tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88008588684381859472024-03-04T23:51:17.187-08:00from one momma to anotherChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.comBlogger591125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-34037941746903200712013-05-13T21:13:00.006-07:002013-05-13T21:13:58.885-07:00i'm back!<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been a nice 6 month break... but I am back! </div>
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Check out my new blog <a href="http://fromonemommatoanother2.blogspot.ca/">here</a>.</div>
Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-20457210088417013822012-11-25T18:33:00.004-08:002012-11-25T18:33:44.707-08:00it's time to say adieu<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week I learned that I have now reached the photo limit with Blogger. I looked into all of my options and decided that after 3 years of writing in this blog it is time to let it go. </div>
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Life is busy. </div>
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And by that I mean B-U-S-Y.</div>
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I love sharing what's on my mind and new things I've tried and come across but it just feels like it is the right time to say goodbye.</div>
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I'm going to leave the previous blog posts up as well as the ability to comment but there will be no new posts.</div>
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If things calm down in the future and I decide I want to come back to public blogging I will post the link here.</div>
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In the mean time- Adieu. </div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-65621347027593492422012-11-19T05:36:00.000-08:002012-11-19T21:38:45.549-08:00children's books #28<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-41139602224571841872012-11-14T05:16:00.000-08:002012-11-14T05:16:00.386-08:00apple butternut squash soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I tried making <a href="http://mamaandbabylove.com/2011/10/19/penelopes-apple-butternut-squash-soup/#comments">Apple butternut squash soup</a> recently and it was SOOOOOO yummy! Perfect for a cold day. I ended up having to add extra liquid to get it to a soup consistency but will definitely be making this again. The recipe yield is very large so be forewarned.</div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-55716939816880743622012-11-08T05:24:00.000-08:002012-11-10T14:18:02.446-08:00las vegas underground<div style="text-align: center;">
Did you know that people live in the tunnels under Las Vegas? I had no idea until I heard the story <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2012/11/05/las-vegas-unemployment-the-underworld/">here</a> on CBC.</div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-16037634443726033882012-11-05T05:47:00.000-08:002012-11-03T08:13:43.250-07:00left over items = yummy desert<div style="text-align: center;">
Sunday is desert night here at our house. A few weeks ago I wanted to use up some left overs that we had so I improvised a recipe. I used frozen pieces of chocolate cake and poured cooked chocolate pudding over it. Then I whipped up some left over heavy cream with vanilla and sugar. And voila!</div>
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It actually tasted really good and I'll probably be making it again.</div>
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Halloween was a fun one this year. We carved Pumpkins a few days in advance and tried using cookie cutters to make the shapes on the pumpkins. It worked well. Check out our moose and the stars.</div>
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That night we had 'mummy' hot dogs, 'rotting' marshmallow apple teeth and Quinoa and black beans 'brains'.</div>
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I also used those quinoa brains inside a stuffed 'pumpkin' pepper. I got the idea and recipe from <a href="http://www.superhealthykids.com/blog-posts/quinoa-stuffed-bell-peppers.php">Super Healthy Kids</a>.</div>
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Then it was off to trick or treating with my circus troop. Umm, I mean my boys =o)</div>
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(Yes, those are snow boots!)</div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-37159438682693023452012-10-31T05:53:00.000-07:002012-11-02T21:09:43.778-07:00october's round up and november's goals<div style="text-align: center;">
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D minus or whatever the lowest grade is a person can get without failing. I tried a number of new recipes this month however, only one of them had a new ingredient in it.<br />
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Cinnamon Cumin Beef Stew and Sesame Honey Chicken from <a href="http://www.mamaandbabylove.com/2012/04/19/slow-cooker-freezer-recipes-assembly-video/">Stephanie Brandt Cornais's Slow Cooker Freezer Recipes</a>.<br />
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2 boxes Always Pads- $6 (with $5 in coupons in each box)</div>
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Christmas is coming! Here are some items I am adding to my ongoing wish list...</div>
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-<a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/PersonalCare/Massagers/PRDOVR~0439551P/Sunbeam+Heating+Pad.jsp?locale=en">heating pad</a></div>
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-<a href="http://www.duoboots.com/">boots that will fit my calves</a>!</div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-36488638965346204472012-10-25T21:26:00.000-07:002012-10-25T21:26:00.434-07:00balloon cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We celebrated A's second birthday earlier this month and he requested a balloon cake. Every time I use fondant I swear I'm never going to us it again. </div>
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And it was soooo frustrating! I bought a box of coloured fondant but the pieces were so small I had to roll it really thin which caused lots of problems.</div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-71573419310466859922012-10-23T06:31:00.000-07:002012-10-24T08:34:01.734-07:00apple peeler & wedger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We bought 110lbs of apples last week so we spent the weekend making apple sauce. This year we bought a <a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/8/KitchenBath/Canning/CanningAccessories/PRD~1422414P/Starfrit+Apple+Peeler.jsp?locale=en">Starfruit Peeler & Wedger</a> and holy moly does it ever make things go faster! I wish we had bought one of these a long time ago!!! Seriously for $10 this item is a lifesaver for both time and hands!</div>
