tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59591527148889257052024-02-20T01:13:37.762-05:003 Monkeys' MommyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-27662247953387018632015-05-01T19:47:00.000-04:002015-05-01T19:52:33.008-04:00{Gluten Free} Pineapple UpsideDown Cake Earlier this week I was at a lunch play date and the host (aka. a wonderful BFF) absolutely spoiled us with the perfect, summery dessert! And to boot, she made it gluten free!! (This is when you KNOW its true love, when she never lets me go without the amazing yumminess!!)
I could hardly wait for an excuse to recreate this divine little cake, so I didn't! I made it the following evening for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-76795556235208447572015-04-30T15:15:00.002-04:002015-04-30T15:16:30.682-04:00Jamberry Application Tips & TricksSince I started using Jamberry wraps a few months ago, I have definitely improved my application technique and I'd like to share some of the tips I've picked up that make the process so much easier! If you haven't checked it out already, head over here to check out my new obsession & find the link to the Jamberry Application video.
I will admit that the first set or two Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-20424476848939695722015-04-20T23:56:00.001-04:002015-05-06T23:04:45.524-04:00Jamberry JourneyIts been a while (yet again) but I am finally getting a few minutes to sit down and share. We've been spending most of our time outside in the nice weather. Its almost impossible to get the boys inside long enough to eat a meal before they are gone again! I can't complain though, I was sooooo ready for coats & boots season to end.
I'm really excited to share with you that I have joinedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-26761213246677869592015-02-04T23:11:00.000-05:002015-02-04T23:11:56.160-05:00{Gluten Free} Mini Snack BarsHello All!! Its been so long since I've posted that I hardly know what to start with! How about, Happy New Year! Its still technically the new year and I think its still allowed right? Since just before Christmas, things have been crazy around here with two boys in hockey, a major holiday, school commitments, etc. Its sometimes hard to come up for air! So I apologize for my blog Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-80979853062322870632014-11-23T11:09:00.000-05:002014-11-23T11:10:10.664-05:00Hasbro Monpoly Junior Review - Game Night FunWell it's been a while since I've had a chance to get on here and actually write something! I did start this post one evening 2 weeks ago and forgot to save it so that was sad.
We've been really enjoying the new Monopoly Junior game that I was sent by Influenster! And I just love receiving free & relevant items to review! This one was a hit!
The packaging is bright and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-1944440567224365272014-10-29T17:46:00.004-04:002014-10-29T17:46:57.990-04:00{Gluten Free} Halloween Rice Krispie SquaresI've been slacking pretty bad around here. You will note that even the pics I'm using in this post are just cell shots. The blog is getting some unintentional neglect as our hockey season is in full swing with two little guys, and then there's swimming and homework and laundry, oh and did I mention they still want dinner EVERY night?! Yikes.
I did find a few spare minutes though, and I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-21194194965321538682014-10-15T21:20:00.000-04:002014-10-15T21:41:38.421-04:00{Gluten Free} Mini Pumpkin Pie CakesIt feels like FOREVER since I've shared a recipe! I'm not even going to look back and see how long its been! This one is better-late-than-never, but I have a few reasons for that.... Its been crazy busy here this fall. So that's one. The second reason is that I have tested this recipe several times and its finally tweaked to perfect (if I do say so myself!). The third and most important reason isAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-10958052932022619782014-09-26T17:49:00.001-04:002014-10-26T22:42:31.225-04:00Tutorial: Get your lashes on! (Quick & Easy!)If you want the secret to long, full, beautiful lashes in minutes, you've come to the right place! As you can imagine, with the busy schedule that comes along with having four boys, I don't have much time to dedicate to anything else. Occasionally I get the chance to clean up a mess before the next one lands, but in general its go, go, go! So when I discovered the 3D Fiber Lashes from Younique, IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-58397610075566089292014-09-25T16:22:00.000-04:002014-10-26T22:45:27.955-04:00Not Just Lashes - Younique ReviewI am quite excited to share more about the Younique products that I have been able to test this week! I have been pleased with each product that I have tried. Stephanie and I got together just the other day and played with various items from her presentation kit. We did a little photo shoot and without further adieu, here is a little summary of the products we tried out!
