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Fibre1 Almond & Cluster Delight Cereal is not your grandfather’s fibre cereal #Fibre1ACD #coupon

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Before starting on my quest for a healthier lifestyle, fibre always made me think of bran cereals and prunes that grandfathers would eat to stay regular.  Oi!  That cereal was boring and flavaourless and prunes, in my opinion, are yucky.

But fibre is very important for good over-all health and it is an important part of a balanced diet.

Insoluble fibre helps to keep you regular. Insoluble fibre is found in some vegetables and fruit, whole grains and wheat bran.

Soluble fibre helps to lower cholesterol and control blood glucose. Soluble fibre is found in some fruits like apples and oranges, vegetables like carrots, okra and eggplant, oats, barley, psyllium, and legumes like beans and lentils.

It is important to eat a variety of fibre-rich foods to get the health benefits of both types of fibre.

Lucky for us, General Mills has created a delicious cereal that has 40% of our daily-recommended intake of fibre in only 1 bowl!

Fibre1 Almond & Cluster Delight Cereal is a mix of flakes, clusters and almonds that is yummy to eat and so good for you!

I got to try a box and it hasn’t hit store shelves yet.  When it does I’m going to get more!

And you can too!

Want to try it out for yourself?

You can get a coupon on the Life Made Delicious Facebook page to pick up a couple of coupons.

How to redeem the coupons:
Bring in your first coupon on July 16th for a box Fibre 1 Almond & Cluster Delight Cereal OR one a box of Honey Nut Cheerios Hearty Oat Crunch

Bring in your July 23rd coupon for Nature Valley, Fibre 1 bars, Golden Grahams OR Cinnamon Toast Crunch treats!

You’ll have to let me know how you like it! 

 Disclosure – I am participating in the Fibre 1 Almond & Cluster Delight Cereal blogger campaign by Mom Central Canada on behalf of General Mills. I received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Cavendish brings Sunday dinner to mid-week! #CavendishFromTheFarm

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A nice Sunday night dinner as a family is something that we look forward too.

We’ll throw in a roast with some veggies. The girls always ask for “mommy’s potatoes”. They’re little red potatoes that I wash, cut, season and roast until they’re just the right amount of crispiness on the outside.

I don’t make these potatoes mid-week because it is just too much work.

When Mom Central Canada asked me to review the new Cavendish From the Farm potatoes, I immediately grabbed the Rustic Reds from the shelf.

These were perfect for roasted potatoes without all the work!

Cavendish is a name that we know and love. Ever since our trip to the east coast where Cavendish located, we have always purchased the Cavendish french fries from our grocer’s freezer. Great Canadian company with a great product.  (Trust me…this is something that I would have posted even if Mom Central didn’t give me the opportunity to try these new potatoes!)

The girls love having these Cavendish From the Farm potatoes and I like saving all of the work!  Straight from my freezer to the oven and in less that 40 minutes, I have perfect roasted potatoes!

There are 3 great From the Farm cuts —


Rustic Reds, Straight Cuts and Wedges
Does your family have a favourite way to prepare potatoes??
Disclosure – I am participating in the From the Farm blog tour by Mom Central Canada on behalf of Cavendish. I received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Club House Flavourful Recipe Mixes are everything they claim to be! #ClubHouseRecipeMix

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When Mom Central selected me to be a part of the Club House Flavourful Recipe Mix blog tour, I was very excited.  Club House products are a part of our everyday cooking.

 The new Flavourful Recipe Mixes are a perfect addition to their line up. 
 Clubhouse Flavourful Mix

They have 6 amazing choices:

  1. Club House Creamy Parmesan Chicken Penne Flavourful Recipe Mix
  2. Club House Herbes de Provence Roasted Chicken Flavourful Recipe Mix
  3. Club House Tuscan Chicken Flavourful Recipe Mix
  4. Club House Lemon Thyme Pork Flavourful Recipe Mix
  5. Club House Hickory BBQ Ribs Flavourful Recipe Mix
  6. Club House Lemon Ginger Beef Stir-fry Flavourful Recipe Mix
 The Mixes have no trans fat, no artificial colours or flavours and no added MSG. 
 

This is a claim that we don’t take lightly in our house. I have blogged before about Craig’s MSG-triggered migraines. We have used many “broths” and “mixes” in the past, with bad results. I was hopeful that Club House wasn’t going to let us down.

