Cooking and entertaining are two of my biggest passions. I especially love hosting dinner parties where I serve dishes from my cultural background. Filipino food on Manitoulin Island? Why, yes! My husband and five year old request Filipino food on a weekly basis! Some of their favourites are Filipino BBQ, Caldereta, Chicken Adobo, Pork Adobo, Sinigang, Tortang Talong, … [Read more...]
PROTINIS ™ ~ Hubby’s New Favourite Snack {plus a giveaway}
My husband, being a farmer, is constantly snacking throughout the day to keep his energy up for all the labour-intensive work he does on the farm each day. Most of the time, his snacks include bread, bread, and more bread. Toast, sandwiches...lots of carbs to keep him going. He also happens to have a sweet tooth (which is why I don't bake my specialty cheesecakes or desserts … [Read more...]
Easter Bunny Buns! Plus, WIN 1 year’s supply of #GayLeaFoods butter or a Waring Pro Double Belgian-Waffle Maker!
I was thinking of something fun to make for Little One this Easter, but I wanted to steer away from the tempting, colourful, pretty, cakes and cupcakes I've been known to make for the holidays and special occasions. I'm addicted to Pinterest and while perusing cute Easter ideas, I found a few "Bunny buns" recipes online. Not actual bunny buns, but dinner rolls shaped like … [Read more...]
Get Clickin’ with a @WeanGreen #litterlesslunch Photo Contest!
If there's one thing I am passionate about, it's making sure my Little One eats healthy litterless lunches. It means a lot to me for my daughter to not only eat healthy, but to tread as lightly on the earth as possible. This means packing lunches in reusable containers, giving her reusable cutlery, and sending her to school with a reusable water bottle and cloth … [Read more...]
Easter Outfits {and a GREAT Sears Giveaway!} #SearsMom @SearsCA
Easter is a special holiday for us. Putting on our Sunday best, going to church, remembering and acknowledging the significance and meaning of Easter, sitting down for a meal with the family, and just being together are all part of our Easter traditions. My mother-in-law usually has us over, along with Hubby's sister, her family, and Hubby's youngest sister. There have been … [Read more...]
Express your Style Contest!
When I was a little girl, I remember playing with my Barbie collection for hours on end. I had the house, the car, and basically the works! The most special Barbie for me was the one my younger brother bought me with the money he earned as a model in a Chinese New Year fashion show. With his earnings, he bought himself a toy and Tropical Barbie for me. I'll never forget his … [Read more...]
Make Your Mash-Up! MARVEL SUPER HERO MASHERS #MyMashUp {FLASH GIVEAWAY}
I grew up in a time when kids dressed up as their favourite Marvel superheroes. It was a time when we thought we were superheroes! My brother and I even had superhero underoos! My brother would probably not appreciate me posting a pic of us in our superhero underoos! I loved my Wonder Woman underoos! My brother had Spiderman underoos! Ahhh! Nostalgia! Seriously, what kid … [Read more...]
Baby’s First Birthday {and a giveaway} #SearsMom
I will be the first to admit that I am a bit over the top when it comes to celebrating special moments. Birthdays are a huge deal in my family -- especially milestone birthdays like Baby's first birthday, Sweet 16, 21st, 30th...you get where I'm coming from, right? Hubby's family doesn't celebrate birthdays quite the way my side of the family does. My mom's culture … [Read more...]
Valentine Gift Ideas for your Sweetheart #HallmarkPressPause {flash giveaway}
I've always been a lover of pretty paper, beautiful cards and basically all things stationery. When it comes to Valentine gift ideas, Hallmark is my go-to place. Each year, I love picking out that special card for my special loved ones: Hubby and Little One. I have to admit that I'm a fan of beautiful gift bags and gift boxes. Giving a gift that is beautifully presented … [Read more...]
Spinach, Maple Bacon & Cottage Cheese Quiche & GIVEAWAY! #GayLeaFoods
It's a blustery Winter day and buses on the south end of the Island weren't running. With Little One home today, we decided to make (upon her request) a quiche! Usually I have Little One as my sous chef, but today she wanted to call the shots and have me as the sous chef! I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse that my five year old loves cooking shows and is addicted to … [Read more...]
Staying Connected & All Things Mobile #CASECOparty
Like many people, I'm never far from my mobile device. Ever. It's like an extension of my right hand. My entire life resides there. Calendars, To-Do Lists, contacts, e-mail, photos, documents...You name it, it's on my phone. Let's face it...mobile devices are not cheap either. We want to make sure we keep them protected. I used to think a 'naked' phone was so much more … [Read more...]
Go, Team #DBClub! What’s Your Favourite Kernels Popcorn Flavour? #kernelscontest & @kernelspopcorn Giveaway!
Is there one particular treat that you find yourself having a hankering for every now and then? I've got one. It's Kernels Popcorn's Double Butter popcorn. I remember when I was a tween and old enough to go to the mall with my friends (*gasp* without parents!), my friends and I would stop by the Kernels Popcorn kiosk at Fairview Mall. If you grew up in the West … [Read more...]
WIN a BlackBerry Q5 OR Samsung Galaxy Note 8 #TelusBack2School Event
I am so excited to let you all know that I have partnered with Sober Julie, This Lil Piglet and Mommy Matter to offer you all an amazing Back To School giveaway with Telus! The #TelusBack2School it will be one everyone in Canada should enter, the prizes are amazing. Telus has kindly given us 2 devices to giveaway, this means that one person will win a BlackBerry Q5 and … [Read more...]
So Happy Together ~ @flyerland #itsbettertogether Contest
When my friend (and co-worker), @Dogpaddling told me about the @flyerland #itsbettertogether contest, I couldn't get this song out of my head...So happy togetherWhen I think of things that go well together, I immediately think:Toast and jamHoney and cheese (don't know why!)Apple and pieHugs and kissesYou and ISand and surfChocolate and cake (or chocolate cake!)Simon and … [Read more...]
What Makes Summer "All Good" For You? WIN $100 for Pinning w/ The McCain All Good Pinathon
Ahhh! I can almost picture it. Gentle breeze blowing through my hair as the waves wash over my feet at the beach. Feeling the sand between my toes, and listening to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore (drowned out by the boisterous cries of glee from my four year old as she makes and destroys a sand castle). Those are but a few things that make me smile when I think … [Read more...]