My son Liam hit 18 months on Sept 29 and since then, I’ve been reminiscing of how much he’s grown since he was born. As my third child, it seems like time moved even quicker as with your first child, it seems like it takes forever for them to reach each milestone: Smiling/Laughing Rolling Sitting… Read More »
Tic Tac Canada Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
September 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
Just like last year when Tic Tac Canada released limited edition Pink Grapefruit Tic Tacs, they are at it again this year with Strawberry Fusion. Tic Tac Canada creates these pink Tic Tacs in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Tic Tac Canada has donated $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada… Read More »
Steak and Eggs for Dinner – We #LoveCDNBeef
September 17, 2012 by 17 Comments
Confession: I used to never like steak. I ate ground beef and the occasional beef roast but I never liked steak. Turns out, it matters how it’s cooked. I’ve taught myself most of my cooking skills beyond the basics. I watch cooking shows and look at cookbooks and just experiment. I prefer to cook without… Read More »
G. Marquis Premium Wines from Niagara-on-the-Lake
July 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
I am a wine lover, somewhere between a novice and connoisseur. A friend gave me a two day wine course where I learned more about wine and pairing. The more I drink it the better I like it. I would like to pay more attention to pairing. Right now it’s a matter of expense dryness… Read More »
Creative Cooking: Cook Without Recipes – Lasagna
July 21, 2012 by 4 Comments
I am a self taught cook mostly. I learned some basics from my mother and some more from my in laws when they were alive. The rest I taught myself. I’ve gotten better and better over the years, mostly from practicing, reading cookbooks and cooking how-to’s, watching videos online and the food network. Even when… Read More »
July 15th is National Ice Cream Day–Cold Stone Creamery Provincial Creations
July 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To celebrate, Cold Stone Creamery has launched a special ice cream creation for all 10 provinces. All 10 creations will be available at all Cold Stone Creamery locations so you can taste a piece of another province, not just your own. These creations are available for a limited time only so be sure to try… Read More »
Pineapple Chicken Kabobs #Recipe (and a coupon by 7/15/12)
July 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s Summer! I don’t normally post about coupons but I wanted to let you know that U.S. and Canadian residents can get a $0.50 off coupon on Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet Pineapple from Del Monte on Facebook if you complete a short form by July 15th! What can you do with your pineapple? Try… Read More »
REVIEW: Copy-Kids Eat Fruits and Vegetables DVD
June 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
How do your kids feel about eating fruits and vegetables? Considering the amount of picky eater questions I get in my Ask Callista submission form, it’s obvious most of us struggle with getting our kids to eat their vegetables. Copy-Kids Eat Fruits and Vegetables was created because of the recognition that children do what they… Read More »
Father’s Day Frosty Weekend at Wendy’s Jun 16-17
June 16, 2012 by 6 Comments
Hot Father’s Day Weekend I don’t know about the rest of Canada but it’s going to be a hot Father’s Day weekend this year. Take your father (or the father of your kids, your father-in-law or even a friend who is a father,) to Wendy’s and treat him to a Frosty. Not only will you… Read More »
REVIEW: Fun Bites Bite Sized Fun Shapes
June 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
Do you cut your child’s food into little bite size pieces? Maybe it’s to make it easier to pick up, easier to chew, or maybe just for fun. Or perhaps you send your older child to school with a Bento lunch so you are making the food into fun shapes for that. What do you… Read More »
