Last minute Fathers day fun

If you are looking for a last minute fathers day gift and you have young children, here's a great ideal .

When are two oldest were young (before our youngest was born)we made a Fathers day hand print shirt .  It's easy and all you need is a quick trip to Michaels crafts for supplies and than you can paint away.  My husband still has that Fathers day gift that is now 20 years old.

Another great ideal our beautiful Superkids leader did with the kids was to paint picture frames that the kids could put their favorite picture in and give to dad

Have a blessed Father's Day and don't forget you are never too old, to give dad a bear hug and butterflies kisses

TLA'S TIP - Don't forget to give Michael's your e-mail address ,so you can get great saving coupons and they have wifi 😜

Pancake Muffins

This morning I tried twice to cook my gluten free pancakes in my stainless steel pan. After to sticky messes I though I would give it a go with my muffin tins. 

I sprayed my tins and cut a circle out of parchment than sprayed again.

I set my oven to 350 and cooked for about 10 minutes than checked the middle with a toothpick . 

It worked out great .

TLA'S TIP

Cutting a circle out of parchment is a life saver for muffins and cupcakes

Don't forget to re spray after you place the parchment.

Also after muffins cool don't forget to place a knife between the muffin and tin and circle with the knife to loosen from edges. 

Save while shopping

The next time you venture out to Superstore look for the 30%off racks.

You can use 30% off  bananas to make banana bread. I also found 30% off apples to make my husbands favorite Apple pie. It's great savings if you are going to use up right away .

Also don't miss out on the 30% off  bakery items. What I love about this,is most of the baked goods  can be put in your freezer and taken out later. 

Let Go and Let GOD

Work at living your live with no regrets. Let go what you need to let Go of. Repair what you need to repair and forgive what needs to be forgiven . 

Than just let go and Let God fill you with that supernatural peace that passes human understanding .

Let go and let God

Me(Or You)

Thank God I am not who I used to be. I work everyday to become the new and improved ME.

Which wolf do you feed?(Tomorrowland)

Tomorrowland wolves story

In the movie Tomorrowland the main character Casey ,reminds her father of a story he has used to inspire her in trying times.

There were two very different types of wolves. 

One was dark and full of despair, and the other wolf was light and full of hope and heart. 

The two wolves will always fight,but which one wins?

"The wolf that wins is the one you feed."says Casey with a knowing smile

Which wolf do you feed when your situation seems hopeless?

Kale on demand

Did you know you can freeze Kale. 

Well my cousin Tina told me and I believed her and it is a great money saving tip.

Wash, dry, break in small pieces put in a freezer bag label and seal.

Put in your freezer and take out desires amount to put in your fruit and veggie shake. 

SAVING TIP- 

PC freezer bags are great and will save you money. 

My little portable Garden

Do you have old rain boots that you are thinking of donating to charity?

Think re use and fill them up with dirt and plant your favorite flower or herb. 

Make sure you put some holes in the bottom of your boot for water drainage.

Plant a portable herb garden so you can bring it inside to save it from dangerous weather. 

Pick up some strainers from the loonie store and plant your favorite flowers.

Remember to use Peet moss to help retain moisture and water every day so they will not dry out . 

Remember the portable garden is great because our weather in Alberta is so unpredictable. This way if it starts to hail or snow in June, everything can be taken to safety 

No bake energy Bars

5 cups oats

11/4 Peanut butter,almond butter or WOW butter

1 cup Almond milk,coconut or cows milk

5 tablespoons honey 

1teaspoon salt

1/2 cups shredded coconut(optional)

1/4 cups flax seed(optional)

Melt honey is using it in solid form

Mix all ingredients together in mixing bowl

Press into 9x13 pan. 

Best to chill for 4-6 hours 

Great for breakfast, lunch or snack

Part 2 of Gifts Under $20

I love these decorative book boxes from Michaels.

How about a mug,some hot chocolate and some marshmellows.  

Also feel free to throw in a candy Cane as a stir stick.

Wrap it in clear plastic and tie it with pretty ribbon.

And who doesn't love home made goodies.  Make your favourite cookies ,microwave some fudge and put it on a Christmas plate,jar or tin.  Let your imagination run wild.

Easy home made Gifts under $20

If you are like me it is not buying for my immediate family that stressed me out as it is thinking of something small for teacher babysitters,neighbours and co-worker.

Well, again I have been visiting Michaels(I think they know me on a first name basis lol) and I have come up with some cool ideals that will be easy on your Christmas budget.

Also I should share some of my supplies are from Superstore and please to save money always check out your favourite discount Dollar store.

These are decorative books from Michaels with fragrant soaps and accent pinecone and candle.

The soap were from Winners. There was four in a set for $6.00.

 Does this look good or what?

I got the basket at Michaels for %50 off which made it $3.00

All items in the basket were $1.50 each but the candles were $5.99 for a set of 4,which i used my %40 off discount coupon that they have almost every week.

You can get it e-mailed to you are use your Michaels app.

This is a little decorative book i got at 60% off with a pretty frame tissue paper and candle.

This was under $10.

Easy and fun, Yes i made it ,Christmas Wreath

Have I mentioned Michael's crafts is one of my favourite places to shop.

I especially love the Country Village Rd N.E store.

I want to give a huge shout out to them.

They have been so helpful to me and go above and beyond to help out.

And they are so friendly.

Anyway" squirrelled "back to our Christmas Wreath.

Go to you guessed it Michaels and buy a wreath($10-$12)

Look down and you will see some great decoration ($1.49-$5.00)

The decorations are easy to attach and bam,you made a wreath.

