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Who doesn’t love a good muffin? I have been trying to find alternatives to my favorite treats since I’ve been working out, running, and watching what I’m eating. This Zucchini Oat Muffins recipe is one of my new faves! Zucchini in muffins? My kids had such a hard time with this one but once they…
Clutter can take over your home in a very short time. For some, it may be paper clutter or books, while others may have collected many things over the years. With a cluttered house – the same as with a cluttered mind – we can easily feel overwhelmed. Today we’re tackling How to Declutter and…
Treadmills are common when it comes to cardiovascular exercise. Jogging or running on this handy exercise tool can both burn extra calories and make the heart rate soar. But power walking on the treadmill can also be effective. This simple, easy form of cardio can add variety to a fitness routine while blasting away unwanted…
Car trips or bus rides make for a long and boring time for a toddler or preschooler. It also makes those a little older very cranky! Recently, I decided to make a Mini Kids Travel Entertainment Kit that’s both easy and cheap to make! We don’t have a car and neither my husband nor myself…
Let’s face it life as we know it is no longer normal. Things have changed dramatically, and with this virus showing no signs of disappearing anytime soon, we’ve all had to change our everyday life. Although things are slowly getting back to normal for us in Canada, as we aren’t nearly as bad with the…
Last week I started on my new fitness/health journey. I’ve cut out sweets and am watching my calorie and carb intake. I work out twice a day and run on the treadmill once a day, and so far I’m down 8lbs. It’s been a real eye opening experience because I love food. I mean, I…
The kids have been home for 5 months straight now and I’m sure we’re all going crazy. I know, I could use a good break right about now, but it isn’t an option for most of us so we just truck along. I for one know some days are better than others and know where…
Teenagers need discipline and boundaries to help them make wise choices as they mature. This is a process over the years and takes effort and commitment. I have three teenagers right now and let me tell you – it’s something else. I wasn’t fully prepared for. I remember being a teenager like it was yesterday,…
With summer in full swing no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen making meals. The oven makes homes hotter, and it’s just so time consuming so I’ve been looking for alternative recipes to make that take less time, and don’t make the house a sauna. This Pizza Quesadillas recipe is great for a…
Keeping cool is the first thing on everyone’s mind as the temperatures begin to rise. There are a number of ways to keep you and your home cool during the hottest part of the year. When the Summer temperatures begin to hit triple digits it’s time to seal the house and turn on the air…
Our house had 5 bedrooms when we moved in and we recently built two more, that are removable for the older two girls in the basement. If they were to become permanent fixtures, we would probably end up getting something like brick veneer panels to make them look more appealing. So, after we built those…
Wow, did the summer certainly come in fast and hot! There is no better way around our house than relaxing with an extremely light and healthy Strawberry Pretzel Trifle. This twist on a very popular classic has my kids asking for seconds while still eating their firsts. Now that’s a winner all around. These delightful…