We’ve had fun experimenting with our [easyazon_link keywords=”wondermill grain mill” locale=”US” tag=”reamom0b-20″]Wondermill Grain Mill[/easyazon_link] and making almost anything into flour lately. We’ve made everything from quick and easy banana bread to rice milk! I am happy to tell you we haven’t been disappointed once. The part that gets me every time is how expensive it is to buy most of these flours or items in a health food store or even the local supermarket. When I look at how much I save by buying soya beans, rice, and quinoa in bulk and then turning them into flour on my own…
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Be prepared this Halloween when you bring home the pumpkins! I have a round-up of over 750 FREE pumpkin carving stencils. I have links that will take you to stencils that are easy for kids, geeky stencils, clown, pop culture, and even mid-western themed! There really is something for everyone. Time to get those pumpkin carving tools out and get crafty! Over 750 FREE Pumpkin Carving Stencils – A Round Up Pop Culture Pumpkin Stencils – Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga, Kate Middleton, Robert Pattinson, and more. 21 Disney Pumpkin Stencils 20 Random Stencils – From Tinkerbell, to Colonel Sanders, to…
Who doesn’t love Halloween? I love seeing all the little kids in their adorable costumes. I enjoy the candy, parties, and everything else that comes along with Halloween. However, every year I get a little concerned about the safety of Halloween. With that said I’m still going to enjoy a great Halloween this year and I hope you do as well! My favorite part – THE CANDY! I mean the fun 😉 What is your favorite Halloween candy? Halloween Parties and Safety Costumes: We all know how expensive Halloween costumes can be! Take one look in a Halloween costume store and…
One of my favorite childhood memories is creating with playdough—hours of fun, creativity, and, let’s face it, a little mess! Now that I’m a parent, I’ve noticed that store-bought playdough isn’t quite what it used to be: the quality is lower, and the price is higher. So, I decided to experiment and create a fun pumpkin spice playdough recipe. With fall in full swing, pumpkin spice is everywhere, so why not bring that cozy aroma to playtime? This homemade, edible pumpkin spice playdough will keep your little ones entertained for hours and make your home smell amazing! Plus, it’s safe…
This is a guest post from an author that has contributed to the blog a few times now and has a lot of great tips to share, I hope you enjoy! Great Gift Ideas for Your Husband Choosing the perfect gift for your husband can be stressful, let’s face it they are as hard to buy for as we are. There are, however, many unique gift ideas out there that will give them fun and show them just how thoughtful you are. Here are some great ideas for gifts this year! For the sports mad fan Whether your other half…
Fall means time for hearty and delicious foods! One of my favorite cold-weather foods is chili! That’s why I’m bringing you 15 Fabulous Chili Recipes. You can pick from everything from chicken to sweet and spicy! There is bound to be a recipe to make your family happy this fall. Don’t forget that chili makes an excellent freezer meal so make a double batch and save half for one of those nights you don’t feel like cooking! And the list of 15 fabulous chili recipes you’ve been waiting for: I don’t about you but that list has made me hungry!…
Have you heard that Pacific Rim is out on Blu-ray and DVD Oct 15! Well I’m bringing you the latest and a chance to win the movie so you can watch it in your house or maybe save it for a Christmas present! I think last time I checked it was 75 days until Christmas, can you believe it?! Keep reading to find out how you can win a copy of Pacific Rim and check out the Blog App to see just how much of a superfan you are! But first a sneak peek at the movie: Go BIG or…
With the holiday season upon us, it is always a bonus to have a light refreshing wine to take along for hosts or maybe to enjoy when you get home ;). This week I’m bringing you the Crisp White and Red Moscato from Turning Leaf. Both wines can be enjoyed well chilled or served over ice! Yes, over ice! Or for those who don’t like the wine flavor make it into a cooler with a little ginger ale or mineral water! Personally, I like them straight up The Red Moscato had a nice bold flavor punch followed by a mellow sweetness…
I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product. After being on the go for almost a week traveling to Toronto I have to say one of my favorite ways to recharge is kick back with a good book and [easyazon_link identifier=”1401942202″ locale=”US” tag=”reamom0b-20″]The Pillars of Health[/easyazon_link] is my choice this week! I don’t know if you heard, but I’m training for a Tough Mudder course!! I am so excited because having an end goal is just what I need in…
I know I’ve been writing a lot about fall being one of my favorite seasons lately because of all the change and fun that comes along with fall but one thing I don’t look forward to is chapped lips. No girl should be without kissable lips. So I’m bringing you my ’tis the season for Softlips! Canada’s favourite skinny lip balm! Softlip’s Lip Moisturizers have a unique lightweight, water resistant formula with UVA/UVB sun protection of SPF 20. Kiss dry, damaged lips goodbye with Lip Moisturizers that condition, hydrate and protect your lips. ‘Tis The Season for Softlips I…
