Our days during the summer are not as scheduled as many families. I work from home so my kids are here with me and we plan our activities in the afternoons when I'm done the tasks for the day. We can either be found by the pool, at a local beach or outside being active. Like most children, mine are STARVING almost all day long and I'm challenged to pull a delicious concoction out of my back pocket to satisfy this need. Bring on smoothie recipes! I swear these kids have hollow legs! They can ...
Drinks
How to Make a Smoothie – The Basics
Smoothies have become very popular lately, not only are the tasty but you can jam in a bunch nutrients in just one glass. Knowing how to make a smoothie will save you time and hassle when you're looking for a healthy choice on the go. Tips for Making Smoothies There are some keys when making smoothies, the biggest tip I can give you is to watch your ingredients for hidden calories, sugars or preservatives. I prefer to use ingredients that aren't processed when I'm making a smoothie, that way ...
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
If there's one thing I love, it's a good Smoothie Recipe! I have shared many of my favourite smoothie recipes here and today's recipe was made in response to a request from my friend Winny who adores creamsicles. Today I'm sharing a delicious Creamsicle Smoothie recipe which includes cottage cheese. Cottage cheese boosts up your protein levels, while keeping the carbs and fats low. Cottage cheese has a high content of casein protein (a longer-lasting protein) which keeps you feeling fuller ...
Strawberry Margarita Mocktail
Spring has arrived here in Southern Ontario and along with it comes MUD. Mud all over my house as the kids and the dog come barrelling in the doors without wiping feet or removing footwear. To say this is a stretch of my sanity is the understatement of the season, I fear the neighbours can hear me as I moan in frustration. Don't worry I haven't forgotten to be grateful for the lovely weather, anything is better than the piles of snow we had this Winter. Honestly, I thought the pile at the ...
My 10yr Old Developed Her Own Orange Peach Smoothie Recipe
We are on a road trip to South Carolina but I simply had to share this recipe with you all while I'm gone. Recently I was running a bit late in my day which meant that I was still working on my Fuzzy Navel Mocktail recipe when my daughters arrived home from school. The girls always love when this happens, I allow them to get involved and taste test each and every mixture. It does slow me down but it becomes somewhat of a family event. Once I was finished, I left all of the fruit and other ...