Now your friends and family will see it and say "Wow thats beautiful where did you get that?"

and you get to say" heh"inside your head of course lol, not out loud and tell them you made it.

Than you sit back and enjoy their praise.

This is also a great project for the whole family to enjoy

Christmas decorating made fun easy and cheap,hallelujah

Ladies and gentlemen you are going to love this.

First step in to go right now and take a framed picture of your wall.

Yes you heard me right.

Now get out your pretty Christmas paper,scissor and green painters tape(this tape is the safest as it comes of easy.

Okay,wrap up your picture like it is a present you would put under the Christmas tree.

Add ribbon and a pretty bow.

Cut around the area that is used to hang it back up on the wall and bam you are ready to hang your new decoration back on your wall.

Infused with goodness Muffins

What do plain muffins and baby food have in common? 

They are the new peanut butter and jelly.

Infuse your plain muffin mix with many different combinations of squeezable baby food.

It adds great flavour with less work and it is so much fun your kids will want to help.

So get squeezing baby, mix ,bake and enjoy.

Uncles hockey cake

You can do a lot of fun cakes just from cooling and cutting your cake mix into any shape

Your best Summer cooking friend

If you don't have a slow cooker/crock pot you need to stop what you are doing and go get one . 

When it is already so hot in your house you want to stick your head in the freezer you don't want to heat the house up even more by turning on the oven . 

Also cooking in this handy device will save you time and money.

You can prepare a meal the night before and put the inside of the crock pot in your fridge and take it out in the morning and plug it in and set it on low or for between 4-10 hours and enjoy your meal when you arrive home . 

You can prepare chicken ,roast ,spaghetti sauce ,stews and many more of your favourite meals.

It will also save you money because when you are on your way home and exhausted from your busy day and think "I don't feel like cooking I will just pick up some fast food. "

Instead you will say" I am so glad I put something in the crock pot so I don't have to waste my time and money at the drive through window . "

So get your creative juices flowing and get crocking ,get it ,get cracking get crocking ha ha . I though it was funny

Have fun my darlings 

Easy pita pizza

All you need is cheese sauce pita and /or meat veggies or whatever your favourite topping

Put your pita on parchment paper or foil tray and add sauce. I like to use my left over spaghetti sauce

Add your favourite cheese

Add meat or favourite topping and cook at 350 for about 10 minutes

And there you have it and fast and easy lunch or supper .

Summer fun-Take a drive to Canmore

We starting going to Canmore years ago instead of  Banff because we wanted to save some money by not paying the fee at the park gates.

Well we feel in love with Canmore and we haven't been back to Banff in years

There are many little trails to walk on that you can acess right from downtown .

In the summer there is a great Farmers market in downtown Canmore. 

I love to walk along policemens creek have lunch or a tea and to look at all the great stores. 

O'Canada soapworks and Arty farty are my favorite stores

Just put Canmore Alberta into the great google and you will find many fun activities all year round. 

So what's stopping you?

it's only about an hour of a beautiful drive from Calgary

Go and be in awe of all the beauty of a trip to the mountains

Go and breath and have some fun

That mountain air will relax and refresh you

Homemade Oreo Sundaes

So easy and so yummy and fat free(not)

All you need is frozen yogurt ( a lilttle less calories)

Oreo cookies

Chocolate and butterscotch  syrup 

Whip cream and cherries

Take your Oreo cookies and blend them to crumbs in a blender or crush them with a rolling bin between two pieces of parchment or wax paper. 

After they are crushed you will use them to layer your sundae with.

Add either chocolate or butterscotch first on the bottom than Oreo crumbs than frozen yogurt and repeat. 

One you get to the top add whip cream cherries and whole cookie just because it makes it look fancy.

Add or take away 

Make it your own. 

Shop for fun glasses at the dollar store to make these in. 

And most of all have fun.

P.S You may want to go for a walk after you eat this lol

Homemade Quesadillas

This is so easy. All you need is a frying pan or cookie sheet

Whole wheat tortilla wrap

Salsa (homemade or bought )

Cheese

Hamburger or chicken  mixed with taco spice

Lay out  tortilla on parchment paper on cookie sheet

Parchment is my best cooking friend . 

It saved clean up time and you don't have to use cooking sprays or oils to prevent what your making from sticking  

Spread on cheese evenly 

Than spread  salsa on top of cheese

Add fried hamburger meat or chicken

You can buy taco seasoning at any grocery store and just follow direction on the package 

Add a layer of cheese and put another tortilla  on top .

Bake at 350 for about 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.

You will need to lift up a bottom corner to check this 

Once it looks good, turn it over and cook for another 7-10 minute.

You always want to make sure the cheese is the first and the last thing you put on before you add the second tortilla because the cheese acts like a glue and will make it stick together for easier turning over  

I do have cheese on top of mine, but I like less cheese, more veggies.

I make my own salsa with tomatos peppers, garlic, cloves, red onions parsley, basil, salt and a teaspoon of olive oil.

Feel free to add in hot peppers. 

My tummy doesn't do hot spices so experiment add or take away . 

In the summer when you don't want to heat up the house with your oven do this in a frying pan instead . 

Spray your pan with oil 

Add tortilla shell

Put your ingredients in 

Top with second tortilla shell and keep checking bottom by lifting up a corner

Turn over when golden brown and wait until the other side is golden brown than remove 

Cut and enjoy

Make it your own and have fun

Add any tofu regular or lactate free sour cream, more salsa and avocado to add color and the yum factor . Enjoy and have fun.