Your Kids Can Make a Bejeweled Collection of Acorn Cap Gems
Capture the Colours of Autumn with this Easy Nature CraftI adore the colours of fall.Whether it’s rusty red, forest green, golden yellow, midnight blue or juicy raisin, there’s something so cozy about...
View ArticleHalloween Hazards Only Parents Will Understand
Who Said We Should Only Stress About the December Holiday Season?It’s not that I don’t like Halloween. Believe me, I heart zombies and dismembered bodies on my front lawn as much as the next gal. It’s...
View Article20 Ways to Nurture Your Kid's Creativity
It's easier than you think“When my daughter was about seven years old, she asked me one day what I did at work. I told her I worked at the college ‑ that my job was to teach people how to draw. She...
View ArticleWhat's Your "Real Meaning" of Christmas?
A Personal ReflectionWe have now experienced three Christmas celebrations, taken a couple long car rides, hosted a few shindigs, and done all of the shopping, eating, drinking and making merry that...
View ArticleHomemade Baileys Irish Cream - Best. Gift. Ever.
One Easy Step To The Perfect Holiday Gift Or Some Yummy Holiday Cheer For You To EnjoyMy grandfather made the best pot of coffee in the world. He could rival any barista with a few scoops of ground...
View ArticleGetting Your Family Through the "Dark Days of November"
November can be hard on families. Here's what to do to help everyone...January has been billed as the “saddest month of the year,” but did you know that November is the one most likely to spark...
View ArticleMake it, Don't Buy it: Real Vanilla Extract
Only Two Ingredients To A Homemade Baking NecessityI know that vanilla is easy and fairly inexpensive to buy, but when paired with a cute gift tag and a family heirloom recipe for muffins or cookies,...
View ArticleThe Types of Christmas Moms
Which one are you?It’s that time of year! Pumpkin spice wishes are turning into candy cane dreams. Half the population is putting their Christmas lights up, while the other half bitches that people are...
View ArticleQuirky Christmas Allergens to Watch Out For
Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaachooooHi, everyone, it's me, Debbie Downer again! I'm here to tell you that with the sparkle and joy of the Christmas holidays come allergens. Allergies often spike over the...
View ArticleRudolph the Red-Nosed Sugar Cookie
An Easy Cookie That Is Certain To Put You On The Nice ListWhether I'm baking for my children's school functions, birthday parties, or my daughter's recent Christmas Caroling Party, I love creating fun...
View ArticleWhy You Should Use A/C In The Winter
Using your air conditioner year-round is better for your carDo you only use your car's air conditioning in the summer? Many drivers think that they will prolong its life if they don't use it that...
View ArticleGrief Relief: Getting Through Holidays When You're Hurting
When Christmas is ComplicatedChristmas is...?For some, the answers might be about family time, celebration, religious occasion, weather, hope, a time of giving... the list goes on...But for many a more...
View ArticleYou're Going to Want to Make This Your New Christmas Eve Tradition
24 Days of KindnessParents often try to balance the ‘gimmes’ of the holidays with giving back. We want our children to appreciate what they have while teaching them about what other people don’t have....
View ArticleAn Outdoor Winter Birthday Party In The Freezing Cold? This Mom Said Yes!
Curb Your Knee-Jerk Response To Say NoOver the last few years, parents have had to exercise their creativity in many ways: coming up with new games to play inside while quarantining, making meals from...
View Article10 Ways to Celebrate the Victoria Day Long Weekend
Stay At Home Fun For The Whole Family1. Flower PowerMake a trip to your local garden centre so you can create a cascade of rainbows in your yard by planting colourful flowers.2. The Thrill Of The...
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