February, 2016 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

A New Twist On A Classic Recipe! Swap the pie crust for hash browns to make brunch extra special with this Hash Brown Quiche! We love making frittatas for breakfast – they are quick, easy and full of flavor. Plus, there are so many different ways that you can make a frittata. Add veggies, add bacon, add sausage – whatever…

Health & Wellness

Three Fun 10-minute Workout Ideas

PTPAFebruary 28, 2016

As a new parent, the idea of getting to the gym or committing to a full fitness program can seem daunting! The most common misperceptions and statements that I hear regarding fitness are: I don’t have time to work out I don’t want to leave my baby I don’t feel comfortable with my body I am too tired to workout…

Green Living

Natural vs. Organic: What’s the Difference?

PTPAFebruary 27, 2016

On a past shopping trip, I was once asked, “Can you tell me, is there a difference between the packages that say “Natural” and “Organic”?” Her cart was full of items that said “Natural” on the package but did not have a USDA Organic stamp. I think the labeling is deceiving from a consumer’s perspective but that is why we…

Being a Dad Everyday Parenting

4 Ways My Trip to Jamaica Made Me a Better Parent

PTPAFebruary 25, 2016

I know what you’re thinking. “7 Ways My Trip to Jamaica Made Me a Better Parent……blah blah blah! Of course it would! Fun, sun and no kids for a week! Sign me up and I’ll become Michael Landon from Little House on the Prairie. Well, yes, that much is true, but no its not one of the reasons I’ll detail…

Crafts & DIY

Homemade Wrapping Paper

PTPAFebruary 24, 2016

One way to spice up your next gift is to add homemade wrapping paper. There are so many ways to add simple pizazz to your gift by using upcycled items. You could use simple newspaper or the more colourful comic section, or sewing up a simple gift bag. However, if you’ve got little people around – gift giving takes on…

Food & Drink

The Best (and Most Forgiving) Banana Bread Recipe Ever

PTPAFebruary 23, 2016

You’re only a few ingredients away from a moist and delicious banana bread! Is it just me, or are your bananas always turning brown? I feel like sometimes I buy a big bunch of greenish bananas, I go to bed and in the morning they are already brown and soft. It feels like a waste of money, but not if…

Pop Culture

Little Saint West Photo Revealed – On Grandpa’s Birthday!

PTPAFebruary 22, 2016

Seems like ever since little Saint West was born, the internet community has been speculating what the little guy would look like, and today is the day we get to see him! You see, today marks the birthdate of Kim’s late father, Robert Kardashian (he would have been 72), and since little Saint was named after his grandfather, it only…

Being a Dad

Are You Planning To Get Fit in 2016?

PTPAFebruary 22, 2016

It’s early in 2016 and so many of us pledge to ourselves that we will do something. We make resolutions to accomplish something great. For many of us, it may even have something to do with our health. Whether this means that you are pledging to get fit, eat healthier, or something else, we make the pledge and studies show…

Beauty & Fashion

Seeing Red: My Top 3 Favourite Red Lipsticks

PTPAFebruary 21, 2016

If you read my blog or follow me on Instagram it’s no surprise to you that I love a good pink lipstick. Corals are nice and peaches are fine but my favourite lip products are always pink. It’s what I always gravitate towards! I thought it would be fun to push myself a little bit outside my comfort zone and wear a few…

Home & Garden

Creative Paint Ideas

PTPAFebruary 21, 2016

I love the personality that is added to any room with an accent wall. There are a few options to get an amazing accent wall, the most common being wallpaper or paint. Wallpaper can be quite expensive and labor intensive to install, but if you are patient the end results are worth it. Painting walls is much more budget friendly,…

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