Holidays & Occasions
How to Pick The Perfect Pumpkin to Carve
In this family we love to carve Pumpkins for Halloween. It’s one of our favorite things to do. If you love carving pumpkins for Halloween as much as we do, you need to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin to carve. How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin 1. Pick an Orange Pumpkin- This may seem fairly obvious,…
Read MoreHalloween Safety Tips for Homeowners
Halloween is just around the bend and while some are excited, decorating and preparing to get dressed up and go out trick or treating, there are also those that stay home and hand out candy. Halloween Safety Tips for Homeowners As a homeowner, it is very important that you ensure the safety of those visiting…
Read MoreDIY Scary Scarecrow- DIY Halloween Decorations
We love Halloween and every year we make ourselves a scary Scarecrow to put in our yard… The good thing about this is that you can use materials you have laying around the house and personalize your scary Scarecrow to look however you want! Last year we made Batman! We even used an old cape!…
Read MoreDIY Pipe Cleaner Spiders -DIY Halloween Decorations
Making these cute little DIY Pipe Cleaner Spiders are so much fun! These little guys are great for DIY Halloween Decorations! You can hang them from your doorway, trees or even your railings, or you can get some webbing from your local store and place these little guys all over it. SPOOKY! These are so…
Read MoreMother’s Day Gift Ideas- Pamper a Mom!
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and coming up with the perfect Mother’s Day Gift Ideas can be hard. Trust me, I know. I am always trying to find the perfect gift, or way to say Thank you to the Women in my life that have made me who I am today! My first Mother’s Day,…
Read MoreDecorating for the Holidays with Children- My House Barfed Christmas
My house has barfed Christmas all over the place. No, seriously. Last night I was outside with some neighbors having a chat and came to the realization that my house looks like it has barfed Christmas. Now, it’s not that it looks terrible.. or ugly or bad. BUT It sticks out like a sore thumb!…
Read MoreChristmas Decorating Ideas
It’s that time of year again! Oh yes, the time where you want to start decorating whilst listening to Christmas carols and enjoying a fire. (Or if you are like me and do not have a fireplace, the fireplace channel will be a sufficient replacement.) Being that it is time to decorate, or at least…
Read MoreDIY Christmas Ornaments
Sometimes Christmas can get expensive and let’s face it, the kids are waiting and waiting with anticipation for it to be Christmas day already… and some of you parents just want it to be over so you can start refilling your wallets…. Making Home made Christmas ornaments can be a fantastic way to not only…
Read MoreDIY Christmas Wreath
Who doesn’t want a DIY Christmas Wreath for their door? Last year we were searching everywhere to purchase a pre-made, yet pretty wreath and really found nothing worth purchasing under $30.00. Being that I am pretty darned cheap, and LOVE doing crafts with my Little ones. I decided right there and then that I was…
Read MoreGingerbread Cork Ornaments- DIY Christmas Ornaments
DIY Christmas Ornaments- Gingerbread Cork Ornaments What You Need: Sheets of Cork Fabric Paint Scissors Hot Glue Gun Ribbion What To Do: Cut out the shape of the character you want, give boys legs with pants and the females the dresses. Decorate you gingerbread character however you see fit, make them look like you! Allow…
Read MoreHand print Snowman Ornament- Instructions to Make Yours Today!
Hand Print Santa Ornament What You Need: White Paint Black Paint Orange Paint Solid Colour Ornament What You Do: Squeeze the white craft paint onto a paper plate and dip your hand (or your childs) into the paint, ensuring to cover the entire hand. Place the ornament into the palm of your hand, ensuring that…
Read MoreTreats for Toys- Kellogg’s New Initiative for the Holidays!
Recently we received a Kellogg’s Package in the mail! Yahoo! In it, were many amazing things, as usual. However, what I found most amazing is the initiative behind this wonderful plethora of fun products! Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treat for Toys is a new initiative just in time for the Holiday Season. Treats…
Read MoreHow to Stay Sane Over the Holidays
It is important to find out How to Stay Sane over the Holidays! The Holidays are coming quickly and that can be stressful! Being organized and keeping yourself sane over the holidays is really important. There are many ways to make your holidays more enjoyable and it’s important to implement strategies to keep yourself happy…
Read MoreChristmas Travel Tips for Parents- 5 Tips for Stress Free Travel
It’s that time of year again. It may be time to ensure that you have some Christmas travel tips for parents all lined up, especially if you plan on visiting family with your Children this year. I can almost guarantee that there are some of you out there that have family that lives hours away…
Read MoreHomemade Christmas Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
The Holidays are fast approaching! Are you done your Christmas Shopping? If yes, then you are a lucky duck. If no, then read on and find some fabulous Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas for everyone on your list! I personally love receiving homemade gifts, they come from the heart and are always personalized and thoughtful. So…
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