Finding items to make for fall crafts is easy and it’s fun! I have a whole dresser full of items that I have saved just for crafts with the kids including leftover tissue paper, milk jugs, lids, pipe cleaners, paint and much more. The dollar store is an inexpensive way to load up on fun supplies at a great price. Don’t forget to make a few fun snack using Candy Corn! Our Candy Corn Fun ebook is full of 17 creative ways to use autumn’s favorite candy including Monster Cupcakes, Candy Corn Bark and more! Candy Corn Craft Supplies You…
Did you know that Fire Prevention Week starts on Oct. 6th? My husband is a fire fighter and realizing the risk he puts himself in to save others is sometimes scary. I wouldn’t have it any other way though because we need people just like him in our lives in case of emergency, and if he has the opportunity to save one life or a home it is all worth it. That’s why I believe it is important for everyone to get educated and learn a few things about fire safety to not only protect their families but others in…
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! Do you cook a large Thanksgiving dinner? I know I do one with all the fixings from sweet potatoes to turkey and stuffing. For me the meal is more of an experience and a gathering so I want to make it perfect! For those of you who are wondering I have two Thanksgivings in my home – Canadian (Oct) and US (Nov) so I don’t just get to prep for one big Thanksgiving dinner but two. I like to remember this is the time of year when we get to cook great food,…
If you know me I am easygoing. I can be outdoors getting dirty and having fun in the mud, changing tires, dressing up for dinner, or enjoying a VIP party on the rooftop of the Paris Hotel. But my husband likes to let me know on numerous occasions that I might just be a little high maintenance. I can tell you I don’t think I am but I do enjoy some of the nicer things in life! On my journey back from LINK2013 I realized this might just be true…but don’t tell him that! Flying from Toronto into a small town…
Simply put, I love the Fall season! The weather has cooled down, the leaves are changing color and it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. There are so many fun outings that can be done during the fall season without worry about being to hot or freezing cold. Here are some fun outings you might want to enjoy with your family this fall. Harvest Festival: Harvest festivals and fall just go hand in hand. Look for a fall harvest festival in your area and make it a family day! Visit a Corn Maze: If you…
I had the pleasure of meeting up with some great friends that I haven’t seen in person for years now but it was like we haven’t skipped a beat. Don’t you love that? I have to say it is all because of social media and how connected we are without actually talking every day or seeing each other. A huge benefit of being in the age of technology. That’s why learning how to protect yourself online is so important now. Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? I honestly had no idea myself until I saw…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is something that affects women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. According to Cancer.org 1 in 8 women have a chance of getting breast cancer. There are currently 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. For me, this breast cancer hits close to home as it has impacted the lives of those close to me for the good and bad. I can honestly say I think that everything happens for a reason and there is a lesson to be learned from it even if we don’t see it in the…
This post contains affiliate links, thank you for your continued support Remember last week’s craft, DIY At Home 3D Tree Art for The First Day of Fall? We have another fun one for you since Fall is our favorite time of the year around our house and we love to decorate in all the beautiful colors of the season. We pulled out our tissue paper and see what we could come up with. We talked about how the weather changes and the leaves start changing colors and decided that a beautiful fall tree would look great next to our dining room…
Managing a home is not an easy task. Anyone that says running a household is easy probably hasn’t done it! There are ways to make sure your home stays organized and easy to run. Creating a schedule and staying on top of messes are two easy ways to keep your home organized. Keeping your home organized is hard but if you stick to it, it will happen. I find that no matter how organized I am or feel I am always two steps behind. It could just be back to school and the craziness that comes with that or maybe…
We are always looking for unique ways to fancy up the house for the changing seasons and decided that we needed to start decorating for fall. We decided that we wanted to change an existing picture frame that we had decorated for summer but we weren’t quite sure what we wanted to make. We took off on our walk with the picture frame in hand and looked to the outdoors for a little inspiration. We began looking around and the leaves have not really begun to change here yet but there are plenty of crunchy leaves on the sidewalks to…
