There’s nothing quite as enjoyable as fixing or building something yourself, whether you’re a first-time DIYer or you’ve been taking on home projects for years. And one of the first things that any DIYer learns is that different jobs need different tools! From designing a custom built-in bookcase to setting up a swing set for …
Once you discover a craft you love, you might quickly start to spend a lot of time and money perfecting it. So, as you get better at creating that amazing artwork, it just makes sense to potentially start making some money from it! But, making the move from recreational crafting to side hustling does take …
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From decorating the house to handing out candy, there’s a lot to love about Halloween. And in our family, the best part of the big day is dressing up! While we usually wear individual costumes we choose ourselves, sometimes we decide to dress as a group instead. Matching Halloween costumes always get great reactions from …
Kids often have a natural fascination with their family members, and love discovering fun facts about relatives. And learning about their heritage has a tremendous impact on a child’s identity, too! But how can you go beyond a fun story or two, and really get kids invested in learning about their past? Creating a DIY …
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If there’s one thing that’s true about family life, it’s that it’s never boring! From work and school to chores and sports, life can feel like a whirlwind at times for most families. So how can a busy parent keep track of classes, birthdays, appointments, and more? A good smartphone calendar can help a lot, …
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Of all the year’s holidays, most moms have a special love of Mother’s Day. Once a year, they get to hang up their “mom” hats and sit back as everyone shows appreciation for them. From handmade gifts to fun week-long vacations, every family celebrates differently. Here are some ideas for heartfelt Mother’s Day gifts for …
Being stuck indoors, no matter what the reason, can leave parents feeling stressed out about entertaining little ones. But rain or a day home from school can translate into the perfect opportunity for some learning outside of books and blackboards! Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects are a great choice for at-home entertainment. They provide the chance for …
When a child reaches the teen years, traditional themed birthday parties tend to lose their appeal. But that doesn’t mean you should skip the party altogether! Teenagers love to have a good time and they love to share those experiences with others. A great party just means coming up with some ideas that are a …
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About two years ago, I upgraded my basic car to a sleek and fully loaded Ford Taurus X crossover. It had everything from a built-in DVD player for road trips to Sirius Satellite Radio to an optional third row of seating. And for a 2009 vehicle, it had very low kilometers and was in great …
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With Halloween not far away, my thoughts are turning to creating costumes for everyone in the family. I find that the sooner I get started, the easier things are. I’m a big believer in making costumes whenever possible to save money. But sewing and gluing last-minute until the early hours of the morning can easily …
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Spring has finally arrived in Saskatchewan and I couldn’t be happier! But with a brand-new house on six acres of ungroomed prairie, I also couldn’t be busier! My husband and I have a list of the different jobs we want to complete this spring and summer, and we’ve already started tackling it. One of our …
For many children, math can be one of the trickier school subjects to really master. If you have a child that’s struggling to learn math, take advantage of the extra free time in summer to help him learn rounding with decimals in a fun way! This simple game is fast-paced and exciting whether you let …
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One of the things I love most about winter break is the way it gives my family the chance to really appreciate all the fun winter has to offer. Too often, we tend to hide away indoors when snowy weather arrives instead of embracing the options for great winter activity that the cold weather can …
Halloween has always been one of my favourite holidays. I love the costumes, the decorations and the fun spooky spirit of the season. So I also love creating DIY décor for the yard to get everyone into the Halloween spirit! This year, we don’t have a whole lot of space to decorate since the front …
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When I was a kid, I used to love watching the Peanuts specials during the holidays. Like so many people, A Charlie Brown Christmas was my favourite. But I loved the Halloween special almost as much, and the Easter special was tons of fun too! Once I had children of my own, I was eager …
When I take a moment or two to watch my boys, I’m always amazed by how quickly they’re growing. The years are slipping by faster and faster, and I know soon these precious childhood moments will be gone. In our fast-paced lives, taking time to enjoy my boys’ childhood is more important than ever, but …
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I’ve always had a tendency to go a bit overboard when it comes to my boys’ birthday parties. It’s partly because I like choosing a theme and seeing what kind of creative ideas I can tie to it. It’s partly because I love seeing how impressed kids are with the food, games and decorations. But …
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Last week I shared an easy and fun kitchen organization project I created using nothing but my HP Stream 11 laptop, labels printed on my HP Envy 5530 printer and some cute mason jars. I loved the way these simple labels not only helped me organize my kitchen but also added some personality to my …
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The sun is shining, the snow is gone and warm breezes are blowing…there’s not much doubt about it; spring is finally here! And while I wish that meant nothing more than outdoor fun and games, it also means it’s time to get my house organized! This year, HP Canada helped me tackle the goal of …
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Even though I love a sweet treat as much as anyone, I can’t help but feel like kids get far too much chocolate and candy during most holidays. And with Easter quickly approaching, the store shelves filled with hollow chocolate bunnies and marshmallow-filled eggs already have me picturing just how much unhealthy food my boys …
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There’s nothing like spring to bring out my inner creativity, and this year I had the chance to really show off my springtime style with a fun trash to treasure spring makeover project! Giving an outdated item new life is something I’ve always enjoyed, both because it saves money and because it lets me put …
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There aren’t many children that don’t love the hit DreamWorks movie How to Train Your Dragon, and now the fun is continuing on Blu-ray and DVD with How to Train Your Dragon 2! If your kids haven’t seen the newest adventures of Hiccup and Toothless, you’ll want to pick up a copy of the movie …
The incredibly popular new animated feature Mr. Peabody & Sherman is available today on Blu-ray and DVD, and 20th Century Fox is in the mood to celebrate! So what’s the best way to enjoy the release of this fun-filled movie with your kids? With some Mr. Peabody & Sherman activity sheets of course!
