The holidays are the season for giving and spending inordinate amounts of time with friends and family. Unfortunately for many, tis also the season for overspending, financial hardship and a feeling of unpreparedness when the new year begins. Let’s face it, the holidays can get extremely expensive rather quickly. Especially if you haven’t taken the time to plan … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Christmas Tree Ornament
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This a fun craft for kids – classrooms, play dates, Christmas parties, etc. Give as a little gift, add to a wrapped gift to make it extra special! Candy Cane Christmas Tree Ornament/Gift Topper Materials: Felt Sheets Stars (either printed and cut out, or simply cut out from construction paper, foam, etc. Glue Jewels, beads, charms, or other assorted … [Read more...]
Wood Slice Brown Bear Ornaments
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These Wood Slice Brown Bear Ornaments are an easy Christmas ornament craft that results in adorably rustic décor for your tree! Wood Slice Brown Bear Ornaments Supplies: Wood Slices Glue Scissors Twine Dark Brown, Light Brown, Pink and Black Craft Foam White Paint Paint Brush Black & White Paint … [Read more...]
Rustic Reindeer Ornament
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This Rustic Reindeer Ornament craft makes for a great Gift Topper and they are so easy to make! Rustic Reindeer Ornament (or Gift Topper) Craft Materials (per ornament/gift topper): 3 cinnamon sticks 2 jingle bells 1 red pom pom 2 googly eyes 6 inch thin ribbon or thick string Hot glue … [Read more...]
10 Pantry Items to Stockpile Over the Holidays
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There is nothing quite like fresh homemade food over the Holidays. Over the holiday months there will be plenty of baking opportunities, some will even arise last minute. Those school holiday parties that your little one forgot to tell you about, or that last second invite to a potluck you found in the mail, makes having your pantry stocked over the holidays, … [Read more...]
Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs
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Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs Yields: 45 meatballs Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 14-16 minutes | Total: 31 minutes Ingredients: For the meat mixture: 1 pound ground beef ½ onion, minced ¼ cup old fashioned oats (use GF if needed) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 egg ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon … [Read more...]
Sugar Cookie North Pole Cupcakes
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These Sugar Cookie North Pole Cupcakes are as delicious as they are adorably festive. Serve these oh so seasonal cupcakes at Christmas and holiday parties, and watch them get devoured! Sugar Cookie North Pole Cupcakes (Yield about 24 cupcakes) INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 3 cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Gingerbread Men Cookies
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This recipe for Gluten Free Gingerbread Men Cookies results in cookies your whole family can enjoy over the holiday season. Gluten Free Gingerbread Men Cookies Yields: 25-30 cookies Prep: 35 minutes | Cook Time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 43 minutes Ingredients: For the cookies: 1 ½ cups gluten free all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoons xanthan … [Read more...]
Melting Snowman Cookies
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v Aren't these Melting Snowman Cookies simply adorable? These cookies are a fun winter treat - and perfect for school Christmas parties too! Melting Snowman Cookies Ingredients: 1 bag Cookie Mix (and associated ingredients) 12 Reese's Peaunut Butter Bells 12 oz White Candy Melting Chips 48 Mini Chocolate … [Read more...]
Toilet Paper Tube Christmas Carolers
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This Toilet Paper Tube Christmas Carolers craft is a great way to celebrate the season and create a unique display while re-using toilet paper rolls! q Toilet Paper Tube Christmas Carolers Supplies: Colored Felt Paint Paint Brush Scissors Glue White Cardstock Paint Pens Toilet Paper Tubes Fuzzy Pom Poms (optional if you make … [Read more...]
Penguin Brownies
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These adorable and tasty Penguin Brownies are a fun Christmas dessert for kids (and kids at heart!) Ingredients: 3/4 C. vegetable oil 1 1/2 C. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 eggs 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 C. unsweetened cocoa powder 12 oz package of Wilton … [Read more...]
Free Printable Letter to Santa
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As a kid one of my favourite things to do was to flip through the catalogues and write out a wishlist and letter to Santa. My girls are excited to write their own letters to Santa this year with this free printable Santa letter I am sharing with you today. Start a Tradition to Remember with your Santa Letter Template Simply print out the Santa Letter and have your … [Read more...]
Firecracker Vanilla Cupcakes
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These Firecracker Vanilla Cupcakes are the perfect treat for celebrating memorial day, July 4th or even Canada day if you leave out the blue. They are so festive and cute - they are sure to be a hit on any dessert table! Firecracker Vanilla Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 2 cup Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 cup … [Read more...]
Thoughtful and Frugal Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
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Whether it was teaching you to drive, calming you down after a breakup or packing your lunch every day for years on end, there is almost no limit to what moms can do. Mothers are superheroes in disguise and don’t get anywhere close to as much credit as they deserve. Year after year, mom has taken care of you and your siblings, wearing many hats and keeping it all … [Read more...]
20 Mother’s Day Activities to Make Mom Feel Special
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With Mother’s Day right around the corner it is time to start planning how you will make it special for your mom. With all the things you mom has done for you over the years, you know how much she deserves a day just for her. It is important to make sure the day is spent the way she would want to spend it. Don’t go overboard planning if you know she just wants to … [Read more...]
