A tisket. A tasket. Want to make an Easter basket? Even though it doesn’t quite feel like Spring yet – we’ve started to do some kids Spring activities to decorate the house. This Easter Basket Craft was a hit with my three year old… NOTE: this post is from the archives but still timely (and…
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How To Dye Easter Eggs
Knowing how to dye Easter eggs comes in handy every Spring; measuring ingredients, dropping food colouring, and dunking hard-boiled eggs – its total hands on fun (plus, it makes for a fantastic Easter table decoration!). My kids LOVE this activity and I bet yours will too…here’s How To Dye Easter Eggs… How To Dye Easter Eggs… You will…
Reinvent Your Eye Style with ClearlyContacts.ca
My glasses are my main fashion/style accessory. I have multiple pairs of glasses because I like to reinvent my eye style depending on the occasion. Here is how you can easily (and budget-friendly) Reinvent Your Eye Style with ClearlyContacts.ca… My eye style pictured above: Derek Cardigan 7030 Amber Haze I do like to switch up my…
Favourite Free Fonts Spring
These Favourite Free Fonts Spring are perfect for invitations, cards, scrapbooking, poster making, DIY projects, blog inspiration and more. Favourite Free Fonts Spring KBLovitdown Architects Daughter Bubblegum Sans Mathilde Curlz MT Pharmacy Ravie Simply Glamerous Jenna Sue DK Crayon Crumble KBPLanetEarth The fonts above are available for free download from sites like Font Squirrel and/or…
ACCESS Toronto Demi Pair Program
I am a big cheerleader in cultural exchange programs. My husband was an exchange student. I have a Teacher of English as a Second Language certificate. For years, we welcomed foreign students into our home as a homestay family. This is why I want to share with my Toronto readers the ACCESS Toronto Demi Pair Program…as…
Cheese Plate Ideas
Who doesn’t love Cheese Plate Ideas? From informal appetizers to kids’ finger food to fancy party entertaining; a cheese plate is a crowd pleaser on any table! You cheddar believe it (c’mon, that cheese pun was gouda right?)… Cheese Plate Ideas Present an assortment of cheese: sharp, mild, firm, and creamy for your cheese plate. Pick a cheese (or…
Spring Break Ideas
No one wants to hear “I’m bored” this week – so I’ve put together some Spring Break Ideas to bust kid boredom. It’s a mash up of reader favourites, my favourites, and even new Spring Break Ideas. So whether you need Spring Break Ideas at home or Spring Break Ideas while you travel…this is the remedy…
Housecleaning Tips To Make Life Easier
Parent Club is aimed at sharing information to make like a little easier for busy families. These Housecleaning Tips To Make Life Easier are a perfect example of the Parent Club philosophy because, while we all need to clean house, none of us want to spend our whole weekend doing it, right?! Here are three Housecleaning Tips To…
T-fal Actifry Meatball Recipe
I am a big supporter of children’s healthy nutrition. Perhaps it stems from my on-going goal to ensure my kids are not modern day pirates (offering them an assortment of healthy, balanced, meals to prevent scurvy! lol). Which is why I’m sharing this T-fal Actifry Meatball Recipe – because it is a healthy version of…
How To Get Rid Of Household Odors
North American winter means closed windows and stuffy rooms. However we still have smelly garbage, funky sport bags, and not-so-nice odors (I am not a smoker – but wowzers – doesn’t smoke smell hit you hard?!). How to get ride of household odors? Here are a few easy tips to reduce or eliminate the common…
Iron Deficiency and Your Family
Let’s face it…busy families don’t always eat as well as they should. It’s an unfortunate part of modern family life. However, eating convenient sometimes means not fueling our bodies with the elements they need…like iron. So what about Iron Deficiency and Your Family?! Here’s what you need to know… DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored. All products…
Easy Hot School Lunch List
Cold days are upon us…and it’s nice to send a hot lunch to school (it switches up the sandwich routine and warms up the kids before they go out for lunch recess). I’ve put together an Easy Hot Lunch List of kid-friendly comfort foods which can be sent for a hot school lunch. And yes, these would…