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- August 29, 2018
Free Activities to Do With the Kids This Month

We're now into the last few weeks of summer, and if you've maxed out your summertime fun budget (and we hear you if you have!) no worries; we've rounded up a list of activities you can do this August in Ottawa for free.
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- July 11, 2018
9 Free Kids Activities and Events To Check Out This Summer

Looking for some free family activities and events to do with the kids this summer? Check out this list of free kids activities and events across Canada!
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- February 9, 2018
20+ Mostly Marvel Superhero Valentines – FREE Printables!

Grab your set of free, printable Marvel superhero Valentines from this post!
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- April 7, 2016
9 Delicious Vegan Gluten-Free Waffle Recipes

Looking for Delicious Vegan Gluten Free Waffle Recipes? Here are 9 easy recipes you'll want to bookmark for breakfast or a special brunch.
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- March 29, 2016
Vegan Gluten Free Morning Glory Muffins

Healthy Vegan Gluten Free Morning Glory Muffins loaded with carrots, coconut, raisins, and apples. Perfect to have for breakfast or a snack.
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- March 23, 2016
Simple Easter Teacher Gift {with free printable tags}

My boys and I love their teachers, so we like to give them little treats on special occasions. This year, we put together simple Easter gift bags for our "EGGS"tra special teachers. I placed a chocolate bunny and chocolate eggs in a clear bag. Then, I
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- March 15, 2016
Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Pancakes

Your search for easy vegan gluten free pancakes has ended! These pancakes are delicious, fluffy and will become your new perfect go-to pancake recipe!
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- March 9, 2016
Gluten Free Monster Cookie Cheesecakes

These Monster Cookie Cheesecakes are made with a naturally gluten free peanut butter oatmeal cookie base and M&M's, and they're the perfect treat for any celebration! Because peanut butter + cookie + cheesecake + candy. SO. Two big years, hey? It do
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- March 2, 2016
Free Printable Easter Pillow Box Template

Free Printable Easter Pillow Box Template plus ideas for fillers! Pillow boxes are quick and simple way to make attractive packaging for a gift of small items. How to Use the Free Printable Easter Pillow Box Template to make a pillow box Save and pri
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- March 1, 2016
Beretta Farms Launches Antibiotic-Free Chicken Strips

Beretta farms launches antibiotic free chicken strips
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- February 23, 2016
Free Handwriting Practice Worksheets with Fun Activities

Free Handwriting Practice Worksheets from A-Z with fun activities included on each printable sheet. I've been working on teaching my 4 year old how to write her alphabet and it hasn't been all fun and games. Actually it's been completely frustr
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- February 17, 2016
37 Mess-Free Things To Do When It’s Too Cold To Go Outside

We've had a few days of bitter cold here in Ontario, where the temperature has been hovering around -30C (-25F), and we've had a touch of cabin fever too. Over the years however, we've had some fun on those days Continue reading
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- February 10, 2016
Kids’ Valentines Roundup: Printable. Cool. Free.

My kids have a tough choice ahead of them. There are so many inventive bloggers out there who have created fabulous, creative Valentines (no Spiderman, Tinkerbell or Transformer in sight). And they are sharing them for free! My plan was to
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- February 16, 2017
The Seven Stages of Screen-Free Time

My kids are addicted, plain and simple. As much as we try to limit screen time, there is just some siren song that electronics use to call to our children. But life is best enjoyed outside the box, outside of Continue reading
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- February 8, 2016
Smoothie Cake – Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Vegan Birthday Cake

Looking for a sugar free, gluten free, vegan cake? This rainbow smoothie cake makes the perfect healthy & tasty option for babies, toddlers, & all ages.
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- February 4, 2016
Free Printable Zoo Memory Match Game

My two girls love memory match games, Keira got an awesome Dr Seuss memory match game for her 4th birthday and they have been obsessed ever since. Obviously memory match games are fun for kids, but they also offer plenty of educational benefits to
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- February 3, 2016
Simple Valentine’s Day Craft with Free Printable

I love a simple craft that only requires basic crafting supplies, don't you? This Valentine's Day craft just uses paper and glue, and it couldn't be cuter!
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- February 3, 2016
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato, Raisin and Chia Seed Mini Muffins

