One of our very favourite muffin recipes is Banana Oatmeal with Chocolate Chips of course, because my muffin monsters love all things chocolate. Recently I decided to update our tried and true recipe for a bit of fun with some Reese's Spreads. You can't go wrong with Reese's! Reese's Monkey Muffins Reese's Monkey Muffins are banana muffins with a chocolate and peanut butter swirl! Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup quick oats ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons … [Read more...]
Banana Muffins with a Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl
February 19, 2016 By 29 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Red Carpet Ready
February 17, 2016 By 327 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Okay okay, maybe it wasn't a red carpet moment but last weekend I went out on a date night with my husband. So what's the big deal? Neither of us could remember the last time we had actually went out on a date! It's been more than a couple years to say the least and long overdue! So with the Uncles staying in for a pizza party with the brother trio, we got dressed up and headed out for a romantic dinner, on Valentine's weekend no less! I don't think we've ever gone out for Valentine's Day, … [Read more...]
Take advantage of February 29th – it only comes once every four years!
February 11, 2016 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
It’s become the norm that when someone asks how you’re doing or how you’ve been the honest answer is always “busy.” These days, it seems as though you’re expected to be in five places at once and juggle the weight of the world – and there just simply aren’t enough hours in a day. As 2016 is a leap year, I challenge you all: take advantage of the extra day! Try something you’ve never done before as a family and enjoy your time together by embracing the great Canadian Winter with these … [Read more...]
Hasbro Introduces Play-Doh Town!
February 9, 2016 By 190 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Snuggled on the couch with the boys, we catch our first glimpse of the Play-Doh Town sets from Hasbro during a commercial break. The boys immediately start saying "I want that" like they do everytime I cool new toy pops up on screen, but then the laughter ensues, 'did that dog just poop'?. He sure did, the puppy in the Play-Doh Town Firehouse Playset has a surprise accident right in front of the firehouse and my boys go crazy with laughter! Bathroom humour is the way to a young boys heart … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Chai Latte
February 8, 2016 By 18 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Every year during the Christmas holidays I make a beautiful soft, squishy gingerbread cookie that the family loves. No matter what time of year it is, gingerbread is always a hit flavour at my house so I was really excited to see this amazing Gingerbread Chai Latte recipe from Paula at Thrifty Momma's Tips. There's just something so soothing about a nice warm cup in your hand in the wintertime. I've invited Paula to tell you more about it! Chai tea latte is my … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day must-haves from Trudeau
February 5, 2016 By 191 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Valentines Day is right around the corner and I've been busy in the kitchen testing out some of the best products from Trudeau that just scream....err....whispers romance! Sometimes it's the little ways we show our affection that mean the most, and the Heart shaped egg ring is just the thing to add the element of surprise! My youngest boy is an absolute egg lover and got a real kick out of his 'love' egg! The classic Trudeau silicone is Heat resistant to 428°F-220°C and dishwasher … [Read more...]