Sunday nights we like to have a good “family meal” with all the fixings! I grabbed the package of Club House Tuscan Chicken Flavourful Recipe Mix and checked what ingredients we needed…chicken, onion, red pepper, baby spinach and half and half. I had 3 of the 5. Spinach and half and half aren’t things we normally buy. No worries, I needed to do the shopping for the week anyway.

I started the roasted potatoes first and popped those in the oven.

Then I prepped all my ingredients.

The recipe was easy to follow. 
 

I browned the chicken.  Removed that and cooked the onions and peppers.

Add the milk, spices and put the chicken back in.

Toss in the spinach. Simmer for 20 minutes.

The potatoes were done at the same time!

Now, when the girls asked, I told them the spinach was lettuce. They ate it all up!

Easy for me to make. Healthy for the family. And yummy enough that they want me to make it again!
 
Best part…no migraine for Craig! 

I’m looking forward to trying all of the other Club Club House Flavourful Recipe Mixes.

If you would like to try the Recipe Mixes enter to win a Club House prize pack and a $50 gift card!
 

Use the Rafflecopter form to enter.

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Disclosure – I am participating in the Club House Flavourful Recipe Mixes Blog Tour by Mom Central Canada on behalf of McCormick. I received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Madagascar 3 takes over the @KinderCanada facebook page! Don’t miss it!! #KinderMoms

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Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
is coming to theatres June 8th!

Starting June 6th, our favourite characters from the movie will be taking over the KINDER® Canada Facebook page for a massive promotion.

For 12 huge days fans of KINDER® Canada will have the chance to instantly win 1 of 120 Cineplex® Family Passes to go see the movie as well as 1 of 4 Grand Prize passes!

Each Family Pass is valued around $75 and includes two adult general admissions with two soft drinks, and one popcorn, PLUS two children’s admissions (ages 13 & under) with two kids’ tray combos (drink, popcorn, treat).

Being on time at the theatre will be the only thing to worry about that night!

and like them to be a part of the Madagascar 3 excitement!!
Let them know that mapsgirl sent you!
Join us this Wednesday, June 6th at 8:30pm ET for our very special KINDER® Madagascar 3 #KinderMad3 Twitter Party! 

During this fun-filled, hour-long event hosted by @KinderCanada and @KinderCanadaFR, we’ll be chatting about family adventure and the exciting new movie Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted in theaters June 8th (♫ I like to move it, move it! ♪).

We’ll also celebrate the upcoming school break, share some summer travel tips for families, and play ideas to keep little ones busy during those warm months.

PLUS, you’ll have a chance to win one of six sets of Cineplex® family passes for four including drinks & snacks and valued over $75 each!

So, mark your calendar and get the popcorn ready, we can’t wait to party with you!

Disclosure: I’m part of the Kinder® Mom program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

KINDER® Canada’s Joy to Share campaign #KinderMoms

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The hustle and bustle of our Easter celebrations are coming to a close.  My family doesn’t tend to do things according to what’s on the calendar.

Next weekend we’ll be celebrating Easter and 3 birthdays — two from March and one from April!

I’ll be taking some of my KINDER® Surprises with us for the kids and the kids at heart!  I’m sure my 94 year old Gramma will be truly surprised by what comes out of those eggs!

This year, there is a lot more coming out of those eggs than just toys for my kids.  KINDER® has partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network and are proud to announce their ‘A Joy to Share’ campaign!

As a brand, KINDER® and their ‘A Joy To Share’ campaign, values the time and experiences shared between mother and child – not just around the holidays but all year long. We also recognize that not everyone is as fortunate as we are with healthy kids at home.

The ‘A Joy to Share’ campaign is the KINDER® way of bringing joy to families – especially those in need by partnering with the Children’s Miracle Network.

We have been very fortunate to not need the services supported by the Children’s Miracle Network, but we have friends who have.  We have seen the power of these services which give the children and families the care and support that they need at a time when they need it most.

KINDER® isn’t just asking for donations – they want us, Canadian moms and children, to help support those less fortunate this joyful season and all year long.

Please head over to the Kinder Canada Facebook page and get to know our ‘Hero Moms’ — Moms who have become heros through what they have done for their kids.

My girls have already shown such amazing generosity, that I can only hope that they continue to give to those around them.  And I hope that the Moms, families and children feel the love and support they need from the generous people who are able to donate to the ‘A Joy to Share’ campaign.

Disclosure: I’m part of the Kinder® Mom program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.