So the thought occurred to me, why not bake some muffins with this tasty tater? Maybe if it's in the form of a muffin I can convert their sweet potato ways. And guess what guys….they LOVED them! Plus they're totally gluten free and pretty much sugar free.
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- February 1, 2016
Free Watercolor WildFlower Art

Free Watercolor Wildflower Art to print!: I don't know about you but I'm so glad that January is over – what a long, drab month it was! I've seen tons of seed displays in the stores this past week and it's gotten me so excited to leave behind wi
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- January 6, 2016
Free Printable Meal Planner Kitchen Set

Well it's Christmas Eve and I have a special gift for you… a Free Printable Meal Planner Kitchen Set. In January I will be sharing a little more about meal planning and kitchen organization but for now, I am going to enjoy a much needed break and
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- December 28, 2015
Fun, Modern & Easy Christmas Gallery Wall: Free Printables!

by RobinEver put up your tree and look at your room and go, "one of these things definitely does not look like the others"? That was me this year. In one corner our charming, traditional, ornament-laden Christmas tree and right next to it? Sun drenc
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- December 15, 2015
Chewy, Vegan, Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

These chewy, spicy, vegan, gluten-free gingerbread cookies will make a great addition to your Christmas baking list.
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- December 9, 2015
Free Printable Santa Letter Template

As a kid one of my favourite things to do was to flip through the catalogues and write out a wishlist and letter to Santa. My girls are still a bit too young to write their own letters to Santa, by I had them help me write out their own Santa letter wit
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- December 2, 2015
5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays Stress-free

The holidays aren't exactly everyone's most magical time of the year. For some...
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- December 1, 2015
Santa Advent Calendar – Free Printable

Woo hoo! It's December 1st, which means Christmas is officially right around the corner. Usually I wouldn't be this excited, because most years I'm at a complete loss with my Chri…
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- November 25, 2015
Why I Hate the Cavity-Free Club

Why should my six-year-old daughter feel bad about her cavities when it's not her fault she has them? Cavity-free clubs just add insult to ... fillings.
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- November 25, 2015
Stress-Free Black Friday Shopping Starts Now

My holiday list is ready in anticipation of Black Friday deals. Over the past few years, Black Friday (aka the scariest shopping phenomenon ever) has gained a lot more attention in Canada and I plan...
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- November 24, 2015
101+ Free Christmas Printables

101+ Free Christmas Printables including educational Christmas printables, Christmas printables for kids, holiday home decor printables, and more. Educational Free Christmas Printables Christmas Tree Play Mat Printable by Learn with Play at Home Activi
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- November 18, 2015
Free Printable Holiday Banner Letters

Well it's mid-November which means a little more Christmas decor comes out of storage just about every day. Mantle decor, tabletop vignettes and all sorts of Holiday pretties are starting to appear at our house. Today I'm sharing a bit of neutral typo
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- November 18, 2015
Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes

A rich, decadent chocolate lava cake that's made without flour so it's naturally gluten free! The perfect dessert for the holidays or date night in. It's been a while since you've seen a cookbook review around here, and there are a number of reaso
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- November 16, 2015
Ten Things I Enjoyed on a Kid-Free Day

As I drove down the highway, I could feel the 327 tabs open in my brain slowly close. Appointments–close. Preschool–close. Laundry–close. Grocery shopping–close. Field trip forms–close. Library books–close. Emails–close. The pressure in my mind start
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- November 16, 2015
5 Free Activities to Bond with Your Kids

Looking for Activities to bond with your kids? Check out these 10 Free activities you and your family can do together to bond and enjoy each other.
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- November 16, 2015
Packing Tape Image Transfers

I adore white dishes. Not much of a stretch to believe really, given I love all shades of white and everything neutral, right? But I love white dishes because they can be paired with all manner of table decorations for holidays, family meals, pot lucks a
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- November 11, 2015
Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Satisfy your craving for pumpkin spice with these vegan gluten-free pumpkin spice waffles at breakfast. Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside!
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- November 9, 2015
Cashew Butter Brownies

stories, ideas, and healthy recipes worth keeping in your pockets
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- November 6, 2015
How to Make Halloween Toy Bats (Free Template Download)

