Lady Marielle

Happy day to you all! Summer break is in full swing here! With the beautiful weather we’ve had, we decided to take a trip to A. Belisle & Fils for a fun afternoon picking strawberries. This is the first of many posts where I will share some local-ish activities that you can do here in the Laurentides.

Picking Strawberries A. Belisle & Fils | Life In The Laurentides

Last week, Demo’s mom was on…

The kitchen is often the heart of any home; it’s where the food gets made, the dishes cleaned and where families can spend time together without staring at the TV. Keeping the kitchen clean and up-to-date can mean more family time spent together. If you’re looking to renovate your kitchen, then you should be looking to do so on a budget. Your kitchen is one of the most expensive rooms in the…

Practical Baby Shower Gifts For New Parents #ad #first1000days #PhilipsAVENT

Fun little fact, it’s been reported that mid-September is the mostbirthday-packed time of the year! Which means, right around this time you are probably being invited to one or more baby shower party! I’ve personally only been to two baby showers, and both time I recall not having a clue on what gift to buy. I’ve done some research for you, and I’ve rounded up a list of practical baby shower…

Super Tasty Maple Eh Cupcakes Recipe! #CanadaDay #recipes

A happy long weekend to my Canadian readers! July 1st we celebrate Canada Day and what better way to celebrate than cupcakes? More specifically, tasty Maple Eh cupcakes! Today I’m sharing this super simple recipe that would make an excellent dessert for Canada Day!

Super Tasty Maple Eh Cupcakes Recipe |  Canada Day!

Here’s a fun fact, I moved to Canada when I was just six years old, but I didn’t…

Are You A Plant Lover? Add These 3 Books To Your Library! @MandaGroup #plantlady

About a year ago, I bought a parlor palm for my son’s room because I read somewhere that they an excellent air purifier. Still alive! I got a bit bold and slowly started adding bigger and more high maintenance plants (cough, croton cough). A lot of my plants stayed alive, but a few didn’t. What I learned is that plants require special and doing your research about a plant can help you keep them…

Simple Ways To Brighten Up Your Home #homedecor #homesweethome

Your home should be relaxing, welcoming, and inviting haven for you to enjoy. With the appropriate décor and interior design, you can enjoy the time you spend at home and create your ultimate sanctuary. Of course, you may want to keep your living space bright and positive between renovation projects. Making drastic changes to your interior design or redecorating can be costly and time-consuming,…

Easy Homemade S’mores milkshake Recipe

This post is a paid collaboration with Torani. All opinions are my own. #ToraniWhiteChocolateSauce

You guys know I’m all for an easy, quick, and delicious recipe and this one did not disappoint! I use my butane torch to roast my marshmallow, and they turned out great! If you don’t have a torch, you can do it old school! Either in the oven using the broil method or on the stove top by holding your marshmallow close to the burner using a skewer.

What I like about the Torani White Chocolate Sauce is that it is made with real, simple ingredients like pure cane sugar & natural flavors. It also blends very well into my recipe which is something I was aiming for.

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Graham crackers

Crushed graham crackers for your milkshake glass (you can use a food processor or add the crackers into a Ziploc bag and crush them using your hands. )

Marshmallows

Milk chocolate

2 tsp of Torani white chocolate sauce (More white chocolate sauce to rim your glass.)

2 cups Vanilla ice cream

More white chocolate sauce for dipping your glass in.

1/4 cup Milk

Blend vanilla ice cream with 1/4 cup milk, 2 tbsp of Torani White Chocolate sauce and 1 tbsp of crushed graham crackers.

Rim your glass by dipping it into a plate/bowl of white chocolate sauce.

Repeat the steps by dipping your glass into the crushed graham crackers.

Add the milkshake into a tall glass and topped it with whipped cream.

Top this delicious milkshake with a homemade s'more and some crushed graham crackers.

Camping may not be something I aspire to do, but I’m not entirely shutting down the idea. I heard there’s even glamping now! Now, that sounds like something right up my alley!

Who says you need to be in front of a campfire to enjoy s’ mores? This milkshake recipe totally hits the spot! Using the Torani White Chocolate Sauce made the recipe even more delicious. Make sure you grab a bottle of Torani White Chocolate Sauce so that you can recreate this yummy recipe! Click HERE to locate a store near you.

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Benefits of Using Soothers | Philips Avent Soothie snuggle #ad #first1000days #PhilipsAVENT

Many new parents are often uncertain about whether or not they should use soothers. When I first became pregnant with my son, I was unsure of my stance on soothers, but I ended up adding it to my hospital bag anyway, and I’m happy I did. I was in the hospital longer than expected and was thankful that I had a soother to give my son. It came in handy when he would get fussy. With everything in…

Simple Picnic Food Ideas For an Impromptu Picnic #AD #RubbermaidSummerColours @rubbermaid

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rubbermaid®. All opinions are 100% mine.

