20 Gourmet Pancakes

Pancakes! Who knew there were so many different and delicious variations. This is the ultimate must try pancake list. Pancake Art marieagneau.blogspot.com.br/ To make pancake art just empty out an old ketchup or condiment container and fill with batter. No mess. Or, fill a zip lock bag with batter and cut a very small hole for more delicate designs. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes http://thestir.cafemom.com/food_party/149343/cinnamon_roll_pancake_recipe_is Bacon Pancakes http://www.easykitchenrecipes.com/2013/01/bacon-strip-pancakes.html Coconut...

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Beavertails

In anticipation of Winterlude I wanted to do a post about how to make beaver tails. I began the project with a recipe in mind but then I thought of how much more fun it would be if I simplified things so my daughter could make them with me. And so we invented "The Pillsbury Beaver Tail" I'll include the original recipe I tried in the post but I actually enjoyed the Pillsbury beaver tail much more. The Pillsbury Beaver Tail It doesn't get any simpler then this, and that is way it was so much fun to make with my 4yr...

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Ottawa Public Library Free Passes

Below is a link to the Ottawa Public Library site. It lists all the things you can borrow that are not books, for example A FAMILY PASS TO THE MUSEUM OF CIVILISATION, make that every museum...FOR FREE, as well as ski passes and more. I can't believe I had not heard of this before. There are holds on all of them but quite a few copies of each pass so wait times should not be extremely long. Follow the link for details our to place a hold. http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/content/museum-passes ...

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What To Do This Winter

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/canadiantourism/3307416503/ Here it is, "the list" of what is kid friendly in the NCR this winter! Most have been kid tested and approved and to tell you the truth, I enjoyed them too. Don't forget to check out my monthly to do posts! Now get out there Ottawa and have some fun. Go Sledding It's free, it's fun for everyone, and if you follow this link there are 56 city approved sledding hills in Ottawa. My favourite hill is in Kanata at Walter Baker Park. http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-sports-fields/sledding-hills Go...

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Cute Valentines Crafts xo

I Love Valentines Day! It's one of those "holidays" you don't have to take too seriously. You can never do too little or too much. To me, Valentines day is just another excuse to show my family that I love them and make some cute crafts with my daughter. Here are some of my favorite Valentines crafts from around the web.   Pottery Barn Kids  Or... I Heart Nap Time Parenting The Alison Show DIY Temporary Tattoo!!! The Party Event Great for grandparents or when you can't live close...

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Valentines Day Food Frenzy

Here is a little gem I want to share with you about making food "fun". Go out and buy some cookie cutters!!!  I'll touch on this point later though in another post. For now, lets check out some of my favourite Valentines day themed treats for kids and loved ones alike. Everyone needs to feel special sometimes, and if that means twisting your child/partners bacon into a heart before you bake it, well now they know how you really feel :) The Paper Mama Try this with cukes, or zucchini, etc... Recipe By Photo One...

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