The closer we get to the Christmas season, the more our children want to participate in crafts, baking, and everything Christmas-related. So I thought I’d go through and find some of our favourite activities from last year and put them together so we can access them easily. There are some fun ones here! Felt Snowman – what better way to build ... Read More »
One of the best parts of Christmas is the smells. A combination of baking/cooking, along with the tree – just brings back so many memories. And I love baking, but sometimes I don’t get around to it, but still want the smells. That’s where simmer pots are so great. You leave it on the stove to simmer, and it smells ... Read More »
When I was growing up, dessert was not an altogether common affair at our dinner table. When we did have dessert, chances were that it was cantaloupe, yogurt with fruit sauce, or fruit salad. However. However. Now and again, my mom would make an amazing and decadent hot dessert – a pudding cake. If you’ve never had a pudding cake before, let ... Read More »
I made these meatballs this weekend for a babyshower. Come to think of it, it probably wasn’t the best option to make, since the new mother as well as the host of the shower don’t eat pork and, well, these are pork meatballs, but that just meant there were more for the rest of us. There’s going to be a theme ... Read More »
Can you name all of the movies in the collage above? If not, it’s high time that you take a look at the list below! As soon as the ‘cold’ winds start to blow in the Autumn, my head turns to the upcoming Christmas season. I can’t help it – it’s just always been in me. I love the beginning of ... Read More »
We’ve been making these for years – they are such an easy meal (especially if you’ve forgotten to take meat out to thaw!), and it is a great way to sneak extra veggies to your kids. We often make it as part of a dipping supper (all finger foods, all dippable) – the kids love it! This is a great alternative ... Read More »
We love taking the kids to the movie theatre, but it can cost a fortune! Here’s some information about Community Day at Cineplex: free movies with cheap concession prices – with proceeds going to the Canadian Olympic Foundation! November 16. See website for showtimes and details. http://www.cineplex.com/Promos/CommunityDay.aspx Read More »
I’m a big fan of buying what’s in season, and when I went to the store last week, apparently cabbage was in season! I bought a HUGE head for $.99 – it was massive! Even after removing a few of the outside leaves, I was left with a lot of cabbage. I knew we were going to make a ... Read More »
We did some last-minute Halloween treats today – Pumpkin / Jack-o-Lantern Rice Krispies Treats! My little man is not yet 3, but I’m doing my best to get him helping me in the kitchen with something almost every day. He doesn’t do a lot yet – dumps measuring cup-fulls of ingredients into the mixing bowls, helps me stir things together, ... Read More »
I first saw this cake on a pin from A Merrier World, and have been looking for an excuse to try it out ever since! We went to Sarnia to visit my mother in law for her birthday last weekend, and since we’re the only kids left in the province, I try to make her a cake. Everyone likes having ... Read More »
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