Its Halloween week, and I've never been more excited! Lately I have noticed that my sewing machine is getting a work out. There are weeks where I sew constantly
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- October 23, 2015
Sweet Potato Soup (Dairy Free)

Grey days and a chilly wind – yep, autumn is here, and winter is just around the corner. This soup is THE perfect way to warm you up and is super easy to make! I'll let you in on a little secret: I've never actually made soup from scratch before
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- October 13, 2015
Easy Pumpkin Decor with Printable Tags

Decorate your Fall and Thanksgiving table or mantel with this easy Pumpkin decor idea – with FREE printable tags that say ‘Give Thanks for Friends and Family'!
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- October 5, 2015
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Icing

This cake has quickly become a new seasonal favourite in our house; it's a just-right combination of savoury and sweet that goes perfectly with a warm mug of apple cinnamon tea.
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- September 30, 2015
Dry September – Going Alcohol-Free For a Month

A dry September, many thought we couldn't do it. We didn't know if we could do it. A month alcohol-free, it's ludicrous. Well, Meg did it.
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- September 28, 2015
Free Range Parenting—I Was a Free Range Child

In today's world, the parenting of your child seems to be determined by other parents. When in fact, as the parent, we should mind our own business and realize
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- September 28, 2015
Fall Family Activities: Things to do for Cheap or Free

If you are looking for some Fall Family Activities to participate in with your family, check out this great list of things to do for cheap or free this fall
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- September 28, 2015
Baked Crispy BBQ Chicken Breast (Gluten Free)

I rarely repeat any meal over a six month time span. Which means I make A TON of different meals. Some are big-time hits, some are just good and some are not so good.
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- September 21, 2015
Pork Souvlaki with Lemon Roasted Potatoes and Greek Salad

We all loved this very flavourful dinner and will definitely enjoy it again some weekend soon!
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- September 21, 2015
Hosting Thanksgiving? Tips for a Stress Free Event

Tips for hosting thanksgiving dinner stress free
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- September 14, 2015
Vegan, Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

These delicious and easy-to-make vegan, gluten-free zucchini chocolate chip muffins are perfect for school snacks or for snacking on at home!
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- September 14, 2015
Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins

These vegan, gluten-free pumpkin spice muffins are so easy to make and so delicious, you'll want to make them year-round—not just during the fall.
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- September 9, 2015
Free Fall Printable and a Little Vignette in Our Living Room

I can hardly believe it. Where we live this week the kids officially go back to school. Well not our kids. We don't start homeschooling until next week. But still. Summer is unofficially over. Honestly I think that's okay. September marks new beginnin
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- September 3, 2015
Yummy Gluten Free Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

Gluten Free Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
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- September 2, 2015
Getting Away Without the Kids

While chatting with my husband a few weeks ago he said something profound, “we don't really get a long anymore”. My first reaction was to deny it, stand my ground and try to convince him that he was wrong and that our marriage was “perfect”, b
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- August 16, 2015
A Dry September?

Look at how happy Meg was when she found a couple bottles of her favourite Sangria. The next day Wizz came home with nine more
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- August 14, 2015
Pectin-Free Peach Jam with Cinnamon and Vanilla

I've been making Jam for awhile now, and growing up my parents were always canning something – from Jam to Salsa! It's basically old hat to me. Get your produce, get your jars and lids and bring out the box of pectin and the instructions.
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- August 13, 2015
“Stole My Heart” Yarn Nursery Decor with Free Printable

This “Stole My Heart” project is an easy yarn nursery decor craft with a free printable suitable for either a baby girl or baby boy.
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- August 10, 2015
Circus Crafts…With Free Printable Templates

Through sharing my experiences raising three boys, I try to support and inspire other moms.
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- August 7, 2015
“You Are My Sunshine” Button Nursery Art + Free Printable

This “You Are My Sunshine” Button Nursery Art with Free Printable Template is an easy diy project for a nursery!
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- August 3, 2015
Sugar Free Virgin Margaritas

