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Good Eats Friday – Long Weekend Edition

Candace — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:37:35 +0000

The long weekend is here, the long weekend is here!! I have plans to barbecue and drink summery drinks outside. Probably much like 95% of the Canadian population plans to do this weekend. So if you’re looking for some food inspiration look no further. Enjoy this week’s Good Eats Friday – Long Weekend Edition. First… read more »

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Breakfast in Bed with Chocolate Philly

Candace — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:51:22 +0000

Very often my children want chocolate for breakfast. What can you do, right? They are kids after all and they will at least try for the sugary stuff. And pretty much just as often as they’ve asked, I’ve said no. I am after all, a mom, and I will at least try to get the… read more »

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Summer Nights

Candace — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:38:22 +0000

The long weekend in May kicks off the summer season and I don’t know about you, but I am more ready for summer than I’ve ever been. It’s time for flip flops, sundresses, barbecues, pool parties, sangria and summer music. There is lots of music that define the summer season and I’ve put a few… read more »

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Mango Spinach Smoothie

Candace — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:56:45 +0000

I honestly have no idea how I came to love spinach smoothies. For the most part I’m completely anti-green when it comes to drinks. I prefer red. Ultimately though, I guess it’s the fact that no matter what you just can’t taste the spinach in a spinach smoothie. That’s why I love this Mango Spinach… read more »

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Chocolate Stuffed French Toast

Candace — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:49 +0000

Yesterday morning I made Chocolate Stuffed French Toast for my children……on a school day. I mean seriously, how impressive am I? I am owning the mother of the year title this year through that one simple act alone. Just think about it? Chocolate cream cheese slathered between two pieces of french bread then dipped in… read more »

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Strawberry Raspberry Sauce

Candace — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:52:38 +0000

How many ways do I love this Strawberry Raspberry Sauce? Well, how about on top of pancakes, with French Toast, stirred in with yogurt, poured over vanilla ice cream, used in an Eton Mess, blended in a smoothie, or used as a dip for cinnamon tortilla chips? The point I’m making is that this Strawberry… read more »

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Nutella Raspberry Smoothie

Candace — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:51:06 +0000

My ten year old daughter is a chip off the old block. She loves being in the kitchen, possibly even more than I do. Last week she made this Nutella Raspberry Smoothie which she found in an internet search and then modified to make it her own. I watched with a raised eyebrow because I… read more »

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How to Be a Walmart Frugal Hero

Candace — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:42:56 +0000

On May 2nd, Walmart sent to me to my local store with a challenge. How many groceries could I get for my family of four with $100? Before I get to the big reveal, let me tell you that “frugal” has been an f-word we’ve been using around here for awhile now. With a recent… read more »

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Twistos Snacks & #Giveaway

Candace — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:35:21 +0000

It’s Friday and the end of a very long, painful week. *cough* tax week *cough* So, I’m really just looking to end on a high note here. What better way to do that than with a giveaway? The people at PepsiCo asked me if I’d like to try their Twistos snacks and giveaway a box… read more »

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The Thing About Mommy Blogger Conferences

Candace — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:45:03 +0000

I might be the only one not offended by the Wall Street Journal’s recent article on mommy blogger conferences. I missed the initial brouhaha on social media when the story cracked. After reading an angry tweet, I searched for the article and had my pitch fork at the ready. I mean, if my fellow bloggers… read more »

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