Autumn is approaching and there is nothing prettier than the sight of all that foliage turning pretty colours ranging from yellow through to dark red. This presents a wonderful opportunity for learning and fun during and after a nature walk. Celebrate autumn with these great kids crafts & activities with autumn leaves. Salt …
R2-D2 Mickey Mouse Cookies Cookie Recipe: Cookie Ingredients: 5 C flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 C soft unsalted butter 2 C granulated sugar 4 eggs Cookie Icing Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1 C powder sugar 1/2 tsp cream of tartar Royal Icing Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1 C powder sugar …
Keira, my 3 year old, often wakes up with the sun, she is a real morning person. This does not work well for me as I am decidedly not a morning person. We’ve come to the understanding that is allowed to wake up and take my phone or a tablet to play on …
A perennial is a plant that generally grows and blooms in spring and summer, but die down in fall and winter, to return again in the spring. However, this doesn’t apply to all perennials. There are perennial plants that bloom in the fall to make gorgeous beds and fill the already colorful landscape with more hues. If …
I was shopping with my family at Marshalls a couple weeks ago to find an outfit for an event. While browsing the home decor section I came across this silver pineapple. I really love pineapples in home decor but I actually have zero pineapples decorating my home. Just looking at it I was …
Celebrate family, friendship and fun in the surprise smash comedy hit of the year from the creators of How To Train Your Dragon and Shrek! In DreamWorks Animation’s HOME, Oh, a lovable misfit from another planet meets a girl named Tip. The two unlikely friends embark on the greatest journey of all time…the journey HOME. …
Back to school is literally upon us and most parents are busy getting their kids ready to start a new school year. I know this because my Facebook feed has been filled with everything from back to school crafts to moms talking about having to label a ridiculous amount of items including individual pencils …
Join Miles and His Family on Adventurous Super-Galactic Missions in Disney Junior’s Newest Hit! Disney Junior’s “Miles from Tomorrowland” is an intergalactic adventure that charts the outer space missions of young adventurer Miles Callisto and his family – mom and ship captain, Phoebe; mechanical engineer dad, Leo; tech-savvy big sister, Loretta; and best friend robo-ostrich …
Fall is coming up, and for many people that means the end of gardening. Don’t let the cooler weather make you think you can’t grow some wonderful vegetables during the fall though! One of my favourite things to do is harvest fall vegetables to make delicious soups like this Spicy Barley and Vegetable Soup. Check …
Whether you like it or not, the school year is almost here. Picking up new and magnificent reference titles helps to soften the blow when you realize we are in the midst of the back to school season. DK Canada has put together a Back to School boutique to help you discover some great titles …
Dyson is well known for being the market leader when it comes to vacuums thanks to their well-designed and powerful machines. I’ve gone through several vacuums in the last few years and they always seem to give out within 12 months. I’ve had a few that didn’t last past a month of normal …
So I had this brilliant idea awhile ago. It was the kind of idea that I just couldn’t get out of my head. So I tried it. It was amazing. This was the result. Crisp, tart and sweet, beautiful green Granny Smiths halved and gutted. Generously packed with a creamy, decadent no-bake cheesecake filling. …
The spotlight shines on the importance of being true to yourself in Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Tales. Join Plum in “Snowberry and the Seven Berrykins” as she learns to believe in herself when putting on a small and simple play for a young audience. In “Berryella and Prince Berry Charming,” Huck agrees to be in …
Raising kids requires a lot of work, especially when it comes to teaching them right from wrong. Although there are many different things you do throughout the day to teach morals to your kids, one way you can do this is to use a consequence and privilege behaviour system. This allows you to punish …
It is surprising the messes my two little girls are able to create of our floors. The kitchen is ceramic tile flooring with grout and it seems constantly in need of sweeping and wiping down as they make a sport of spilling food and drink all over it at every meal. The rest of …
These Browned Butter and Quinoa Peach Muffins are packed with protein, making them a satisfying and delicious breakfast choice for on the go. These Browned Butter and Quinoa Peach Muffins feature the deep & rich flavour of browned butter with sweet peaches. These muffins are packed with protein, making them a satisfying breakfast choice. You …
The Bear’s Surprise by Benjamin Chaud Ages 3-5 | $23.99 Hibernation is over and Little Bear is ready for another adventure! But where is Papa Bear? Never fear, Little Bear will find him! Follow the curious cub through interactive cutouts on every page of this detail-rich extravaganza: into a bustling forest, deep beneath a …
Pretty cupcakes featuring a dense funfetti cupcake and rich vanilla buttercream, decorated to look like an ice cream sundae! 2014 was a special year for my family. We celebrated both my daughter Ava’s first birthday as well as my Granny’s 100th birthday. How wonderful is that? Birthdays are pretty wonderful no matter what …
Most of us likely have fond memories of the toys of our childhood. For me it was the Little People garage and the monkeys in a barrel game in the Church nursery that had me looking forward to Sunday mornings. It was the Fisher Price wind up radio I loved listening to so much while …
Working from home with a baby might sound like it’s an easy thing to do, but is it? Babies are demanding and have their own schedule, so working from home with a baby can be a bit of a challenge. Here are some tips for working at home with a baby. Keep It Light …
Pectin-Free Peach Jam with Cinnamon and Vanilla – this is a low sugar jam recipe compared to pectin-added recipes but so easy to make! I’ve been making Jam for awhile now, and growing up my parents were always canning something – from Jam to Salsa! Recently though I’ve been experimenting with making old-fashioned jams without …