These Camping Hacks To Make Life Easier are great for camping, the cottage, or even your RV (camper) vacation. From camp food hacks to comfort camping hacks…these should make your next trip a little easier… Camping Hacks To Make Life Easier No broken eggs. Crack you eggs ahead of time and put them in a…
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10 DIY Gift Basket Ideas
These 10 DIY Gift Basket Ideas are timely for any gift giving occasion. Think: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Teacher thank you, Sympathy and thinking of your gift ideas. And yes, you can DIY gift baskets easily using the convenience of your local grocery store or dollar store. 10 DIY Gift Basket Ideas Blind date with…
Ask an Editor with Emily Stewart and Caroline Fernandez
You are invited: Ask an Editor with Emily Stewart and Caroline Fernandez. Join Common Deer Press editor Emily Stewart while I (Caroline) ask her all sorts of questions an author has always wanted to ask an editor. If you have something you have always wanted to ask an editor – there will be an open…
10 Sorting Activities for Kids
These 10 Sorting Activities for Kids are great boredom busters as well as activities to develop thinking skills and fine motor skills. From sorting by colour, size, value, and preference there are tons of ways you can set up sorting activities with things you already have in your home. Why Do Sorting Activities for Kids?…
FREE Trace the Dotted Lines Worksheets for Kids
This FREE Trace the Dotted Lines Worksheets for Kids is great for kindergarten and preschool aged kids! It helps to develop their hand writing skills and fine motor skills. Plus, it’s a great boredom buster for kids! Prepping kids for a writing activity Lay out pencil, paper, eraser (kids can graduate to markers and crayons…
Active and Quiet Boredom Buster Activities for Kids
Here is a quick list of Active and Quiet Boredom Buster Activities for Kids. Whether it be school break, an afternoon or a weekend where you need activities for kids this is a solid boredom busters list! Shameless Recommendation Obviously, reading is one of my favourite boredom busters for kids. It is a great activity…
The Math Kids An Encrypted Clue Book Giveaway
The Math Kids An Encrypted Clue Book Giveaway is for those looking for a great middle grade read! Written by David Cole and illustrated by Shannon O’Toole this is a page turner. Scroll down to enter for a chance to WIN! Note: this giveaway is open residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. 18 yrs + About:…
20 Ways to Upcycle Plastic Containers
Before tossing your plastic in the recycling bin look at these 20 Ways to Upcycle Plastic Containers. Give your yogurt containers, milk jugs, and take out plastic a new life! 20 Ways to Upcycle Plastic Containers Obviously you want to properly clean and dry any and all plastic containers you upcycle. Especially ones which contain…
21 Ways to make money on the side this year
Here are 21 Ways to Make Money on the Side this Year. From work-from-home jobs for parents to summer job ideas for teens these ways to make money on the side might offer opportunities to you or someone in your family… 21 Ways to make money on the side this year Virtual Assistant Create and…
10 Convertible Backpacks for Mom Life on Amazon
These 10 Convertible Backpacks for Mom Life on Amazon spark joy. Who doesn’t love a multi-functional, hands-free bag?! All of these bags are well under $100 (most range between $40-60). Whether you need a diaper bag, everyday purse, travel backpack…there is a bag here for you! (p.s. not sponsored…convertible backpacks truly spark joy for me…