Make your own sugar free virgin margarita and other sweet slushies with stevia simple syrup!
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- July 30, 2015
Healthy Gluten Free, Dairy Free Pumpkin Waffles

Who doesn't love waffles? I love them as much as the next person, and so do my kids. The problem I find with regular waffles is that they're mainly simple carbs, which is just quick energy and doesn't lead to a lasting feeling of fullness.
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- July 30, 2015
How to Have an Awesome Day With Your Kids for Free

I'm only three weeks into summer and I'm already starting to feel burned out. How could this possibly be happening. Already. Sigh. I'm a planner. I constantly have lists running through my head ab...
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- July 24, 2015
Niagara Falls, Weekend Road Tripping With Family and Friends.

This past weekend we packed in a little bit of road tripping as we met up with friends from BC. We started our trek to Niagara Falls first, my family
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- July 22, 2015
Free Things To Do In Toronto During The Summer

Traveling is expensive and traveling to a city with a lot to offer can be even more $$. It's hard not to want to do it all while you are there. Actually to
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- July 20, 2015
“Love You to the Moon” Nursery Decor Craft with Free Printable

It's easy to spend a ton of money decorating your nursery but it doesn't have to be that way! This “Love You to the Moon” Nursery Decor Craft with Free Printable
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- July 20, 2015
Grain-free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've been holding out on you guys! Sorry about that. It never occurred to me that I'd miss posting my very favourite peanut butter cookie recipe altogether
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- July 20, 2015
Try and Keep Baby Gear for Free: Best Buy’s VIVA Baby Samplers

Did you know that Best Buy carries baby gear? They also have a new program called Viva Baby Samplers Club. Receive gear for free in exchange for a review.
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- July 16, 2015
Simple Summer Crafts {with free printable templates}

It would be wonderful if every summer day was sunny... but the reality is that there will always be at least a few rainy days. Today I am sharing some of my favorite simple summer crafts that are guaranteed to keep the kids happy and entertained when the
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- July 14, 2015
Natural Ways to Keep Your Home Bug Free

By Alicia of Homey Improvements Summer is often the time of bug invasions. Everything from accidentally letting birds nest near your home
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- July 13, 2015
We Built a Deck!: Free Online Deck Design Software

By EdWe have been planning on building this deck for many years now. When we renovated in 2007, we put in two patio doors that, for all their lives
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- July 6, 2015
Get Whites Whiter with Resolve Gold

With summer just around the corner, it can only mean one thing – more laundry and tougher stains.
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- July 6, 2015
Registration For Free Apple Camp For Kids Opens

We were first introduced to Apple Camp last summer. My then 9-year-old was keen on learning how to make movies and this was the perfect introduction as it's geared to kids.
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- July 6, 2015
Best Salsas and Dips

Summer is the perfect time for care-free entertaining – and the best salsas and dips are perfect for that! Copycat Chili's Salsa
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- July 3, 2015
Free Watercolor Art Printable – Field of Flowers

Growing up I used to live next to a meadow. In the summer it would be filled with meadow songbirds, tall meadow grass and wild flowers – it was so peaceful and beautiful!
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- July 1, 2015
Where to Get Free WiFi in Canada When Traveling

Long gone are the days of being offline! We are all busy people, social people and being online is a way of life.
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- July 1, 2015
You Are My Soulmate Free Printable

When I was shopping for my summer decorating and craft supplies I picked up a cute little bottle with a cork from Michaels. For awhile it just sat on the piano empty.
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- July 1, 2015
Number Crafts and Activities (1-10)

I teach a weekly class for Preschoolers called "123 Learn with Me". It's a 10 week class, and each week we learn about a new number through fun activities and crafts C
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- June 29, 2015
Vegan, Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

These delicious and easy-to-make vegan, gluten-free zucchini chocolate chip muffins are perfect for school snacks or for snacking on at home!
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- June 29, 2015
Tips for an Affordable Summer with Kids

School is out for summer! Do you have any plans for your kids? Check out my tips for a fun and affordable summer and a few of our favourite free spots
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- June 26, 2015
Summer Family Activites in Toronto

We have lots of free and fun family activities in Toronto that won't break the bank, so we can all have a blast this summer without doing without.
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- June 24, 2015
Simple Granola Squares

Vegan, gluten-free, and quick. These delicious and simple granola squares can be customized to suit what you and your kids prefer.
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- June 24, 2015
Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles

Look no further, this recipe for easy vegan gluten-free waffles is what you've been looking for! Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. YUM!
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- June 22, 2015
Class Treats (Have a Cool Summer!)