Get ready to shake your tail feathers! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment takes you deep into the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest for the most fun you’ll have all summer, as Rio 2 debuts on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD. Just in time for summer vacation, this hilarious family adventure will samba its way into your home …
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With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, now is a great time to sit down with the kids and create a fun craft for a loved one. And if you’re in need of a little inspiration, you’re sure to find it with these twelve easy Valentine crafts for kids!
Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year and I love adding a homemade touch to my holiday season with Christmas craft ideas and other homemade items. While store-bought treats and decorations are nice, there’s something especially heartwarming about making Christmas treats, crafts and presents myself whenever possible. Of course as a mother, I’m usually …
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When I was at BlogHer13 in Chicago a few weeks ago, my sister took my oldest son and her oldest daughter to the movie theatre to check out one of the summer’s new animated features, Epic. The kids loved it and I heard stories about it for quite some time afterwards. Lucky for me, yesterday, …
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Last year I shared the exciting news that Coca-Cola and the World Wildlife Federation were partnering to support the Arctic Home program, which is dedicated to raising awareness for the conservation of the polar bears and the Arctic North that makes up their habitat. The program has been a phenomenal success so far and now …
Even though Saskatchewan is still icy cold and covered in snow, Easter is just a few weeks away! While the Easter Bunny may be hiding goodies inside the house instead of outside this year, I know that won’t diminish my boys’ enjoyment of the holiday! We have a few special traditions each year for Easter. …
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On December 11, Ice Age: Continental Drift will be available on Blu-ray and DVD and to celebrate, 20th Century Fox has created some fabulous activity sheets so that you can let your kids enjoy hidden object fun or a drawing lesson while they wait for the big release! Click on the pictures below to access …
Recently I was contacted by the National Watermelon Promotion Board and asked to participate in its first-ever kid-tastic Watermelon Blogger Challenge. The task was simple: create a watermelon recipe, a reproduction of one of the watermelon carvings on the watermelon.org site or an original watermelon carving for the chance to win a prize. I was …
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We may only be in the early weeks of summer, but my boys are already getting a little stir-crazy. I’ve been making sure that we take lots of bike rides, enjoy plenty of outdoor play and do some fun crafts in the house every few days. But I’m always looking for other ways to keep …
I’m not by nature a very organized person and because of this, a large percentage of the jewellery I buy ends up lost. After losing one earring from my favourite pair I finally decided: this ends today! So I made my own extremely simple DIY earring holder using things I already had in my own …
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Last weekend we celebrated Zackary’s sixth birthday. He requested a Super Mario Bros. birthday party and I have to confess, I put off planning it a little longer than I should have. I had some potential reviews of birthday party supplies that ended up not working out, so when he asked me exactly one week …
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If you’re looking for a fun craft to make with your kids, why not try your hand at a customized hat? They’re inexpensive, quick to make and look amazing! In fact, I just made a dozen of them for party favours for my son’s birthday party! Customized Baseball Hats Materials: Hat (I bought a plain …
Easter just isn’t the same without a bowl of colourful dyed Easter eggs on the table but this year, why not try out some fun new egg colouring techniques? One of my favourite ways to dye eggs with a little extra flair is to create marble eggs. The finished look is so unique and the …
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If you are anything like me and you sometimes find it tricky to find activities to keep your kids occupied during the holidays or weekends, why not make weekends more exciting by doing some cooking and crafts? On a Saturday afternoon when the kids are desperate for entertainment, put on your apron and get messy …
