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My Perfect Mother’s Day

May 7, 2021 by Jzabela

Interested in hearing my perfect Mother's Day sounds like? I know it's going to sound incredibly cliché for me to say this but being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had the privilege to live through. However not for the reasons you may assume. Yes - children are such a gift. SUCH A GIFT. (in more ways than one LOL) and yet a mother's mental fortitude is tested on the daily from the moment they give birth until probably the day we breathe our last breath. Motherhood has taught me a lot more about myself. Who I am as an individual. Who I am as a provider. Who I am as a human being. You go through so many struggles wondering if you're being a good mom, wondering ...

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Moving to Kelowna: A 6 Month Review

January 7, 2020 by Jzabela

Happy January sweet friends! I hope all of you had a restful Christmas and holiday season and starting off 2020 with a positive light. I can't believe that it's been SIX MONTHS since we moved to Kelowna and it's safe to say we've settled in quite well! I wanted to make sure I shared some kind of update long after summer was over because we all know how enjoyable the Okanagan can be in warmer weather: beaches, wineries, more beaches, fresh cherries, apricots and peaches and more wineries- honestly I've probably drank my weight in wine with how spoiled we are around here. But now that the dust has truly settled and we've survived first days of school, getting into a routine, ...

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Moving to Kelowna: Why We Did It!

June 9, 2019 by Jzabela

Have you ever had a moment where you visited a place and thought to yourself, “man I could get used to living here!” Of course when I say that I don’t mean somewhere incredible like Maui or Bora Bora- or maybe I do 🤔..LOL! Well, that’s sort of how the idea of moving to the Kelowna transpired. Our family has been visiting the Okanagan every year since Olivia was 2 and every year we’ve visited (mainly Penticton and Summerland) my husband and I would always ponder about what life would be like if we moved up there. It’s also a place where we’ve built other family memories too, for instance we were camping up there when I announced to everyone we were pregnant with our precious little ...

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Happy Mother’s Day: My Motherhood

May 6, 2017 by Jzabela

Hi Sweet Friends! Today, I'm getting a little more personal and sharing with you my story of motherhood and who inspires me to be the best mom I can be. With Mother's Day just around the corner and of course, my being "The Cake Mama", I thought it was fitting! Of all of the many hats I wear, (and we ALL know there are many!) nothing can top the joy of being a mother. Grab your coffee, this one's a long one! I became a mother when I was 24 years old, to my sweet girl Emma. I was the first person in my entire group of friends, and, family for that matter, who had a baby. My husband and I didn't quite have the most "conventional" marriage: we got pregnant before we were married, and only ...