Sometimes simple ideas are the best, and I think this is a delightful end of year class treat.
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- June 22, 2015
Gluten-Free Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Super moist, coconut-based cake baked with a layer of juicy strawberries underneath!
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- June 17, 2015
Coconut Raisin Banana Bread

Take a break from plain old banana bread and shake things up with this quick and easy vegan gluten-free coconut raisin banana bread!
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- June 17, 2015
Old Fashioned Cake Doughnut Mini Muffins

You're going to love these vegan gluten-free old fashioned cake doughnut mini muffins. They're perfectly spiced old fashioned cake doughnuts—in muffin form!
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- June 17, 2015
We Built a Deck: Free Online Deck Design Software

By EdWe have been planning on building this deck for many years now. When we renovated in 2007, we put in two patio doors that
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- June 17, 2015
Stacked Breakfast Enchilada Casserole

Father's Day weekend is approaching and I'm finally posting this mexican breakfast casserole I made for Mother's Day.
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- June 10, 2015
The Six Emotional Stages of Kid-Free Time

Once upon a time, my son's dad took him to Palm Springs for nine days. I didn't expect the roller coaster that would follow in my own emotions.
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- June 10, 2015
Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies

Yes and very tasty! These are always great to have on hand for anytime! :)
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- June 8, 2015
Free Things to do in Niagara Falls Canada

Free things for the whole family to do in Niagara Falls
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- June 7, 2015
The Best Gluten Free Lemon Loaf

Lemon loaf reminds me of my mom baking for church potlucks or friends coming over for coffee.
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- June 6, 2015
Kale Chips

We tend to do a lot of travelling in the Summer. Usually just short road trips, but being gluten-free and dairy-free still requires planning on short travels.
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- June 6, 2015
Chocolate fRAWsty (or Fudgesicles)

So what does the term raw food really mean?
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- June 1, 2015
Frosty fudge pops

When I came across this recipe for dairy-free chocolate pudding created by Angela Liddon of Oh She Glows, I knew right away that I could make the boys' fudgesicle wishes come true
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- June 1, 2015
Banana split freezer pops

We sometimes like to make banana splits for dessert after dinner on summer days, using coconut milk ice cream with pineapple, strawberries, cherries, a drizzle of dark chocolate
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- June 1, 2015
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

I'm sharing a recipe for a strawberry rhubarb crisp that I made this afternoon with some local rhubarb we found at our favourite food shop.
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- June 1, 2015
Beautiful Berry Galette

Now that warm summer weather is here, fish tacos is one of our family's favourite simple dinners on a Friday evening.
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- June 1, 2015
Fantastic Fish Tacos

On a recent Saturday morning trip to Vincenzo's (a fantastic food store in town), Matt and I picked up a couple of servings of a yummy looking bean salad to have for lunch.
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- June 1, 2015
True North Strong & Free Button Art w/ Free Printable

This True North Strong & Free Button Art with Free Printable Template project is the perfect Canada day craft
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- June 1, 2015
We Got Time and It’s All Free

We had a great weekend! The weather? Beautiful! The kids? Well behaved! Me? Snuck out for a solo 5.5 mile run on Sunday morning.
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- May 27, 2015
Free Printables: Love You More & Hugs and Kisses

Hello sweet friends. How are you? I'm taking a few days off to rest and reset
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- May 19, 2015
6 Free Printables

Hello sweet friends, Today I have a free little gift for you – six rustic and lovely free printables. Clipboards and cozy chair not included.
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- May 13, 2015
General Tso Chicken Meatballs (gluten free)

Asian food is one of those things I never order in and rarely go out for. Even if I do end up at an Asian restaurant, I don't order anything in an Asian sauce because they are all loaded with sugar and I end up feeling awful after,