Not going to lie…I was starting to get a liiittl Not going to lie…I was starting to get a liiittle self conscious about the amount of wrinkles popping up on my forehead over the last little while 😅 I hadn’t had Botox in over a year and thought I’d take a break but if I’m being honest I just feel better when I have it done. I wanted it to look very natural and I know that’s something @tamedicalspa aims for so I headed to their Pickering location for a little touch up! I’m super happy with the results and have a good amount of movement so the kids can still tell when they’re in trouble 🤨 LOL! They have 30% off all services - winter limited offer if you’re interested! Let me know if you have any questions! #partner
One more pic from this little guys first birthday One more pic from this little guys first birthday party 🥰 We went with a Dino theme from @lemonadepartybox 🦖🦕 and the kids loved it! They’re currently running around the house bashing each other with the massive dinosaur balloons 🤪 #momlifebelike Can’t believe it’s the last first birthday we will experience in this family 🥺 exciting but hard all at the same time…
#AD Lately, I’ve been loving a good mocktail! An #AD Lately, I’ve been loving a good mocktail! Anyone else? In the winter months I like adding citrus to my drinks and @sunkistcitrus Blood oranges are my “go to”. They offer a distinct, rich orange taste with a hint of fresh raspberry - *so* delicious! Sunkist® Blood oranges are California-grown and at their pique from December to June so it’s the perfect time to use them in your cocktails, sauces, roast dishes, and desserts! They’re an excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of fiber, folate, and thiamin 🙌🏼 I thought I’d share a very simple mocktail recipe that you can enjoy over family day weekend:

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of Sunkist® Blood oranges - juiced
1/2 cup sparkling water
1 tsp maple syrup
1 sprig of rosemary
(Optional) 1 ounce of vodka. 

Directions:
•Pour the juice of your Sunkist® Blood Orange over ice with sparkling water and maple syrup and gently stir ingredients together
•Garnish with a Sprig of rosemary and sprinkle of fresh SunkistⓇ Blood orange zest
•Enjoy!

You can save $1.00 on the Purchase of Any ONE (1) Bag of Sunkist Growers Cara Oranges, Navel Oranges, Minneolas or Lemons now through Feb 28 2022 at @gianttigerstore #SunkistFamilyDay
Happy Family Day Weekend!!! We’ll be packing up Happy Family Day Weekend!!! We’ll be packing up most of the house to prepare for listing, visiting the new build, and juggling these monkeys! 🤪 Wish us luck 🤣 I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy lots of family time!!
I’ll be twinning with the kids for as long as th I’ll be twinning with the kids for as long as they’ll let me 🥰 Max and Austin are most definitely over it but everyone else is still on board 😂 Are these sweatshirts not the cutest? And SO comfy! Linked them here 👉🏼

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I hope everyone celebrating enjoyed a very Merry C I hope everyone celebrating enjoyed a very Merry Christmas yesterday!! It may have looked a little different this year but we enjoyed lots of family time and FaceTime calls 🥰 In other news…does anyone else’s house look like a Tornado came through? 🤪 Torn between lazing around and cleaning it up…what would you do?
Merry Christmas Eve!!! 🎄Raise your hand if you’re more excited than your kids 🙋🏼‍♀️😂 I can’t freaking wait to hear their little feet running down the stairs, the big smiles, excited squeals, magic in their eyes and all the happy family time!! Ugh ready to soak it all in 🥰 Enjoy friends!!!
First Christmas 🥰 We love you Brody Boy!! You’re the best gift 🎁
Who’s running out of elf on the shelf ideas?! 🤪 Only a few more days to go! If you’re looking for something quick and easy these painting kits are on sale at Michaels! Your kids will have fun with them and it’ll give you a break 😉😂😂
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Uncategorized · August 24, 2021

Back-to-school Rice Crouton-Inspired Recipe With USA Rice

This is a sponsored post however all thoughts and opinions are completely my own.

Back-to-school is just around the corner so I thought it would be fun to get creative in the kitchen and give you some bento box inspiration! It can be hard coming up with new lunch ideas that you know your kids will LOVE so when I came across this USA Rice Crouton recipe, I knew I had to share. These rice croutons have endless possibilities and can be used for so many different meal and snack options to get you rethinking rice! I loved using them for the kids hot lunch day with tomato soup, they’re perfect for dunking!

If you have picky eaters at home, try using cookie cutters to cut the USA Rice Croutons into fun shapes. I used some heart cut outs and I find that fun shapes always help pique their interest and encourages them to try new things. The sponge-like texture of the Rice Croutons easily absorbs other flavours so you can pair them with whatever your soup of choice is!

If soup isn’t your thing you can always try topping a salad with these delicious Rice Croutons for a little added crunch. A deconstructed charcuterie style bento box would be super fun too! They’re a great gluten-free staple for any kid-friendly lunch. I like packing things that use U.S.-grown rice because it’s one of the least allergenic foods out there, which makes it a great school-safe staple, especially if your kids have food sensitivities. Something else to keep in mind is that U.S.-grown rice is also virtually fat-free and contains no cholesterol. Another fun fact – rice serves up complex carbohydrates that your mind and muscles need to function. This triggers your brain to produce more serotonin, which is a mood booster and will keep your kids appetites in check. We’re a pretty health-conscious family so these are things I like to keep in mind when I’m planning my kids lunches.

