Before I begin, I have two words for you.Cake Balls.Yep. I said it. Cake Balls.The BEST Cake Balls you will ever have.Two weekends ago, Benjamin Moore hosted the Fifty Shades of Grey party for the ShesConnected Conference. Let me tell you, Benjamin Moore sure knows how to throw a party. IMPRESSIVE! Everything from the decor, drinks, music, and treats were enough to make Mr. … [Read more...]
Not So Tricky Halloween Blog Tour
It's that time of the year again! Halloween!Sure, the scary Jack 'O Lanterns, the spooky decorations and getting dressed up in costumes is exciting (okay, for the kids too!), but what I looked forward to the most when I was a kid was...You guessed it! The loot!It was always so fun to see what kind of treats our neighbours would have for us. "Make sure you go to so-and-so's … [Read more...]
Congratulations! You Win CANDY!!!
BigSkyBrands candy, that is!I have been a very negligent blogger and in the process of putting together my 2 year old's fairy-princess-ballerina birthday party, I totally forgot to announce the winner of the BigSkyBrands candy contest!Without further ado, the winner is...Cindy said... I like BigSkyBrands on Facebook. October 15, 2010 9:45 PMCindy, please contact me with your … [Read more...]
Not Yo’ Average Kinda Candy!
Friends, I must say that I am a fan of BigSkyBrands candy. They won me over years ago with theirJones Soda Candy. In partnership with Jones Soda, BigSkyBrands came up with their carbonated Jones Soda Candy. The perfect marriage? I think so. Everyone knows Jones Soda, right? Some of their most popular flavours have now become candy flavours! Fufu Berry, Green Apple, Berry … [Read more...]
Choco-Latte Fest 2010
Last night, I went out with the girls and attended a chocolate and coffee tasting session. Click here to check it out! :)It was sooooo much fun!!! … [Read more...]
Cupcake Love (and I knew there was a reason I DON’T follow instructions!)
Can't.Stop.Baking.Cupcakes!!!I have no idea what this crazy cupcake craze is all about, but I cannot stop baking cupcakes! I don't even like eating cupcakes! Weird! People get a kick out of the fact that I do so much baking, but don't eat baked goods!Hubby, my family and my friends don't mind being my taste testers though.I bought these Smoothie flavoured Jelly Bellies for … [Read more...]
It’s All About The Chocolate
I don't know why I have this song in my head. The first (and only) time I had ever heard it was when I was teaching in Japan. I was in a karaoke bar with some friends and co-workers, when one of the Japanese managers at the school I taught at sang this song.As we (Hubby, The Student and I) sat around the dining room table sampling chocolate this evening, this song was in my … [Read more...]
Sugar Rush
There's a new kid in town, and this new kid is Boo-Bah-Lou Candy Cabin. I used to get my fix of candy from my childhood from my enabler/promoter of bad habits, Jeanna. Just kidding, Jeanna! ;) Boo-Bah-Lou has all the candy from my childhood, as well as novelty items. Since this week is The Student's last week with us, we went for a drive and hit up Boo-Bah-Lou for a sugar … [Read more...]
Crazy for Craisinets!
Fresh from Wisconsin...It's four different flavours of Pixy Stix, Harry Potter Drooble's Best Blowing Gum (turns your mouth blue!), and Craisinets!Jeanna is always such a doll with her witty comments and wicked sense of humour. She's also known for her far reaching knowledge of candy and chocolate (and all that other good stuff). When Jeanna asked who would like to review … [Read more...]
Let There Be Chocolate
Oh, the things I do for my blog readers! :)Gadget Girl, Little One and I headed to the west end of the Island for a trip to the Farmers' Market, a picnic by the water, and then off to the Chocolate Works we went! How could we not swing by one of our favourite spots? The place was bustling with tourists and locals alike. People flock from far and wide to sample the delectable … [Read more...]
Oh My!!!
Jeanna @ The Dish asked me if I had a chance to try the Prickel Pits that she sent along with all the other candies from the evilbottomlessbagofsugar (from the All Candy Expo). Ummm...I was waiting for her to ask me that! I wondered how long it would take for Jeanna to notice that I didn't include the Prickels in my candy review! Ha! Truth be told, I hadn't tried them (until … [Read more...]
Pssssssssssssst!!!
We're over here today!Check out our candy review at The Dish! … [Read more...]
For The Love Of Blog!!!
It's been a crazy few weeks and I've had little time to do as much blogging (both posting on this blog and visiting and leaving comments on my favourite blogs) as I'd like. We took in a student and his mother was so sweet and gave me my very first Mother's Day gift! My very first Mother's Day as a Mom!!! I very rarely receive chocolate from people. I stand corrected. Canine and … [Read more...]
This Reminds Me Of My Childhood
While Nerds, Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Pop Rocks, Bazooka gum, PEZ, Gummy Worms, Chiclets, Swedish Berries and other things that rot your teeth candies remind me of my childhood, there's a certain confectionery goody that totally brings me back to afternoons spent in my grandparents' kitchen.This particular treat is Polvorón. (Pron. "pulburon" in filipino/tagalog) Eating … [Read more...]
Sweets for My Sweets
Now that's one very tired looking Mommy and Daddy! Little One continues to do what she's supposed to do. Eat. Sleep. Poop. Play and coo for a bit and then eat, sleep, poop all over again. Though I keep saying that I'm tired, I really have nothing to complain about. She is a very good girl and wakes when she's supposed to (when she's hungry or needs a diaper change). I guess I'm … [Read more...]