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We got this tangram type game for the boys recently and they've been having a blast playing with it. I love toys that are simple, versatile, and challenge the mind.</div>
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Did you ever play with these when you were younger? I remember playing with ones that were made out of plastic see through pieces. </div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-43453424274521726212012-10-18T06:36:00.000-07:002012-10-18T06:36:00.658-07:00apple monkey bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had the opportunity to pick some apples from someones tree last month. They were smaller than the average apple but bigger than crab apples. We washed them, cored them and chopped them up with the skin still on. I made some monkey bread using <a href="http://momsfrugal.blogspot.ca/2010/03/whole-wheat-monkey-bread.html">this whole wheat recipe</a> and tossed the apples in cinnamon and sugar the same way as the bread then baked it according to the directions. I drizzled some icing on it when it came out of the oven and our boys devoured it!</div>
Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-87214739515823491252012-10-15T07:16:00.000-07:002012-10-15T07:16:00.374-07:00sweet deal<div style="text-align: center;">
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We've been looking at getting a new camera for over a year now. We knew we wanted a Cannon Rebel DSLR so when I spotted an awesome deal at Shoppers Drug Mart last weekend I knew it was time to pick one up.</div>
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The T3 was on sale at for $399.99- a whole <a href="HTTP://www.bestbuy.ca//en-CA/product/canon-canon-eos-rebel-t3-12-2mp-dslr-camera-with-18-55mm-is-lens-kit-t3-blk/10164165.aspx">$100 less</a> than at Best Buy. I was able to redeem 95,000 Shoppers Optimum points bringing the out of pocket total to just $229.99. PLUS they were offering 18,500 bonus points when you spent over $75 which equals at least $25 or more on special redemption days. Yay!</div>
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The picture quality is awesome and the best part is that we don't have to wait 4 seconds for the camera to actually take the picture!</div>
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What a great book! This is one of those stories where I felt like I was actually there witnessing what was being described. Not only could I not put it down but it opened my eyes to some of the history and experiences of Afganistan.</div>
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If you haven't read this book yet- go read it!</div>
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They turned out pretty but I had trouble with the thinner ones warming up and the wings falling down. I definitely need to keep them thick and use a waxer chocolate next time.</div>
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Our sunflowers recently opened up and they are HUGE. It's crazy to think that a flower can be taller than me!</div>
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I was able to get everything together for one birthday, most of Halloween, thanksgiving and some of another birthday. I'm about half way through getting ready for Christmas so I'm going to say this is a goal I completed. However, I still have some planning to do.</div>
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So now on to October:</div>
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New Tastes- I decided to move this goal to the fall so that I can try some foods that are in season in the fall.</div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-22837143069812753912012-09-24T07:30:00.000-07:002012-09-28T21:32:04.484-07:00peaches, pears & salsa<div style="text-align: center;">
September was definitely a busy canning month for us. On top of the <a href="http://fromonemommatoanother.blogspot.ca/2012/09/red-rosie-tomatoes.html">diced tomatoes</a>, applesauce and <a href="http://fromonemommatoanother.blogspot.ca/2012/08/peaches-yumminess.html">peaches</a> we did we did another 60 pounds of peaches, 120 pounds of pears and about 15 jars of salsa.</div>
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It's exciting to see our pantry full though!</div>
Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093399131264087338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8800858868438185947.post-61569846170387315592012-09-22T07:26:00.004-07:002012-09-22T07:28:34.865-07:00meals with coupons<div style="text-align: center;">
One of the stereotypes of couponing is that coupons are only available on unhealthy food or items that most people don't eat. Which just isn't true. I've had coupons for fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, milk, yogurt, tofu and beans.</div>
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Last week we had greek food for dinner where the pork souvlaki was free, the greek yogurt was $1 for 650g, I had a coupon for the feta and shopped the deals for the cucumber, onion, and tomatoes. The rice was cooked in chicken broth that I had used a coupon to buy.</div>
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There are so many meals you can make from items bought from coupons: tacos, fajitas, spaghetti, lasagna, chicken caesar salad, pizza, sidekicks and roast chicken, burgers, spinach pie, burritos, black bean soup, curries and so much more. Anyone have a favourite meal made form items bought with coupons?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: #0000ee;">L M N O Peas </span>by Keith Baker is a fantastic book that teaches children the alphabet while each page shows peas doing a different activity. As an adult this was a fun book to read too!<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Stuffed-Animals-Get-Ready-Bed/dp/0152164669/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348324147&sr=8-1">The Stuffed Animals Get Ready For Bed</a> by Alison Inches is a super cute book that shows a young child rounding up and getting all of his stuffed animals in bed in much the same way an adult would get a child ready. A great book for those who may have trouble getting children into bed!</div>
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