Many moons ago, when my daughter was old enough to go on play dates with friends' kids her age, my friends and I came up with tons of toddler-friendly activities to do with our tiny tots. Baking sugar cookies was one of those activities and this super easy sugar cookie recipe is a definite keeper. We use this super easy sugar cookie recipe for all occasions. Christmas, … [Read more...]
Spooky Mummy Halloween Cookies
I'm not sure if these are spooky or super cute mummy Halloween cookies! They're so easy to make that my nine year old daughter and her friend made them all on their own! I always joke that whenever Little One has friends over for a play date or a sleepover, the parents should know that their kids will be bringing home something that they've made (Ugh! Like SLIME!) or baked … [Read more...]
Bagels, Pizzas, Calzones…The One Dough Recipe I Will Ever Need
Seriously, this is the one dough recipe I will ever need. My friend sent me this dough recipe because we were talking about our bagel obsession. I really hate to admit this, but I am a bagel snob. I don't eat bread products often, but having grown up in Montreal (actually, in the West Island and not downtown Montreal), I cannot bring myself to eat bagels if they are not … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolate Chess Pies
It's National Chocolate Day, so we whipped up some Mini Chocolate Chess Pies. One of my husband's favourite desserts is Chocolate Chess Pie. Hubby mentioned recently that I haven't been baking as much as when we first started dating. Before we got married, I baked him gourmet cheesecakes regularly. Now, he only gets homemade gourmet cheesecake on his birthday or on … [Read more...]
Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
Mmmm...Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake! One of my favourite flavour combinations is lemon and blueberry. Together, they are the perfect marriage of flavours. I love all things lemony and I wanted to use up some of the blueberries I had from last year so I could restock my freezer with blueberries to come this Summer! There's nothing that screams Summer like pulling over on … [Read more...]
Kitten-Inspired Dinner Rolls
Are you a kitten lover? Are your kids fans of all things kitten-inspired? My seven-year old loved all things Hello Kitty for years. Then she was a fan of all things Pusheen-related. I guess what it comes down to is that she basically loves all things kitten-inspired. The girl loves cats and kittens. Case in point. Print 5.0 from 3 reviews … [Read more...]
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Though time was not something I had much of this Summer, my garden was surprisingly prolific. We are still picking tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber and green beans halfway through October! I won't mask my feelings of shock. My garden pretty much went untended and we still had a bountiful harvest. I've been making chocolate zucchini brownies and chocolate zucchini cake since … [Read more...]
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake
We grow a lot of fruits and veggies on our farm. I usually plant enough to sustain our family through the Summer, Fall and Winter months. This year, I didn't freeze as much as I wanted to, because life just got really crazy busy. I was looking at the fruits and vegetables I have in my freezer and we're already down to our last bag of rhubarb and our last four bags of … [Read more...]
26 Fun Easter Treats!
The weather is warming up, the sun is shining, and the birds are chirping! It's definitely starting to feel like Spring! When I think Spring, I think of grass peeking through the snow and flowers blooming. I also think about Easter dinner with family and all the dishes to make! We love sharing a meal with loved ones. Here is a collection of great Easter treats to make … [Read more...]
Mairlyn Smith’s Breakfast Grab-and-Gos
As busy working moms, I'm sure many of you are like me in that you ensure your family is fed before rushing out the door in the morning, but forget to feed yourself! I'm really bad for this. Oftentimes I even forget that I've made myself a tea and have to re-warm it three or four times before I actually get a moment to sit down and drink it! Does this sound like you? We … [Read more...]
10 of the Most Delectable Valentine’s Treats
It's February! That means Valentine's day is just around the corner! Chocolate, flowers, puffy hearts, candies, and all things pink and red! It's hard not to get excited about the day of love! Yes, every day is a special day, and love shouldn't be declared on just one day out of the year. However, we just can't help but get excited about Valentine's Day over here! There … [Read more...]
Braided Puff Pastry with Brie
I was actually going to title this post "Puff Pastry plus Brie equals LOVE!" I often joke that I love Brie (the cheese) so much that if I have another daughter, I will name her Brie. I don't think Hubby and Little One are on board with that choice for a girl's name, but they also love Brie (the cheese)! Little One, at six years old, has been demonstrating her skills in … [Read more...]
Sharing #WellWishes during the Holidays
Baking at Christmastime has always been a tradition for us since Little One was a toddler. Time spent in the kitchen, learning how to cook is priceless. This is the stuff childhood memories are made of. Little One shares #wellwishes by baking for others (like people in our community, our Canada Post, Purolator and Muskoka Delivery people). Another thing that has become a … [Read more...]
Remembrance Day Cookies
Remembrance Day will always be an important day to me. Remembrance Day has always been about honouring those who have served our country and who have protected our freedom. We remember the sacrifices of the men and women who helped shape our country as we know it today. We also remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice -- it's not just about the ones who have died, but … [Read more...]
5 Fun Halloween Ideas #KinderMom
Goblins and witches, and skeletons! Oh, my! Werewolves and bats, and zombies too! Halloween is right around the corner and we're getting pretty excited. We've got some fun Halloween activities to share! 5 Fun Halloween Ideas Halloween Bento Lunches Bring a smile to your child's face with some fun Halloween themed bento lunches. Cute Halloween Lunchbox Love notes … [Read more...]