Our dog LOVES chewing apart stuffed animals. She always attacks them at the head, rips it open, and pulls the stuffing out the ear. Every. Single. Time. Kind of creepy. At least it is good incentive for our boys to keep their favourite toys away in their bedroom!! We decided to try and make her some chewing toys, and see ... Read More »
There’s no getting around it: life with kids is expensive. If you’re the kind of person who never goes out for coffee and considers eating out to be a special treat that happens just a few times a year, it can be hard to find ways to trim back your budget. Hop on over to Save.ca where we’re talking about ... Read More »
Once again, we are back to making lunches every day. It was SO nice to have that break over Christmas! No lunches for two whole weeks!! If you are stressed or struggling over what to make or how to make lunch-making go smoothly, head over to save.ca for some Back To School Lunch Tips! Read More »
It was three days before Christmas, and my to-bake list was long. Cinnamon buns, squares, cheesecake, cookies, truffles, etc etc etc… I was kneading a loaf of bread in my KitchenAid Stand Mixer when it clunked and the dough hook stopped turning even though the motor had not stopped running. I raced to turn off the mixer and, of course, ... Read More »
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, if you have kids that will have birthdays this year, or if your kids will be going to birthday parties this year, GET YOUR BUTT OVER TO TARGET’S WINTER CLEARANCE SALE! They say in the flyers that it’s up to 50% off, but I’ve gotten some absolutely fantastic deals there on ... Read More »
At this time of year, we are constantly buying gifts and spending money. Extra tips for the server, the hairdresser, the paper carrier…the list goes on and on. And don’t forget the teacher! A teacher gift does not have to cost a fortune! In fact, most teachers are happier with a smaller, heartfelt token, than a big showy gift!! Head ... Read More »
Our kids don’t spend a lot of time online or playing games. Maybe once or twice a week they are allowed to play something. But I always have a hard time finding a free game that will actually help them practice relevant skills. So when I came across the free math game Prodigy at my school, I really wanted to ... Read More »
If you follow us on Facebook (and if you don’t, DO IT NOW!!), you probably saw (and maybe even took part in) the discussion about my freakishly small entryway at our front door. The hats and the mittens and the scarves were driving me NUTS, so I reached out for help. I was encouraged by many of you who store ... Read More »
Alright, I admit it: I’ve never been fanatical about keeping my legs silky smooth. I love the feel of freshly shaven legs, but my skin is sensitive – I need the really good razors and the expensive shaving cream: keeping my legs in this fashion is a costly venture. Even before kids came along, I much preferred to spend my hard-earned ... Read More »
When the skies turn a ‘hazy shade of winter’ and the wind starts to bite exposed flesh at this time of year, it’s easy to hunker down inside, turn on the fire place & Christmas music, and prepare for hibernation. Pick up that book you’ve been eyeing all summer, press play on that TV series that endless nights of soccer ... Read More »
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