I made this up the other day whilst putting together valentines for my children’s classes. I wanted to make something up for the teachers without spending a lot of money. I looked at what I had on hand and put together this little craft that I think is pretty and thoughtful. Mom’s would love it [...]
With the price of groceries climbing, many people are trying to find low-cost alternatives to feeding their family while keeping everyone eating healthy. A summer garden is the perfect way to add to your fresh food while saving money. Planning a garden takes time and patience if you want to pack as much as possible [...]
Just the thought of cherry and coconut together makes me giddy. Add fudge to that and I need a minute to compose myself. Last year when I made my Cinnamon Heart Sugar Cookie recipe, I was determined to make a follow up cherry-flavoured treat for this year. Here is a little unknown fact about me. [...]
Search the internet and you will find numerous adorable craft ideas for kids to make for their grandparents. Buying a more practical gift for a grandparent can be a little more challenging. Here are some ideas for when you want to give something in addition to the photos and crafts. Art on canvas So yes, [...]
I had so much fun (creating) eating my Pumpkin Spice Latte Fudge for fall that I decided to try a Spiced Rum & Eggnog fudge for the holidays. This time around I only needed one try and it set perfectly. I made them a few days ago and have been meaning to photograph them to [...]
Winter packs a punch in Canada. The cold temperatures, shorter daylight hours and wind drive up energy consumption and, with that, our winter energy bills can skyrocket. These simple tips can help keep your house warm and your monthly bills in check. Regular Furnace Maintenance If you take good care of your home comfort equipment, [...]
The stocking stuffers we exchange with our family is usually the one thing I forget about until the very end. Then I’m left to run around, frantically looking for stuff to stuff. Not this year. This year, I tried something a little different for my stocking stuffers. I ordered everything online, from one store, and [...]
There are some things that I label as necessities over the holidays. Among the many foods I enjoy, eggnog is one of those things that make my Christmas, well, Christmas-y. And I have the perfect eggnog recipe for you. If you’ve never tried homemade eggnog, you are missing out. I feel I need to apologize [...]
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” Og Mandino Jasper held it’s fifth annual Dark Sky Festival from October 16 – 25 this year and our whole family drove out to experience the various activities in and around town. [...]
Today I am taking you to Slovakia with a traditional egg dish that is made in many Slovak households during Easter. This is not a dish I was brought up on every year, but since I have been sharing recipes from around the world, I thought why not challenge myself to learn one from my [...]
The ghosts and goblins have been packed away in their boxes for another year, and the mistletoe and ornaments have taken their place in our home. There are only six more weeks until Christmas day and I am filled with anticipation for the holidays and everything that comes with it. Around our home, the holidays [...]