Kids of all ages will love this easy Minion Cake! With the new Minion movie coming out this summer, I decided I would make a fun little minion cake for my boy turning 7 this year. Oh, and his dad too, because this kid was born right on his dad's birthday! The good thing is, Minions are so lovable they have fans big and small, and it was the perfect character to make for a multi generational cake! Who can resist those adorable minions?! Betty Crocker has a great step … [Read more...]
Minion Cake
July 6, 2015 By 40 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Jell-O Swirl Ice Cream for a Canada Day Dessert
June 29, 2015 By 23 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Looking for a fun red and white treat for the kids on Canada Day? This Jell-O Swirl Ice Cream is so quick and easy, you'll be amazed! A few weeks back I saw my friend Elizabeth from Life Love Liz, post a fun a fruity recipe for Jell-O Swirl Ice Cream. I had never made my own ice cream before and I was super intrigued! It sounded so easy and looked like something the boys would really enjoy both making and eating, I knew we were destined to try it! With Canada Day right … [Read more...]
Tropicana Watermelon Popsicles
June 26, 2015 By 264 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Our school has this fun tradition on the last day of school, all of the teachers line up on the street and as the buses pull away from the school yard, they wave good-bye to all of the students! I'm honestly not sure who looks happier, the teachers or the kids! So school's officially out for summer as of today and after a super busy month of June, filled with birthday parties, soccer games, art nights, school plays and endless field trips, I'm so excited to see the calendar with empty spots … [Read more...]
Nutella Stuffed Strawberry Bombs!
June 25, 2015 By 39 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
With Canada Day right around the corner and the kids finishing up the last day of school, I think it's safe to say that Summer is officially here! Woot!! Just not having to pack 15 lunches a week is cause for celebration enough for me! I'm looking forward to lazy mornings, sunny afternoons and evenings spent sharing stories on the deck. It's not family time if food isn't involved though right? Families love to gather around the food, and the boys and I have created a super fun dessert that is … [Read more...]
Wasabi Plum Marinated Mushroom Skewers
June 22, 2015 By 18 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Grilling season is in full swing and we've been experimenting with new and awesome marinades and glazes for our meat and veggies. This month we fused Blue Dragon Wasabi Plum Stir Fry Sauce with the fresh and tart taste of lime to create knock it out of the park marinated mushrooms.These little babies were skewered and grilled to perfection for the ultimate side dish. The recipe couldn't be simpler Grilled Marinated Mushrooms You'll Need 1 package of Blue Dragon Wasabi Plum Stir Fry … [Read more...]
Sweet Mango Barbecue Chicken Wings
June 17, 2015 By 22 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Earlier this spring my husband and I whipped up our first batch of wings from scratch when we made Tandoori Chicken Wings. We vowed this was the way to go and we've been trying out new and delicious flavours ever since. Our newest creation? Sweet Mango Barbecue Chicken Wings! YUM!!!! I love a saucy wing! The wings were barbecued to perfection with a crispy skin and juicy meat, and this Sweet Mango Barbecue sauce really topped it off creating that sticky … [Read more...]
