Mother’s Day Gift Guide & Cinco de Mayo

Who knew that pretty measuring spoons could make you feel like a kitchen superstar? I have a rose gold set like these Gold Measuring Cups and Spoons Set and every time I use them, I feel SO fancy! It’s the little things 😀.

When I was a kid, my Mom had a jewel toned can of blue bath salts beside the bathtub with pictures of beautiful mermaids painted on it (at least from what I remember lol). It smelled like glamour and faraway places that I dreamed I would visit. I love baths and I have found a local Kelowna business called Barefoot Venus that makes very similar Bath Salts that take me back to when I was a kid! These bath salts smell like adventure, romance, whimsy and exotic travels. Sit back in a bubble bath and let the experience whisk you away!

I have been using Norwex Makeup Cloths for years. It is the BEST way to get off stubborn mascara and they are perfect for Dance Moms! I also LOVE the Body Cloths! Since I’ve started using these cloths, my embarrassing adult acne has vanished and my skin feels soft, youthful and clean! Everyone in my house has their own colour and I find it easier to train the kids to wash their face when it is as easy as just wetting a cloth and wiping!

I asked for a Bluetooth Shower Speaker for Christmas a few years ago and this one is still going strong! I love listening to loud music in the shower and this speaker is loud, easy to pair with your Bluetooth and suctions to the wall so no set up worries!

This Crossbody Fanny Pack Sling Bag is another item that I don’t have, but have been coveting for a while! I have similar bags, but I think this one is adorable and would fit my phone and wallet perfectly! Hint, hint Ninja 😂. 

Check out How Was Your Week, Honey? Episode #326: Watch It In The Bedroom HERE! This week, we get together on a Sunday to discuss: the neighbours, Canadianity, local NHL’ers, PS5, metal concert, & songs of 2014.

As I’ve been looking back at all my posts over the past decade, I have noticed something, every April/May I post a delicious Mexican dish for Cinco de Mayo that usually falls on or around my Mother’s Day post! I didn’t even realize that I had blog habits until this little “look back” exercise! 😂 I was going to share a new Mexican recipe with you today but instead I’m going to save it and share these colourful, fresh and delicious recipes from all the years past with you instead!

A few interesting facts about these dishes:

1. The Baked Chicken Chimichangas with Mexi Sauce from 2013 is 1 of my top 10 dishes of all time. I LOVE this meal! Ninja and I can bang out this dinner together in no time and we have made it for guests, our families and for a weeknight meal just for us.
2. My Citrus Black Bean Salad post from 2014 is my MOST viewed and MOST shared post… EVER.
3. I hate basa or any fish for the matter but the Mango Avocado Salsa from 2015 is amazing and goes even better with pork (at least I think so anyways lol)!
4. The 2016 Tex Mex Hash is made with rice!!!
5. If you like lasagna and tacos you will love the 2017 Chili Tortilla Bake! It is basically a Mexican lasagna! You can use ground beef, turkey or pork in this one!
6. The 2018 Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pie is an impressive dish but super easy to make! This one uses rotisserie chicken and a spring form pan. I also have a Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing on this post that has been a go to recipe ever since!
7. Serve the 2019 Crockpot Taco Chili with tortilla chips or over baked potatoes!
8. 2 for the price of 1, I share my homemade enchilada sauce recipe with the 2020 Enchilada Nachos.
9. I like to top my 2021 One Pot Mexican Skillet with cilantro lime tortilla salad toppers!
10. One pan dinners are my favourite! The 2022 One-Pan Taco Mac is a take on my Mom’s classic hash. 

Disfrutar!

2022 One-Pan Taco Mac

2021 One Pot Mexican Skillet

2020 Enchilada Nachos

2018 Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pie

2017 Chili Tortilla Bake

2016 Tex Mex Hash

2015 Basa with Mango Avocado Salsa

2014 Citrus Black Bean Salad

2013 Baked Chicken Chimichangas with Mexican Rice

This week it was all about sunshine 😀! It was about getting outside, the first corn on the cob of the year, scootering to school, reading on the balcony, weeding, blossoms blooming, pressure washing, cleaning Mommies up and bringing her flowers.

It was also about dance! This weekend was The Vibe competition in Kelowna and HBear’s HipHop group performed! We went to Red Robin’s for dinner (HBear’s choice!!), went for a walk by the marina, and then watched some wonderful dancers! HBear’s group won a platinum and placed 3rd! They had a half circle on stage and while waiting for the adjudicator, they took turn freestyle dancing!! What??? It’s crazy to see the courage and talent that these kids possess. 2 of the kids that dance with HBear even did the improv challenge! HBear took a turn in the half circle and I was brimming with pride 💛. 

While we were at dance Ninja and BIL were down the street at the arena watching Megadeath! Sis and SPea were at Guide Camp so they had dinner together and then Ninja stayed the night watching The Jays and The Oilers 😊. The Kids and I got home late. I crawled into bed at midnight to start the Oiler game! We ended the week with cuddles, preparing for the week ahead by meal planing and grocery shopping and SBean created a spa for HBear to give her a relaxing Sunday evening after the bug competition!