Mmm...is for Mommy

Best Buttermilk Waffles (My Search is Over!)

2013-05-24T17:16:00.001-03:00

Last weekend I attempted waffles (again). I've been looking for a waffle recipe to use on a regular basis for years now and none of them have been working out. Some were too sweet, some were too greasy, some were just too tedious for me to bother with that early in the morning. I think I've finally struck waffle gold! Give them a try this weekend and let me know what you think... My

Have You Been Keeping Up?

2013-05-23T22:11:00.002-03:00

Have you been keeping up with my weekly posts on The Air Miles Blog? If not, you are missing some crafty and tasty tidbits as I strive to earn Air Miles to achieve my reward goals. Tidbits like... Just sayin' ;)

McDonald's Signature McWrap Review & Giveaway

2013-05-23T14:37:00.002-03:00

Disclosure: I received free product coupons from McDonald's, which I am using for both myself and giveaway purposes. Opinions are my own. For more information, refer to Disclosure & Privacy. My husband and I share the car, and on Thursdays Chelsea and I keep it so that we can run amuck after preschool gets out. Most Thursdays that means a trip to McDonalds for lunch so that Chelsea can burn off

Wordless Wednesday - Huggles with Nanny #Linky

2013-05-22T12:59:00.002-03:00

I love catching these moments :) Going Wordless today? Link up!

My Kraft Peanut Butter Brunch Adventure

2013-05-21T20:28:00.000-03:00

Disclosure: Recipes & complimentary ingredients provided by Kraft Peanut Butter. Opinions are my own. For more information, refer to Disclosure & Privacy. Have you seen the four new fun flavours of Kraft Peanut Butter on your supermarket shelves yet? Besides the ol' standbys of smooth and crunchy, there are now Honey, Banana Granola Peanut, Cinnamon Granola Raisin, and Cranberry Peanut to

Hot Donair Dip (aka HaliDip)

2013-05-20T22:45:00.002-03:00

It's not the first time I have blogged about Donairs. If you are from Halifax, and you like beer, you probably love 'em. I feel like this post should be an informercial. You know how they go... during the set up, they show the clumsiest, most uncoordinated goof trying to do a simple task without success. In this case, there would be a girl in her 'Downtown Finest' sitting at a booth at KOD

From Mmm... To Mommy

2013-05-17T14:51:00.000-03:00

When I started my blog over two years ago, I had no idea what 'blogging' actually was. The fact that I would be able to turn my hobby into something more, a career maybe, was not even at the back of my mind. When I named Mmm... is for Mommy, I had no idea that a 'Mommy Blog' was even a thing. I learned pretty quickly that Mommy Blogs were ones that were either loved or dismissed in the cyber

Wordless Wednesday - Foodie Treats From Away...

2013-05-15T16:24:00.001-03:00

Or, why I love my Sis-n-law :) What are your favourite items that you just can't get at home?

Keeping Up With The Stains With Seventh Generation

2013-05-15T11:25:00.001-03:00

In the early days I was blessed by the Laundry Gods. As an infant, Chelsea rarely, if ever, spit up and as a picky toddler, her meals consisted of a lot of rice, plain pasta and cereal. The people who lucked into her hand-me-downs were a fortunate lot indeed. Fast forward to Spring 2013. Oh my word, the laundry... Chelsea loves to play outside and I wholeheartedly support this, falls, bumps

Gettin' Crafty! Black & White Mickey Yarn Wreath

2013-05-14T13:10:00.000-03:00

Ever since our first inaugural Mom's Craft Night, I've been obsessed with crafting things. Whether the awesomely awesome paint job I did on Chelsea's swing set/playhouse (pics to come), to the multitude of buttons that have been glued to things... a creative spark inferno has been lit. I had been toying with making a yarn-wrapped wreath for a week or so and over the weekend I got so

Spoil Mom With A 12-Month Netflix Subscription & A Roku Too!

2013-05-11T17:20:00.003-03:00

Mother's Day is tomorrow (yay for Moms!) and Netflix has come up with a great list of Mom & family themed titles, any of which would be great to watch tomorrow whilst quietly curled up on the couch (or snug in bed) and NOT doing housework. · Stepmom · Erin Brockovich · Monster-In-Law · Georgie Rule · Baby Mama · Motherhood ·

Oh, It Can't Be That Bad... (aka, The Food In Cuba)

2013-05-11T15:30:00.001-03:00

In March, Hubs and I took our first official trip South together. It was truly a last minute decision (I got the idea Thursday and we headed off to the airport very very early Sunday morning), and I will never regret it. We are lucky in that Hubs can get time off with short notice and that loving family members offering childcare abound... don't think for a minute that I don't realize how lucky

