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How to Win the Christmas Clutter Battle
Christmas clutter can be a big problem for many families. Having this strategy prepared ahead of time can really go a long way towards keeping your home tidy and your holiday season stress-free. I have to admit that I feel kind of grinchy talking about Christmas clutter during this time of year when we’re all […]
How to Make Baking Powder at Home
Here’s how to make baking powder at home! You now have one less thing to worry about running out of with this quick and easy solution. If you’re finding yourself needing to make baking powder right now because you’re in the middle of a recipe, you’ve come to the right place! I try to keep […]
Gift Ideas for Veggie Gardeners
This is the time of year where gardeners really start to miss their gardens and start dreaming about the growing season ahead! This is a perfect opportunity for you if you need to find a great Christmas gift for the gardener in your life. They’ll just love something that gets them excited about spring! Here […]
DIY Cedar Garland
A DIY cedar garland is such a classic and elegant choice for your Christmas decor, indoors or out. If you happen to have some cedar trees growing in your backyard, it’s a project that’s surprisingly quick to put together and super inexpensive! I thought I was being super ambitious a few weeks ago when I […]
Card Stock Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Here are some simple card stock elf on the shelf ideas that your elf can easily build for himself if he runs out of ideas for places to hide! All you need to have in the house for him is a little bit of basic white card stock to help him get started! Our elf […]
4 Minute Peppermint Bark Mason Jar Gift
This easy 4 minute Peppermint Bark recipe will quickly become a family favourite and it makes a great mason jar gift too! Friends, there’s this new invention out there and I just have to tell you about it. Chris went out to the store and picked one up the day after we brought baby Jack […]
Winter Coats for Dogs: How to Tell if Your Dog Needs to Wear a Winter Coat
We often think of sweaters and winter coats for dogs as kind of silly and just for show, but the truth is that your dog might need that extra warmth during the winter, just like you do! Here’s how to tell if your dog should wear a winter coat. We adopted our dog Chuckers in […]
How to Make Those Amazing Paper Snowflakes!
These homemade paper snowflakes are such a fun and simple craft for Christmas or winter! They’re always so beautiful and impressive looking, but they’re really kid-friendly too! Isn’t it funny how paper snowflakes end up getting grouped in the “Christmas craft” category? I don’t know about where you live, but around here, Winter doesn’t really […]
Excellent Elf on the Shelf Hiding Spots
Clever, fun, and easy Elf on the Shelf hiding spots for those times when your Elf on the Shelf just can’t figure out where to hide! Do you have an Elf on the Shelf who comes to visit you every December? We welcomed our elf, Kringle, four years ago and we’ve found him pretty much […]
Simple DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
Taking the time to make a handmade gift at this time of year is such an appreciated gesture, but it can be hard to make that happen during this busy season. Here are some of my favourite simple DIY Christmas gift ideas that you can make in just a few minutes! Of course we all […]