You can find more recipe inspiration and how-to videos at: www.riceinfo.com. They have lots of rice crouton recipes that you’re sure to enjoy! Remember, rice is so versatile and makes packing kids lunches so easy. It’s affordable and yields three times the volume when cooked so you can play around with so many lunch options! Let me know what’s in your bento box.

Tex Mex Rice Crouton

Makes about 40 (1 1/4-inch X 1/2-inch thick) croutons

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20-40 min

Total Time: 1 hour 25 min (approx.)

PER SERVING (5 plain croutons or 1/8th recipe):  120 calories, 3.5 g fat, 0.3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 0 g sugars, 2 g protein. % DV: 0% calcium, 6% iron, 0% vitamin A, 0% vitamin C.

Note: Estimated 2 tbsp oil

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL)USA long grain/short grain white or brown rice
  • Water
  • Vegetable oil or cooking spray to sauté
  • Tex Mex seasoning

Directions

  1. Cook rice using water as per package directions. Place half of the hot cooked rice in a large measuring cup and purée into a smooth sticky paste with a hand blender (or in the small bowl of a food processor); stir in remaining rice until combined.
  2. Wrap mixture in plastic wrap and smooth into an approximate 8×8 inch square*. Freeze for 1 hour* or until firm enough to slice. Unwrap rice and cut with a knife or mini cookie cutters into desired shapes. Croutons can be kept frozen in an air-tight container for up to three months.
  3. Sauté rice croutons in 3-4 batches with oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until golden brown and crisp. Toss croutons with the Tex Mex seasoning while hot. Enjoy with salads, soups, as a side or as a snack on the go.

*alternately, press rice mixture into ice cube trays or moulds in any desired shapes and sizes. Freeze to easily release from moulds.

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One more pic from this little guys first birthday
One more pic from this little guys first birthday party 🥰 We went with a Dino theme from @lemonadepartybox 🦖🦕 and the kids loved it! They’re currently running around the house bashing each other with the massive dinosaur balloons 🤪 #momlifebelike Can’t believe it’s the last first birthday we will experience in this family 🥺 exciting but hard all at the same time…

#AD Lately, I’ve been loving a good mocktail! An
#AD Lately, I’ve been loving a good mocktail! Anyone else? In the winter months I like adding citrus to my drinks and @sunkistcitrus Blood oranges are my “go to”. They offer a distinct, rich orange taste with a hint of fresh raspberry - *so* delicious! Sunkist® Blood oranges are California-grown and at their pique from December to June so it’s the perfect time to use them in your cocktails, sauces, roast dishes, and desserts! They’re an excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of fiber, folate, and thiamin 🙌🏼 I thought I’d share a very simple mocktail recipe that you can enjoy over family day weekend:

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of Sunkist® Blood oranges - juiced
1/2 cup sparkling water
1 tsp maple syrup
1 sprig of rosemary
(Optional) 1 ounce of vodka. 

Directions:
•Pour the juice of your Sunkist® Blood Orange over ice with sparkling water and maple syrup and gently stir ingredients together
•Garnish with a Sprig of rosemary and sprinkle of fresh SunkistⓇ Blood orange zest
•Enjoy!

You can save $1.00 on the Purchase of Any ONE (1) Bag of Sunkist Growers Cara Oranges, Navel Oranges, Minneolas or Lemons now through Feb 28 2022 at @gianttigerstore #SunkistFamilyDay

Happy Family Day Weekend!!! We’ll be packing up
Happy Family Day Weekend!!! We’ll be packing up most of the house to prepare for listing, visiting the new build, and juggling these monkeys! 🤪 Wish us luck 🤣 I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy lots of family time!!

I’ll be twinning with the kids for as long as th
I’ll be twinning with the kids for as long as they’ll let me 🥰 Max and Austin are most definitely over it but everyone else is still on board 😂 Are these sweatshirts not the cutest? And SO comfy! Linked them here 👉🏼

Follow my shop @reneemleblanc on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKhome #LTKfamily #LTKkids
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/3wK4I

I hope everyone celebrating enjoyed a very Merry C
I hope everyone celebrating enjoyed a very Merry Christmas yesterday!! It may have looked a little different this year but we enjoyed lots of family time and FaceTime calls 🥰 In other news…does anyone else’s house look like a Tornado came through? 🤪 Torn between lazing around and cleaning it up…what would you do?


Merry Christmas Eve!!! 🎄Raise your hand if you’re more excited than your kids 🙋🏼‍♀️😂 I can’t freaking wait to hear their little feet running down the stairs, the big smiles, excited squeals, magic in their eyes and all the happy family time!! Ugh ready to soak it all in 🥰 Enjoy friends!!!


First Christmas 🥰 We love you Brody Boy!! You’re the best gift 🎁


Who’s running out of elf on the shelf ideas?! 🤪 Only a few more days to go! If you’re looking for something quick and easy these painting kits are on sale at Michaels! Your kids will have fun with them and it’ll give you a break 😉😂😂

5 More sleeps 🥰 I don’t know who is more exci
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