Living on a working beef farm, we really need to make our dollars stretch. The work is aplenty, but the monetary return not as much compared to the work that is entailed. Hubby reminds me that we are rich in many ways. We have a full life and are not in need of anything. Recognizing the difference between needs and wants is important. In order to ensure that I make our … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons I Love My Frigidaire® Classic Slate Freezer #testdrivemoms
Oh, it's impossible to love a kitchen appliance, you say? Oh, no. I beg to differ. I love my Frigidaire Classic Slate Freezer. As a farming family, we grow our food in the Spring and Summer and harvest, preserve, and freeze for Winter months. We actually have a few freezers. One for produce (fruit and veg), one for meat (we own and operate a beef farm), and one for … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe #GayLeaFoods
We're almost into October and all I can think of is Thanksgiving! Fall colours, cool wind, crisp air, and the warmth of Thanksgiving in the form of family and friends gathered at the dinner table to share thanks for the bountiful harvest. For Hubby, that also means celebrating with some Chocolate Chess Pie! Just thinking of Thanksgiving dinner makes me hungry! All of my … [Read more...]
Blueberry Lemon Tapioca #GayLeaFoods
I am not going to lie. I did not come up with this recipe. This was the brain child of my five year old daughter. Yes, Little One decided it would be a great treat to make because A) "Blueberries and lemon go well together because they're best friends" (according to five year old!), B) Little One loves tapioca pudding because it's not too sweet, and C) She likes whipped cream … [Read more...]
Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Treats for your Kids #LMDConnector
I was wondering what to make for St. Patrick's Day this year. Our friends started a St. Patrick's Day tradition the other year where three families get together to celebrate! We go all out and it's a blast. We all wear green, and the adults have some Guinness. The kids have fun and the adults really enjoy some conversation with other adults! Last year, our Swiss friend decided … [Read more...]
What Makes Us Proud #GayLeaFoods #MadeFrom
As a farming family, what makes us proud is hard work, dedication, and the ability to rise above adverse situations. Believe me, there have been many times I've entertained the thought of throwing in the towel. Farming is not easy. It's in my husband's blood though, and no matter how challenging and demanding farm life can be, my husband always demonstrates his … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch: Zippy Eggs & Fun Pancakes!
Weekday mornings are a zoo in our house, as I'm sure it is for everyone else. Though I give Little One a wholesome breakfast every day, we really look forward to weekend breakfasts where we can have a leisurely meal as a family to start our day off. Sundays are our special brunch days. Little One looks forward to Sunday Brunch because I try to do something fun each time. … [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...]
Crack ‘n Win with Kinder Surprise! #kindermom
Have you ever won something so incredibly amazing that you’ve had to pinch yourself a few times to see if you were dreaming? I don’t enter that many contests, but every now and then if something catches my eye and the prize seems worth the effort to enter, I’ll give it a go. I would love to win a new camera or a bathroom or kitchen reno. Perhaps a trip for my family would be … [Read more...]
TRIPLE Chocolate Sour Cream Cookies! #GayLeaFoods
Every year, my friends and I get together to bake Christmas cookies with all of our kids! This year, we were all so busy, that we only made it a morning event instead of the usual all day event that we do. We normally have cookie decorating, making our own homemade Christmas ornaments, and an Olde Fashioned Christmas Gift Exchange (we have to MAKE the gifts)! Instead, I had … [Read more...]
Teaching Little One Christmas Lessons: Wishes of Joy #SearsMom
As a child, I was always mesmerized by the Christmas trees in movies and shopping malls. They were so magical, majestic and opulent! Huge, towering trees decorated with sparkly lights and shimmery ornaments always made the spirit of Christmas alive in my eyes. There's just something about that symbol of Christmas that I've always loved. Christmas Lessons & Wishes of … [Read more...]
Butternut Squash Gnocchi #LMDConnector
Winter months for me mean comfort foods and keeping warm! Stews, chili, soups...all favourites in our home this time of the year. As soon as the weather gets cooler and the air crisp, I go into soup and stew-making mode! One of our favourites is curried butternut squash soup inspired by my trusty Moosewood Vegetarian Cookbook (my cooking 'bible' when I was in college and … [Read more...]
The List! #WordlessWednesday w/ Linky @MC_Canada @SearsCA
She's making a list, She's checking it twice! She's gonna find out if Santa's gonna be nice! Okay, so I can't write lyrics or clever jingles like my friend Nugglemama can. Here's Little One pouring over the Sears Toy Shop Book (and circling every single thing on every single page). The List Link up your Wordless Wednesday posts! We love checking them … [Read more...]
Creating Memories with Shortbread Cookies! {Plus a KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer GIVEAWAY} #GayLeaFoods
I remember as a little girl, my Mom was my hero. She's still my hero, though our relationship has gone through many changes over the course of both our lives. My Mom was the 'young' mom, the beautiful mom...the mom my friends all wanted to 'adopt'. In my eyes, my mom was flawless. Everything she cooked was amazing. She could iron clothes like nobody's business! She even … [Read more...]
Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Banana Jaffles + a GIVEAWAY! #GayLeaFoods
Ever since I was a kid, I remember using Gay Lea Butter. We used it on our toast, we used it to sautee vegetables, we used it for baking, and we used it to make mac and cheese! As a Mom who loves to cook and bake for my family, I'm extremely excited to announce that I'm a Gay Lea Ambassador! This year, I'll be working with Gay Lea and Mom Central to bring you news and info, … [Read more...]