Hiking is one of the main activities in the state of Tennessee, with national parks and forests in every corner and area of the state. During the fall months, the hiking trails really come to life with colour that is hard to match anywhere else in the country. If you want to take the …
Much to the despair of kids everywhere, back-to-school time is fast approaching. The freedom and fun of summer will soon be over and the reality of routines and homework is about to start. While many parents are eager to get their kids out of the house at last, the reality is that it comes …
Our four-year-old is about to start junior kindergarten and I think I have a handle on most of what this entails. I bought her school clothes, lunch bags, lunch containers and backpack ages ago because I’m just a little bit Type A. I have to admit to feeling a bit of trepidation when it …
A stunning visual encyclopedia for kids, packed with stunning photography and amazing facts on every aspect of ocean life. From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, our oceans are brought to life with astonishing images, simple, stylish graphics, and crystal-clear text explanations in Ocean: …
Spiced roasted plums are a simple but flavourful late summer dessert. The plums soften into tender sweetness, while the spices help to make this dish warm and fragrant. Perfect for serving with Greek yogurt for a healthy treat, or Crème fraiche for a sinful dessert. …
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s subversive sketch comedy show is now available in its entirety, from Mr. Garvey’s irrepressible rage to every incarnation of the East/West Bowl rivalry to Luther, Obama’s anger translator. This complete series DVD collection includes all 53 hilarious episodes from the show’s triumphant five seasons, including two seasons that are …
Bring geography to life and explore the countries of the world like never before with DK’s Children’s Illustrated Atlas. Featuring approximately 50 unique maps of the world that show each country in full-color detail, this new atlas is bursting with information, combining colorful icons with photographs representing key points about each country. Young …
A Blueberry Grunt is a cobbler that is cooked on the stove top or over a campfire instead of in the oven. The drop biscuits steam to perfection in a bed of blueberries. This is a camping recipe that will really have you looking forward to dessert! Blueberry Grunt Ingredients: …
These homemade chocolate zucchini muffins are as delicious as they are healthy and oh, so easy to make. I also love that my children don’t realize they even have veggies in them and always ask for seconds. They think they are brownie muffins so it’s a win-win for me. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins *Makes …
Yuganov Konstantin | Shutterstock.com Your kids listen to everything you say. It might not seem like it sometimes, especially when you’re telling them to do chores, but there is no getting around it. That’s why it’s important to always give your children words of encouragement. The words you tell them should have meaning and …
This lavender handmade soap is so simple to make and results in a lightly scented soap that is calming to use. You won’t believe how simple soap-making can be! Lavender Handmade Soap Materials: Glycerin Melt-and-Pour Soap 1 tsp Lavender essential oil 2 tsp Dried lavender flowers Soap Moulds Rubbing alcohol in …
Salted Caramel is one of my favourite fall flavours and this Salted Caramel Latte is perfectly sweet with just the right touch of savoury. Salted Caramel Latte Ingredients: 2 oz espresso 8 oz steamed milk 2 tbsp caramel sauce pinch of coarse sea salt 2 oz milk, frothed whipped cream …
Gladskikh Tatiana | Shutterstock.com Having kids can make it almost impossible to get out the door on time. You basically have to time everything perfectly, just to get to your destination on time. After a while, leaving the house with kids really isn’t all that big of a deal. You’ll get lots of practice and …
The Brown Sugar in this Brown Sugar and Vanilla Handmade Soap gives it a beautiful translucent golden colour with a light and sweet scent enhanced by the vanilla essential oil. Soap can be fun and easy to make when you use a melt and pour soap base. Simply add a few herbs, essential …
Commemorate back to school with the help of these free first day of school printable signs. These are free printable signs to use on the First Day of school for all grade levels from preschool through to grade 12. This year our eldest daughter starts Junior Kindergarten. I knew the day was coming …
This September marks a huge change in our family. Keira, our 4 year old, is off to Junior Kindergarten to start off on her journey through learning. She is so excited to ride a school bus and make new friends, her only issue is that her little sister can’t come with her. I’m not …
Disclosure: This Watermelon Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips recipe post has been brought to you by The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB). All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own. Watermelon Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips is a refreshing summer dessert or appetizer, perfect for serving at backyard parties. Watermelon is delicious as it …
Nutella® lovers across Canada, rejoice! The limited-edition Nutella® Spife is back – half spoon, half knife – this utensil helps you spoon or spread Nutella® onto all your favourites. No more standing in front of your utensil drawer wondering if you should spoon it or spread it. Do you grab a spoon or a …
Luscious layers of pecan, cheesecake, fresh peaches and finished with a layer of whipped topping – Peach Delight with Pecan Crust is a delicious summer dessert recipe. As soon as local peaches become available I start buying baskets of them at a time. Fresh, local peaches are the best. Super sweet and ripe. I …
These 20 Whimsical DIY Dreamcatchers are gorgeous! They make for gorgeous wall décor or craft with kids to help them keep nightmares at bay. Dreamcatchers originated with the Ojibwe people as magical woven webs made from willow and sinew to filter out bad dreams only allow good dreams and thoughts to pass through …
When we first moved into our home the lack of carpets and beautiful laminate floors in every room aside from the tile in the kitchen was a plus. As you can imagine, with two little ones, carpets are basically a nightmare. Still, the mess these two are able to create in a …