The face Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-46720863867926331122014-09-24T22:38:00.002-04:002014-10-26T22:47:42.223-04:00Amazing Lashes -- Younique 3D Fiber LashesI'm working on a few more posts to get you as excited as I am about these amazing products from Younique! In the meantime, I'm going to share some before/after shots of just how fabulous these lashes look!
If you missed it, check out this post! I've been helping out my friend Stephanie with her new business, and I'm happy to report that she's been having amazing response to the company andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-5899310075917570302014-09-22T19:19:00.000-04:002014-10-26T22:49:49.756-04:00Fabulous Product Alert! 3D Fibre Lashes & Much More from YouniqueI've got a new love in my life.
There. I said it.
I'm totally OBSESSED with a new product and I'm so excited to share I can hardly stand it!
My dear friend Stephanie just started her business with Younique. This company offers naturally-based and all-natural cosmetics that are simply out of this world.
I am thrilled to be one of Stephanie's first new Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-63267344578717775342014-09-10T20:43:00.001-04:002014-09-12T00:59:28.719-04:00Back to School - Successful First Week
We survived the first week! And it was even pretty great! I think we were all equally excited about the return to school (well I might have been just a little more excited than the boys). Its been so great to get back into routine and schedule! The weather has stayed beautiful, even nicer for a few days! The littles and I are enjoying our alone time while the big boysAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-12681515143621652862014-09-03T14:13:00.001-04:002014-09-03T14:13:41.964-04:00Lancôme Grandiose MascaraI am excited to share my latest VoxBox goody from Influenster. I received this Lancôme Grandiose Mascara free to review from Influenster! I was super excited as I am always looking for a great new mascara, but am generally nervous to spend the $$$ to trial them, so I tend to stick with what I know.
First of all, I love products that look unique! This is one of the best mascara tubes IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-786417520852054262014-08-25T22:23:00.001-04:002014-08-25T23:50:20.659-04:00My Unsolicited Opinion: The ALS article that went too far
I have seen this article shared on Facebook several times and I've been holding my tongue.... But it just keeps being there, slapping every person affected by ALS in the face, and their family & friends & healthcare providers and anyone else this disease has impacted. Here is the link if you want to read it:
http://www.macleans.ca/society/health/Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-38996320951344948282014-08-19T15:34:00.000-04:002014-08-19T15:34:09.032-04:00Summer Lovin' - What We've Been Up ToIt's been quiet around here (and by here I mean the blog, not our house!). This summer is sailing by, and with only a couple of weeks left until school, we are trying to squeeze in as much fun as we can! I can't believe I started out the summer feeling nervous overwhelmed completely terrified about being alone all day with these four high-energy rug-rats... one of whom spends a good Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-80854438631670268932014-08-14T23:30:00.000-04:002014-08-14T23:30:04.068-04:0010 School Year Calendar Ideas {Perfect Pins}The summer seems to be sneaking away from me. We have had a full & busy summer, and over the next couple of weeks we will be trying to develop some kind of routine as we get ready for the boys to go back to school. Some days I'm sad with the anticipation, other days I'm counting down. Its always a bittersweet time. On one hand, it will be nice to have a bit more time for the wee boys & Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-69358213420581008752014-08-07T12:36:00.000-04:002014-08-07T12:36:39.946-04:00Creamy Dilly Cucumber Bean SaladI'm still in salad mode while the weather stays nice. I love salads of all kinds, and I love trying new things! If you missed them, check out my recipes for Greek Quinoa Salad, Taco Bean Salad & Cranberry Arborio Salad.