It’s picnic season y’all! That’s not a thing? Well, it totally should be! With some sunny days in our foreseeable future, I’m excited to be able to enjoy a picnic with my family finally. Last year we had such perfect weather that Jazzy and I would often enjoy our meals right on the deck. Today I’m…

A Case for Toxic Stress in Pregnancy | Dawn Kingston #pregnancy #stress @DrDawnKingston

This post is written by Dawn Kingston. Thank you all for taking the time to read and share this piece with your friends and family.

A Case for Toxic Stress in Pregnancy | Dawn Kingston

When was the last time you said, “I just can’t take one more thing?” Or thought, “I’m at the end of my rope.”

You’re not alone!

We used to think that postpartum depression was the main emotional challenge that…

Delicious Cajun Shrimp Buddha Bowl Recipe #acajunlife

I LOVE FOOD! Yes, I just screamed that out loud! What can I say? Food is one of the things that truly makes my heart happy. I love eating it and trying new recipes, and over the last three years, I’ve even grown a passion for photographing it as well. A few months ago, I made my very first Buddha bowl, and like every recipe that I try for the first time, I took lots of pictures! Today I’m super…

Summer is just around the corner and that means spending a lot more time in the sun. And while a good dose of Vitamin D is great for your body, you need to be mindful of how the sun is impacting your skin. Too much sun can do extensive damage to your skin so it’s important to know how to protect it. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few simple summer skin care tips.

Summer Skin Care and…

Enhance Your Home With These Simple Items #homedecor

Enhancing your home is a task that many people try to undertake, and yet it is not always a simple task. For some people, it is a case of an entirely new aesthetic room by room, and for others, the simple things can make the best swaps. In this article, we are going to be looking at some of the simple items that you can add to your home that will help you to enhance the overall feel. If you are…

Keep These Tips In Mind When Choosing A Baby Bottle! | Philips Avent #AD #first1000days

With so many bottles in the market, it is no surprise that new moms or moms to be may feel overwhelmed about choosing the right bottle for their baby. When I became a mom the first time around, I was determined to breastfeed exclusively and didn’t do the research necessary for finding the right bottle for my son. Boy, I wish that I did because those first three weeks we struggled a lot with…

Can Hosting An Airbnb Really Be A Breeze?

Can Hosting An Airbnb Really Be A Breeze?

In case you hadn’t realized, Airbnb is THE new way to travel. Using accommodation listed by independent owners, travelers are saving a fortune. And, those homeowners, in turn, are pulling a pretty decent income. The typical Airbnb host in Canada now earns around $3,900 a year. That’s why over 15,000 hosts are operating in Ontario alone. And, it’s why you…

Our food budget for a family of 4 is roughly $500 a month. However, I’ve been known to go over that budget a few times! One of the main reasons is that I sometimes buy items that we already have or things doesn’t get used and they go bad. Back when hubby and I both had a steady full-time job outside of the house, it wasn’t such a big deal when we did go over budget, however with me working at home as a freelancer, we need to watch our spending a little better. Today I’m sharing some tips we’ve been using to reduce food waste and stay on budget.

3 Tips On How To Reduce Food Waste

Shop Smart

My first tip to help you reduce food waste is to shop smart! One way to do that is to avoid at all cost, shopping when hangry! Trust me on that one. A sure way to go over budget is to go shopping on an empty stomach! Another way to shop smart is to buy following a meal plan. You don’t have to prep the meals ahead of time but making a meal plan for the week will help you make a list of only the items you need. Doing this will cut down on your food waste drastically.

Save leftovers

I’ve always been an overachiever when it comes to cooking and 80% of the time, we have leftovers for days! Which is not necessarily a bad thing when you have the proper way to store the leftovers. I like using the NEW Rubbermaid® Easy Find Lids Vents because they are BPA-free! They are perfect for storing food in and with their vent feature, you can pop them in the microwave and not have to worry about food splattering. Win!

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Keep your fridge, pantry and freezer clutter free

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve bought groceries and completely forgotten certain items because I couldn’t see them in the fridge or pantry. A great way to avoid cluttering your refrigerator and other food storage area is to use clear stackable bins! The NEW Rubbermaid® Easy Find Lids Vents snap together, and to container bases, so you can always find the right lid quickly and easily. One of my favourite features about the NEW Rubbermaid® Easy Find Lids Vents is that they are graduated sized containers that nest for compact storage. This saves me so much space.

You can pick up the Rubbermaid® Easy Find Lids Vents at Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, Loblaws and London Drugs.

What other tips do you have for reducing food waste?

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Many homeowners make simple changes to their houses to increase aesthetics. Something small like painting a wood fenceevery two or three years can make a big difference in the appearance of a home. But homeowners also need to think about comfort and how their home design makes them feel. One room that deserves extra attention is the bedroom —…