Thinking of snacks to add to your children's lunch bags? Dare's Bear Paws Cereal & Fruit cookies are on our list. Sure, Little One isn't in school yet, but she gets babysat, goes on play dates, goes to her early learning centre...and she's the kind of toddler who needs snacks throughout the day.The cookies portable and the perfect snack size for little ones. Each cookie has … [Read more...]
And Then There Was Guac
In our house, we're all crazy for guac. Well, Hubby's more into the salsa. Little One and I can devour guacamole within minutes. People are always amazed to see my toddler eat guacamole straight out of the bowl with a spoon!With the awesome Wholly Guacamole package I received (thanks to Gingermommy), I have been on a quest to try the Wholly Guacamole and Wholly Salsa products … [Read more...]
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils
Eating healthy and getting exercise is high on almost everyone's list these days. Zumba, dance classes, swimming, and now a walking program are how I get my exercise. Of course, living in the countryside, we're always busy and active outdoors...especially running after a toddler!We live in the rural north, far away from chain restaurants and junk food. In our household, we … [Read more...]
A Taste of Manitoulin
Being a city gal, transplanted in the rural North (on an island in the middle of Lake Huron), finding things to do here has been much easier than I had imagined! Friends in the city said I would never last even three months on the Island, but I'm going on seven years this June!I am incredibly blessed to be living on a beautiful island with lots to do all the time. There's … [Read more...]
"Fresh" and The Taste of Manitoulin
The Auberge Inn is having a movie night during the Taste of Manitoulin Festival. Watch the movie Fresh and enjoy local desserts. Synopsis: Fresh celebrates farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inviting our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.TimeWednesday, … [Read more...]
Bear Paws: Peanut-Free Crackers That Kids Love
I always said that I would never give Little One any food that wasn't homemade by me. She was never to eat anything from a box, bag, carton, can...You get the idea. Wow. That was a ridiculously lofty aspiration. It was fine when I was taking a break from teaching and was able to make all of her baby food. However, now that she's a toddler and I'm back at work, I am just … [Read more...]
Baby Gourmet Giveaway Winner!
Thank you to everyone who entered the Baby Gourmet giveaway! The luck winner is...Kristi said... 3 Christine, I've never heard about this product before and I would love to win some of it. I was making my own food for Lucas and think this product is a great idea!! Oh, I did go to their FB page and mentioned you sent me!!Kristikdanyluk@hotmail.com February 2, … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh Salads Review and Giveaway!
When I was in college and university (in Quebec we have c.e.g.e.p/college before going on to university), I was vegetarian. I basically survived on beans, legumes, tofu and veggies. This was when I was introduced to the wonderful world of Hummus and Baba Ghanouj! Since then, I've been crazy about hummus and other kinds of dips. I still eat them all the time. I've introduced my … [Read more...]
Baby Gourmet GIVEAWAY!!!
Remember last week when I told you what a great hit Baby Gourmet was with even the most discerning taste buds? Okay, I'll be honest. My kid will eat anything, but the other taste tester loved Baby Gourmet Organic Baby Food too!We love everything about Baby Gourmet!1. The ingredients are organic and natural.2. It tastes delicious. Just like Mom's homemade baby food. Some may say … [Read more...]
Baby Gourmet
When I was first introducing solid food to Little One, I was paranoid about her consuming ingredients that were unhealthy. I decided that I would make all of her baby food. I made batches of veggie and fruit purees. Then I started making mixed foods (meats, potatoes, pasta, rice, veggies) and pureed those too. I put them in ice cube trays and froze them for future use. It was … [Read more...]
Cheerios® First Foods and a Giveaway!
I remember when the time came for Little One to start eating solid food. Because Little One was a preemie, I worried that her stomach might not be developed enough to handle solid food. I waited longer than many parents do when they introduce first foods to their babies. I waited quite a bit longer.Little One did express interest in food at an early age though. We couldn't keep … [Read more...]
High on Life…and Chocolate
I suffer from a terrible affliction that many moms like me suffer from. The symptoms vary from woman to woman and can present themselves differently and at any given moment. This awful thing I suffer from is called...Mommy guilt.Yes, Mommy guilt is a terrible, terrible thing to suffer from. I want to be with my toddler all the time. I don't ever like being away from her. I … [Read more...]
Steven and Chris…and a Toddler = A Slight Adaptation of a Delicious Recipe!
Okay, most of you know that I am a farmer's wife. More precisely, a beef farmer's wife. This is quite funny, considering the fact that I was a city girl, and a strict vegetarian for much of my adult life.I'm always on the look out for beef recipes, because...Well, we've got a lot of beef!I happened to "half catch" some of Steven and Chris when the toddler distracted me. You … [Read more...]
Our Quaker Journey to Wellness
Living on a farm and being married to a farmer has its good points. We are always busy and we rarely eat junk food. We spend a lot of time outdoors. Most of our food comes from our farm or from the farmers' markets. Plus, Hubby grew up on wholesome, homemade food. This said, we still have to whittle down a few pant sizes. Not only will dropping some weight make us look and … [Read more...]
Today I Ate A Rainbow Review and Giveaway!
You know how much I love Wean Cubes, right? Well, here's yet another amazing find I'd like to share with you. I love, love, LOVE Today I Ate A Rainbow! In fact, when it comes to getting kids to eat healthy, Wean Green and Today I Ate A Rainbow go hand in hand. In fact, they're like BFFs!!!As parents, we all know that kids need a minimum of 5 fruits and veggies a day...every … [Read more...]