• Rainbow Striped Smoothie Popsicles

    Rainbow Striped Smoothie Popsicles

    Fun to make with kids, nutritious and delicious, these rainbow striped smoothie popsicles are a real crowd-pleaser for summer parties. The look on the kids’ faces, when they pulled the popsicle out of the mold, was worth the extra time to make the layers. They also really enjoyed the measuring and careful layering while using…

  • Bakery Style Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Bakery Style Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeBetterCookies #CollectiveBias #ChewyCookies​ How do you like your chocolate chip cookies? I would dare to suggest that most people like a crisp but chewy edge with a soft chewy center? This is not always easy to achieve when you’re missing…

  • How to Make Healthy Homemade Fruit Snacks from Scratch

    How to Make Healthy Homemade Fruit Snacks from Scratch

    Fruit snacks are one of my kids favourite treats, and being able to make my own from scratch with fresh fruit and veggies makes me feel like Supermom! These homemade fruit snacks are naturally sweetened with honey, coloured with nutritious vegetables and a lot of fun to make. Feel good about reducing your single-serve packaging…

  • 5 Good Reasons to Skip Cooking When Tailgating With Kids

    5 Good Reasons to Skip Cooking When Tailgating With Kids

    This post is sponsored by Jersey Mike’s but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Cooler weather, football and friends… tailgate season is here! Whether you’re serving eats from the back of the minivan or gathering around the picnic blanket, finding the time to put together the perfect spread can dampen the fun.…

  • 67 Unique Halloween Baking Ideas

    67 Unique Halloween Baking Ideas

    Halloween is every child and party planners favorite time of the year! Whether you’re entertaining or looking for a fun weekend activity, this roundup of unique halloween baking is sure to inspire. I reached out to the blogging community and was blown away with the number of awesome spooky creations bakers have come up with.…

  • Lactose-Free Maple Iced Coffee

    Lactose-Free Maple Iced Coffee

    Fancy flavored coffees are always a treat, but save your pennies and stick to making them at home. This Lactose-Free Maple Iced Coffee recipe is simple, delicious, and easy on the tummy too.

  • Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Easter Treat Topping

    Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Easter Treat Topping

    This post has been sponsored by Mars Wrigley Confectionery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Easter is the perfect time to get baking and share treats! These easy chocolate cupcakes are made even better with a topping of your favorite candy. Enhance the Easter celebrations with the value you get from Mars Spring Minis…

  • 23 Adorable Easter Cookie Ideas

    23 Adorable Easter Cookie Ideas

    Nothing goes down better than a basket of cookies at an Easter gathering. I’ve reached out to my fellow bloggers to see what adorable easter cookie ideas they have for the season. From killer bunnies to hot cross cookies, here are 23 of my favorite Easter cookie recipes. Easter Bunny Cut-Out Cookies These cut-out cookies…

  • How to Make Sense of Italian Wines & Perfectly Pair with Food

    How to Make Sense of Italian Wines & Perfectly Pair with Food

    This post was sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. When it comes to special occasions, I like to go all out on a home-cooked meal. Whether cooking family favorites or something new, it can be intimidating…

  • Homemade Sweet Pastry Mini Milk Tarts

    Homemade Sweet Pastry Mini Milk Tarts

    Although a traditional South African Melktert is usually served as a full size pie, there is something adorable and delicious about individually sized baked treats. I made these mini milk tarts for an event at my daughter’s school and it didn’t take long for them to disappear from the plate! For most of my twenties,…