Bento Box Mouse

Bento Box Mouse + Chia Berry Smoothie Recipe

As parents, we face a variety of concerns regarding the welfare of our children. Are they watching too much TV? Are they doing well in school? Are their friends a good influence? Among our top concerns are their nutrition, which … Read more

Fun with Bread:Cute Bento Box Sandwich Ideas

Fun with Bread: Cute Bento Box Sandwich Recipes

Did you know November is National Bread Month? Yes, people still eat bread, even though there have been diets and trends that tell you to stay away from the carbs! Bread, actually has many health benefits, like providing you with … Read more

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4 Easy LunchBox Ideas To Make Your Kiddo Smile

As you probably know, we love our bento box recipes but bento boxes often require varied ingredients and they can take some time to make (sometimes). In other words, they’re not ideal for those mornings when we’re just coming off a … Read more

Fun Lunch Box Ideas

10 Fun Lunch Box Ideas For Your Grade Schooler

Back to School season is here! While we’re busy stocking up on school supplies and having a blast filling out this year’s wardrobe, I’ve also been thinking about lunch and after school snack ideas. Not surprisingly, talented bloggers are full … Read more

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Can Cats and Rabbits Be Friends?

One of the great joys of pet ownership is watching your furry friends interact with each other. If you have both a cat and a rabbit, you may be wondering how to best introduce them so they can become friends. … Read more

Healthy Snack for Kids

Apple Peanut Butter Smiles

It’s flu season and it has hit our house hard. It actually went around twice. First Whistler, then my husband and then myself and around again. We were so lucky as to catch both the week long flu, and then … Read more

hobbies for adults

7 Reasons Parents Need a Hobby of Their Own

Has anyone ever told you to get a hobby? There might be a reason for it. Parents are notorious for taking on a lot of activities for their kids, but not really doing much for themselves unless it’s work related. … Read more

Pirate Birthday Party Ideas

Best Pirate Birthday Party Ideas

The best way to host a pirate birthday party is by focusing on the three P’s – pirates, parrot and ‘plunder’. Whether you’re thinking of a just-for-fun weekend activity for the kids or planning the perfect birthday party, we have … Read more

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Halloween Pumpkin Orange Gummy Recipe

Made from orange juice, this 3 ingredient gummy recipe for orange pumpkin treats are perfect for Halloween parties or just as a fun, healthier alternative to candy.  Oh No! Halloween is in just weeks and you still haven’t had a … Read more