You know when you're dying to find something to do with the plain old chicken breast sitting in your fridge? My Hubby loves Asian food so I wanted to find out how to make General Tso' chicken but with the kids, I wanted a non-spicy version. I saw that he had bookmarked a General Tso chicken recipe on his computer so I figured he was in a mood for some I try to stay away from dredging and frying … [Read more...] about How to Make General Tso Chicken – Non-spicy version
Pink Sugar Cookies Recipe
My kids are like me, they have a huge sugar tooth and sometimes mommy needs to embrace that to make everyone happy. Who doesn't love cookies? This pink sugar cookies recipe is easy but satisfies those sugar cravings. We try to keep major sweets out of the house but for special occasions, we'll go all out with our sugary treats. It makes for lots of fun with my normally crazy kids but they love … [Read more...] about Pink Sugar Cookies Recipe
Super Easy Salad Dressing
Spring is here and the weather is turning a bit warmer. Families are busy with soccer games, cookouts, and seasonal activities. We'll begin to shift our recipes from soups, chilis, and warm casseroles to dishes that won't require any cooking. Fresh vegetables such as crisp, young lettuce will begin to be available in farmer's markets and grocery stores throughout the country. This recipe for … [Read more...] about Super Easy Salad Dressing
5 Tips for the Angry Mom
Is your day peppered with mommy anger directed towards your kids or spouse? Are you struggling to get a hold of your emotions and then spend the rest of day feeling guilty for your shortcomings? We all have bad days, everyone has them, they just don't make for great Facebook or Instagram posts. Anger is normal, it's an emotion that everyone feels, it's how you handle your anger that may be the … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for the Angry Mom
Anytime Guacamole Recipe
I'm really not much of a fruit eater. I'd much rather have something salty instead of sweet. Thankfully the avocado falls into the fruit category and is where most of my fruit and vegetable requirements are met. There really is no limit to what you can do with an avocado. Throw it into your chocolate pudding and it takes some of the sweet out of your dessert. Add it to your eggs in the … [Read more...] about Anytime Guacamole Recipe
Weekly Meal Planning Printables
I know there have been times when 4 pm has rolled around the corner and I'm sitting there wondering what we should have for dinner. That's why meal planning can save you a ton of headaches if you plan ahead for your week. You won't need to worry about if you have the ingredients on hand and what it is you'll be cooking for dinner. I created a shopping list and two different weekly meal planning … [Read more...] about Weekly Meal Planning Printables
Healthy Pasta Recipe for Kids
It can be a hard balance to find something that is healthy for your kids but satisfies their taste buds and doesn't terrify them at the same time, hence I made this healthy pasta recipe for kids. Shopping for a family of 5 can get very expensive and quickly, especially with a teenager in the house. We spend the majority of our budget on fresh fruits and my son can eat like there's no … [Read more...] about Healthy Pasta Recipe for Kids
5 Must-See Toronto Attractions to Take the Kids
If you're ever in Ontario, you have to visit Toronto. We're not a fan of the large city, but it does have a lot of kids' attractions that our kids enjoy. So we brave the traffic and squirm for parking spaces so our kids can have fun in the city. 1. Royal Ontario Museum We took the subway and headed to the Royal Ontario Museum to get our dose of history, dinosaurs and science. We spent … [Read more...] about 5 Must-See Toronto Attractions to Take the Kids
Tips on Traveling with Kids
Does your head hurt from all the things you have to prepare to travel with your kids? We want to travel but we don't want the headache of planning and forgetting things behind. We also want to ensure that we all get to enjoy our mini-vacation, adults as well as the kids. Would I love to go somewhere with hubby and enjoy some romantic getaway, well, in our season of life, that's just not going to … [Read more...] about Tips on Traveling with Kids