Lemon Cake With Blueberry Cream Cheese Roses

2013-05-09T22:55:00.000-03:00

This cake has been a long time coming and I've been dreaming about tasting it for weeks now. Today my dreams became a sweet reality. I love lemon and blueberry together and I also got to finally try out this rose frosting technique, which as it turns out is crazy easy... even when you are in a hurry and your frosting is a bit soft. I consider this cake my Mother's Day gift to myself... but I'm

Win A Trip To A #SnackersParadise (Ontario Only)

2013-05-08T21:06:00.000-03:00

You know I love contests and I'm pretty bummed that I can't enter this one since it's only open to you lucky ducks in Ontario. It involves three of my favourite things (I have more favourite things than Oprah)... Air Miles, popchips and vacation! Of course, if you win, you could always take me with you... ahem, cough, wink, beg. popchips and the Esperanza Resort have teamed up to bring Metro

Creamy Greek Pasta Salad

2013-05-08T12:43:00.001-03:00

The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of scraping, painting, weeding, planting, sliding and swinging. Spring is definitely in full bloom in Nova Scotia and today it feels like Summer won't be that far behind. Meals have consisted of a lot of grilled burgers and chicken and baking has been non-existent. I have an idea for an awesome cake that I am hoping to get started today, but it's

McHappy Day is Wednesday May 8th

2013-05-06T16:24:00.000-03:00

If I had to pick one thing that I am most grateful for, it is that I am fortunate enough to have a healthy child who is able to run, dance and play. It breaks my heart to hear of a child suffering from a serious illness or injury, especially if they need to be separated from their families while hospitalized. Ronald McDonald Houses provide accommodation and support to 10,000 families in Canada

Spreading My Wings

2013-05-02T21:38:00.000-03:00

I'm still in awe at the opportunities that have come my way since starting my little recipe blog just over two years ago. I'm sure that every English teacher I had in high school is shaking their head in utter disbelief. Heather, the short-answer queen, the most staunch opponent to the essay question ever to grace the halls of Kings County Academy now spends her days writing... because she loves

Wordless Wednesday - First Trip To The Dentist

2013-05-01T21:29:00.000-03:00

She's a much better patient than her Mommy. No cavities either :)

My New Bundle of Joy!

2013-04-25T19:15:00.003-03:00

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you may have seen this photo last night. My new baby's first photograph. She was planned (for years), but her sudden arrival on the scene still has me a bit frazzled. Mama's New Baby via Instagram I have wanted a MacBook Pro for well, as long as they have existed. I used Macs years ago and though it's going to take me a few weeks to adjust I am

Product Review & Some For You! Twistos Baked Snack Bites & Crackers

2013-04-25T10:02:00.000-03:00

I tried Twistos Snack Bites for the first time I saw them at the supermarket last year. They were really tasty, like a mini crostini... but not rock hard as some other store-bought ones I have tried. Chelsea even loved them, which as you know, speaks volumes. Well, Twistos Snack bites have expanded their flavour selection, adding Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil to their existing line-up and

Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

2013-04-24T21:22:00.000-03:00

I'm admitting defeat. Delicious chewy, chocolatey defeat. For years I've es'chew'ed the chewy chocolate chip cookie, wanting only to find a recipe for it's perfect crunchy counterpart. Since learning that Chips Ahoy are not able to be duplicated in the kitchen, I set out to find a go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe once and for all. I found this recipe on Martha Stewart's website.

Wordless Wednesday - Picky Eater Edition

2013-04-24T16:33:00.002-03:00

It may be bribery,and it's far from pretty... but it was cheap, quick and most importantly - it's working!

Mom's Night Out - Stars on Ice 2013 Tour Launch

2013-04-20T11:59:00.001-03:00

Last night the 2013 Stars on Ice tour launched in Halifax and Jergens, one of the sponsors, was kind enough to send me and two of my 'Cool Mom' friends for a much needed night out. The show was incredible and we all had such a good time. While the three of us knew the names of many of the performers, none of us were what you would call big figure skating fans prior... I watch it during the

Fisher-Price Favourites, Yours & Ours (A Coupon Too!)

2013-04-16T21:26:00.000-03:00

Fisher-Price is synonymous with quality toys that are passed down through families and even generations. The majority of photos of me playing as a child include a Fisher-Price toy, and looking through Chelsea's photos, so do many of hers. The Brilliant Basics Rock a Stack truly is a classic, a favourite that both Chelsea and I played with while we were toddlers. Watching her first

DQ Memories New & Old

2013-04-15T08:46:00.000-03:00

One of my favourite summertime memories is when 'that' day arrived. The day when my Dad finally had enough of the heat so after dinner he would gather Mom and I to head off into town so that he could get a milkshake at Dairy Queen (we were more generous with the number of letters used when I was a youngster, ahem. DQ came a bit later). I thought this was the best day ever. Not just because we