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☀️ Chocolate Zucchini Loaf ☀️ If you’re ☀️ Chocolate Zucchini Loaf ☀️  If you’re like me you’ve got more green/yellow zucchini 🥒 than you know what to do with! Here’s a delicious and easy recipe you can make to use some up! 🙌🏼  What you’ll need:  zucchini 
corn starch
plain dairy free yogurt
cocoa powder
sugar
baking powder
flour
melted vegan butter
dairy free chocolate chips plus extra to top  Find the recipe on the blog!  #chocolatezucchiniloaf #chocolate #zucchini #loaf # #vegan #vegantreats #veganchocolate #homebaking #weekendbaking #weekdaybakes #veganbreakfast #veganrecipes #reels #explorereels #veganmama #veganfamily #vegansnacks
✨SUMMER BUCKET LIST✨ Every year our family co ✨SUMMER BUCKET LIST✨  Every year our family comes up with a list of things we want to do over the summer. Experiences make the best memories so we love to pick things that brings us together despite our busy and changing lives.  What else would you add to the list?  #summerbucketlist #summerfun #summer #summertime #summervibes #familyfun #thingstodoinsummer
✨ The Cake Mama at Home Collection ✨ Introduc ✨ The Cake Mama at Home Collection ✨  Introducing the latest addition to the selection of goods: The Izzy Dress! Your new fave this summer. Limited quantities available! I’m wearing a L in the Cool Gray and M in Black.  The Cake Mama at Home Collection also includes candles, turkish blankets and towels, aprons and more!  For this weekend only, use code SUMMERLOVE for 15% off! Tap to shop the collection!  Thank you so much for your support. 🫶🏼✨  #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #thecakemamaathome #capsulecollection #summerdress #theizzydress
🧅 VEGAN ONION DIP 🧅 Just like the one from 🧅 VEGAN ONION DIP 🧅  Just like the one from your childhood. I mean who hasn’t experienced the deliciousness that is rippled potato chips with a healthy scoop of onion dip?!  Recipe  1 pkg great value onion soup mix
1 1/2 cup plain dairy free yogurt 
1/2 cup vegan mayo
1/2 tsp maple syrup (don’t skip this!)  Combine all the ingredients and chill for at least 30 minutes. I guarantee you won’t stop eating this! 🤭 Serve with classic rippled potato chips or cut up veggies!  Will you try it?  #oniondip #vegandip #veganrecipes #chipsanddip #chiplover #potatochips #veganfoodshare #veganblogger #veganlife #veganlifestyle #veganjunkfood #vegancomfortfood #bythecakemama
I did it!! ✨ I did the thing that I have wanted I did it!! ✨ I did the thing that I have wanted to do for a while and didn’t have the guts to do….🥁🥁🥁  I got tattooed! 🖌️  It was such an awesome experience and I’m so happy with the results. I have wanted to get tattooed for a while but could never land on what to get.  It’s no surprise that when my grandpa passed away how big of a hole he left in our hearts. I wanted something that would be with me everyday so I chose to get my maiden name Twaróg in his handwriting. 🥹  The second was a no brainer, something that I’m passionate about- baking! The piping bag is a tool I use all the time so it made sense to make that the focal point of The Cake Mama Bakery branding. I put it on my left forearm cuz I’m a lefty and this forearm is strong from all of that squeezing! 🤭  Thanks for coming along on this little journey of mine. I’m so happy! 🥰✨  Work done by @tattoosbymyah at @theinkparlourkelowna 🫶🏼  #firsttattoo #tattoo #tattooing #kelownatattoo #inked #vlog #vlogger #thecakemamavlog
Carnival Fun 🎡 On the weekend we visited the t Carnival Fun 🎡  On the weekend we visited the travelling carnival that comes into town every summer. It’s small and nothing compared to amusement parks we’ve been to and yet, it’s the perfect place to make memories. 🥰  Do you visit the travelling carnival when it comes to your city?  #summerfun #travellingcarnival #carnival #midwaygames #amusementpark #ferriswheel
🎂🍦DIY VEGAN ICE CREAM CAKE 🍦🎂 Make a 🎂🍦DIY VEGAN ICE CREAM CAKE 🍦🎂  Make a vegan ice cream cake from home not only saves money but makes the best cake for a summer birthday or special occasion!  I used 3 x 8” cake rounds lined with plastic wrap for easy removal, about 12 oreos crushed up for a crunchy layer and 2 pints of ice cream per cake layer.  The possibilities are endless - just choose your favorite ice cream flavours and you’re all set!  Will you try making this vegan ice cream cake at home? LMK!  #veganicecreamcake #icecreamcake #diyicecreamcake #summercake #homemadecake #homemade #cakeideas #birthdaycake #birthdaycakeideas #bythecakemama #foodblogger #veganfoodie #veganfood #veganfoodies #veganfamilies #veganfamily #vegancake #vegancakes
🪻FLOWER IDEAS FOR YOUR GARDEN 🪻 Save this f 🪻FLOWER IDEAS FOR YOUR GARDEN 🪻  Save this for garden inspo!  I’m a big fan of perennials - aka “set it and forget it” type flowers that will return each year without me having to do much.  Veronica Ever After - these can be cut to the ground in late fall and can double in size each year! ☀️ Prefers full sun.  Lavender - make sure it is a perennial variety as some are only good for one season. These too can be cut down a few inches for good regrowth. ☀️ Prefers full sun.  Russian Sage - another plant the bees adore! These ones can be cut to the ground if you only want small bushes. I cut them down so they were about 12” tall to encourage more fullness! ☀️ Prefers full sun.  Feverfew - these will continue to bloom even after you clip some for your home. These can be cut down and will come back each year! ☀️ Prefers full sun.  Hydrangeas - dead head these to promote more floral growth after they’re spent. I only like to clip down to the next leaf set from the heads so they stay full! 🌤️ Prefers partial sun.  Hosta - can be cut to the ground in late fall and come back bigger every year! ☁️ Prefers Shade  I hope this gives you some ideas on what to plant in your garden!  @provenwinners #gardeningtips #gardening #perennials #summerflowers #summerflower #summergarden #summergardens #gardeninggirl #gardeninglife #greenthumb #gardenlove
🌼 Take a brain break…🌼 This cookie took o 🌼 Take a brain break…🌼  This cookie took one minute to decorate. I contemplated speeding it up because you know.. *short attention spans* 🫠 but I challenge you to sit and be mesmerized by the icing spreading over the cookie.. filling the outline in a satisfying way.  Can you do it? 🌼  #satisfyingvideos #cookiedecorating #cookiedecorator #satisfyingvideo #brainbreak #bestill #relaxyourmind #explorereels #relaxingvideos #shopthecakemama
🍒 Cherry Strudel 🍒 Have lots of cherries th 🍒 Cherry Strudel 🍒  Have lots of cherries that you need to put to good use?! Try this quick cherry strudel recipe that will be gobbled up in seconds!  Ingredients:  1 pkg prepared puff pastry dough (i use tenderflake - accidentally vegan!)
2 1/2 cups cherries pitted & sliced
3 tbsp flour
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp vegan butter for brushing on top
2 tbsp sugar for sanding  Instructions:  Preheat oven to 375°F.  Roll out puff pastry in a rectangle shape approximately 11” x 15”.  In a bowl combine flour, cherries, sugar and cinnamon.  Spoon onto the center of the puff pastry. Fold the top and bottom of the pastry to create a seal then fold one side over the cherry filling and the other pinching down to completely cover the cherries.  Brush vegan butter and sand with sugar then make 1/2” diagonal slices with a knife.  Bake for 30 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool for 20 minutes to allow filling to thicken. Enjoy!  #cherrystrudel #strudel #cherries #cherryseason #cherryseason🍒 #veganstrudel #veganbaking #veganrecipes #vegandesserts #vegandessertrecipes #vegancherrystrudel #veganfoodshare #plantbasedrecipes #plantbaseddessert
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