In the past few weeks the neighbours' garden has had a surplus of cucumbers. First of all I'd like to say this makes me sad & sentimental as we Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-12560123900701327352014-07-19T07:30:00.000-04:002014-07-25T13:50:50.604-04:00Fruity Chocolate PB PopsiclesI'm almost out of ideas for the rest of the strawberries that are hanging around here. Tonight I decided to make some popsicles for the week that the boys and I can enjoy in the heat. This recipe is delicious!
Fruity Chocolate PB Popsicles
3 ripe bananas
1 1/2 c fresh strawberries
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 c honey greek yogurt
1/4 c milk
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-25503097988017175542014-07-18T14:44:00.002-04:002014-07-18T16:31:03.648-04:00Outdoor Furniture Re-DoLast weekend I completed a project that I had started last summer. Well, I suppose I didn't really start it. I picked up a set of outdoor furniture for $20 with great aspirations of doing a makeover and creating a gorgeous set for around our fire pit... and for probably 96 reasons I ended up putting it off and then eventually forgetting about it until summer was long over and I was no longer Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-1474095296638871382014-07-10T23:30:00.000-04:002014-07-10T23:30:47.264-04:0010 Homemade Iced Tea Recipes {Perfect Pins}We've been loving the summer weather, and loving the days that we've been able to spend outdoors. In an effort to keep hydrated without a ton of sugar, I've been searching out homemade iced tea recipes that I can make ahead and have in the fridge. I've made a few of my own recipes and I am hoping to share one or two soon but in the meantime, check out these great Pinterest finds!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-19116250237677060882014-07-05T14:04:00.000-04:002014-07-20T23:29:52.453-04:00Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Yesterday I stopped at a roadside stand for more fresh strawberries. I seriously can't get enough! I thought I would share this basic & delicious idea today. Its a perfect summery dessert for breakfast enjoying alone while the kids play outside entertaining! Other than baking the cake, the rest only takes minutes to throw together. Looks seasonal, tastes delightful!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-5282846582213497402014-07-04T17:48:00.000-04:002014-07-04T17:58:03.180-04:0010 DIY Popsicle Recipes {Perfect Pins}Its been really hot so far this summer & I'm not complaining! I'm just looking for ideas to create frozen treats for cooling down. I love how easy these recipes are to make, and I love them as an alternative to brand treats that are probably packed full of things I'd rather not talk about. I'm not saying we don't enjoy a good freezie from time to time, but its nice to have these homemade, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-23158821360647203822014-07-03T22:55:00.000-04:002014-07-15T21:49:45.788-04:00Easy Homemade Strawberry JamStrawberry season is here (well I guess its almost over)! We took our little men and went picking last week. We also brought the neighbour kids. Can I just suggest that you do this when you're planning to go picking? I didn't have to do anything! I just gave all the little people little baskets and set them loose in to the patch. They were competing to see who could fill their basket faster and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-92169685106689443732014-06-21T22:54:00.002-04:002014-06-21T22:57:57.389-04:00Removing Crayon from ClothesI was feeling quite motivated one day this week and was kicking some serious butt where laundry was concerned. I was almost to the end of it all when I went to take one load out of the dryer when it happened. I could see that the entire load of clothes was speckled with blue ink. UGGGHHHHH! I figured that I had missed a pocket in hubby's work shirt (those army shirts have 45 or something pockets,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959152714888925705.post-87103638423233649242014-06-18T14:58:00.000-04:002014-06-18T14:58:17.462-04:00Life Lessons: Take Care on the Roads - And Always Pay AttentionYesterday was a regular day. I got up with the boys, got them off to school & sitter, and headed out to visit my Grandma with the baby. I have been wanting to get to see her for a couple of weeks and I finally had a quiet day to do so. I packed several shades of nail polish to give her a manicure, and had the camera ready for photos of her with little one. It was a going to be a wonderful dayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381709207028008651noreply@blogger.com0