Looking for an easy and inexpensive holiday gift? This Homemade Brownie Mix In A Jar is it. So easy, in fact, you can make it a boredom buster and have your kids layer the ingredients. Think: teacher gift, neighbour gift, Grandparent gift! And I have a handy tip below about how to make a pretty…
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Best Brownies Recipe Ever
I shouldn’t share this because it’s a bit of a family recipe secret. BUT…It. is. so. good! Best Brownies Recipe Ever. Yes, I wrote that. And it is so true. This brownie recipe is so easy. So fudgy. So printer worthy! Make them for a holiday dessert, party treat, or school lunch…this really is the…
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
As a child I ate Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal almost every day. Now as a Mom, I serve it to my kids. Chez moi, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies are served with milk for breakfast, bagged as a dry cereal snack for lunch, and turn into a family activity when I teach my kids how to make Rice…
10 Fall Foods Your Family Should Try
Fall is a great time to explore the fruits and vegetable aisles at the grocery store or farmers market; so many varieties of squashes and colourful root vegetables await discovery. Not to mention the cooler days mean the perfect opportunity to add Fall veggies to soups, stews, slow cookers and roasting pans. 10 Fall Foods Your Family Should Try Squash Spaghetti…
Easy Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Stockings have always been my favourite part of Christmas. They are sometimes practical and sometimes frivolous yet always fun. I’ve put together a list of Easy Stocking Stuffer Ideas…to help make your stocking stuffer shopping a little easier… Easy Stocking Stuffer Ideas I tend to shop for my stocking stuffers in the everyday places I…
5 Ways To Fill Your Home With Fall Scents
Cinnamon, lavender, and orange – to me these are the scents of Fall. As the days grow shorter (and colder), I love to fill my home with fall scents (especially before I host guests). Here are my top 5 Ways To Fill Your Home With Fall Scents (easy and comforting!)… 5 Ways To Fill Your…
5 Financial Gift Ideas For Kids
Every year, my grandmother gave me a $5 bill in a Christmas card (it went up to $10 when I was an adult – bless her heart!). Financial gifts can be a great tradition for families. It helps kids learn how to manage money, builds responsibility, and may help build future goals. I put together 5 Financial…
Clairol Shift A Shade Makeover
I’ve been waiting to share my Clairol Shift A Shade Makeover experience with you. It was a small shift but has made a HUGE impact. Teaser: easy tips on hair, makeup and style which will freshen your look… You may remember that I shared the reasoning behind my participation in the Shift A Shade makeover here: 5…
How To Make Rice Krispies Treats
Classic activities are always best. Which is why I’m sharing this video tutorial on How To Make Rice Krispies Treats – it’s truly a classic. And kids have the best time making Rice Krispies Treats; measuring, pouring and then of course eating! How To Make Rice Krispies Treats Rice Krispies Treats For Toys Make a Treat….
Remembrance Day Craft
This easy Remembrance Day Craft is a great activity for kids. You can make this Coffee Filter Poppy using supplies you already have around your home or classroom. It also helps kids learn about watercolours, colour blending, and action/reaction. This craft is great for pre-school/kindergarten aged kids all the way up to older kids. Remembrance Day…
Strawberry Muffin Recipe
You will want to bookmark this Strawberry Muffin Recipe (it is a perfect grab n’ go breakfast). Easy, yummy, and completely freeze-able – make a batch or two of these strawberry muffins this weekend! Strawberry Muffin Recipe Strawberry Muffin Recipe Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Parent Club Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time:…
List of Canadian Children’s Book Publishers
When I published my first book Boredom Busters, I did extensive research into who in Canada publishes children’s books. I have compiled a List of Canadian Children’s Book Publishers here as a go-to resource for anyone wanted to pitch, query, and/or submit a manuscript to a Canadian publisher… List of Canadian Children’s Book Publishers Aside: You…