I had been wanting to try to make this Juice Box Wallet boredom buster for a while now. It just looked like a great way to upcycle something meant for the recycling box. So do you want to know how to make a Juice Box Wallet… Juice Box Wallet You will need: A large juice…
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Homemade Garlic Croutons
This week I decided to be a bit daring and create my own Homemade Garlic Croutons. See, my kids LOVE the garlic goodness but I wanted to see if I could make a healthy version. The result: an easy, inexpensive, delicious Homemade Garlic Croutons recipe. You gotta try this… What made my Homemade Garlic Croutons…
Easter Bunny Gift Ideas
The Easter Bunny is much anticipated in my house. Not for the Easter candy (we are a no-candy household). Not really for the Easter chocolate (admittedly there is a bit). It’s for the Easter Bunny Gift. Yes, our Easter Bunny has always brought a small gift – he did it throughout my childhood and now…
Tips For Living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It’s not a secret (but it used to be – more on that below). My IBS is chronic, unreliable, embarrassing, and at times a detriment to my health. I’ve had IBS for most of my life…and I thought it time to share my Tips For Living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)….
Tips To Get Your Kids To Help Clean
Cleaning can be such a “chore” n’est pas?! I try to make housework a family activity because A) it gets it done faster (mostly) and B) it teaches the kids the life skill of keeping things clean. Here are my 8 Tips To Get Your Kids To Help Clean… 8 Tips To Get Your Kids…
Want the Aveeno Experience?
Sharing a very cool find….Want the Aveeno Experience?? Canadians you can! Aveeno has launched a new campaign in 120 nail bars across Canada where clients can experience Aveeno products, coupons, and even take home a free trial. Awesome n’est pas?! We often forgot that a little bit of pampering is good for the soul. I…
#BoredomBusters Trended #1 in Canada
This is the kinda thing that makes your week (well, mine anyway)… I couldn’t believe that my #BoredomBusters #1 in Canada…beat out Pancake Tuesday and Agents of Shield (is it petty that I kinda love that?!). I had to confirm it on Trendsmap… And then going to get milk at Shoppers and finding my book…
School Break Activities
Wondering what to do with the kids during March Break or Spring Break (yeah…me too!). Never fear! I’ve come up with 7 School Break Activities for around the house. And obviously, my book Boredom Busters can surely keep the kids busy too 😉 Music. Be it listening to an ipod on the couch or having a…
Life’s Little Messes
Some of Life’s Little Messes become the best childhood memories. Like art activities. Baking together. Birthday parties. We made a whole LOT of messes when creating the kid activities for my book Boredom Busters but you know what? It was time well spent. Life’s Little Messes are learning moments for kids (and parents alike)… Today’s activity…
Family Destinations In Toronto
Visiting Toronto or just exploring your own city…these are my favourite 8 Family Destinations In Toronto. Family Destinations in Toronto Ontario Science Centre – hands on family fun (from babies to teens). Plan for a whole day visit. My #1 family destination recommendation in Toronto. Healthy food options in cafeteria. English and French. Good parking….
Grazing and Alice Eats
I am a grazer. I eat many small meals throughout the day. So do my kids. So when I heard about a recipe book called “Grazing” I was completely interested. Instead of a regular book review…I decided to do something different…actually test drive the recipes and see if they were a hit or miss with…
Fruit Eating Game
This is a fun Fruit Eating Game I created with the kids over the holidays. My daughter actually said “Mommy, Papa has ‘fun parent’ competition today!” – I think that was meant as a compliment 😉 Anyway, this fruit eating game was a big hit with the kids (and it got them eating fruit with…