Holiday Mom Savers
Christmas Morning Make Ahead Recipes BUTTERMILK COUNTRY CARROT CAKE Packed with wholesome Ontario Carrots, carrot cake always makes a great after-school snack. This easy stir-together is chock full of carrots, iron-rich raisins and low-fat buttermilk. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Baking Time: 1 hour Serves 12 to 16 2/3 cup (150 […]
Fun and Festive Christmas Ornaments to make with the Kids
Handmade Keepsake Ornaments How our tree has grown since the kids have come into our lives. Each year, as we put up our tree, we take time to look at the ornaments that we have collected over the years. There is the one we got for a wedding gift, our first home, baby’s first Christmas […]
Crafts with Christmas Cookie Cutters
Make your own wrapping paper. Dip cookie cutters into paint and press them onto craft paper. I like to use the big roll from Ikea, $4.99 for meters of fun. Trace the cutters onto sponges. Cut out the sponges and sponge paint a Christmas scene. Take photos from previous years, glue them to magnetic paper […]
Make a New Year’s Time Capsule
This is a fun and easy project that the whole family can do together. Start by asking a few questions to get the kids thinking about what they would like to add to the box: Where do you think we will live in the future? What will you remember about this year? What do you […]
Sparkling Nights: The Ultimate Family Guide to Ottawa’s Christmas Lights
The snow has started to fall and the city is finally fully dressed for Christmas. Colourful lights shine bright, evergreens drape on the fresh fallen snow and neighborhoods are transformed. It’s Christmas in the city. Bundle up the kids, grab some sweet Christmas treats and a mug of hot chocolate. There’s nothing like a family […]
Easy Advent Calendars
Links to full instructions below 1. Easy Paper Chain Calendar 2. Spice Tin Wreath 3. The Easiest Advent Calendar 4. Trim Santas Beard 5. Baby Socks Countdown 6. Muffin Tin Advent 7. Advent Paper Chain 8. Painted Popsicle Sticks 9. Cute Christmas House 10 Shoe Bag Advent
Keepsake Ornaments
How our tree has grown since the kids have come into our lives. Each year, as we put up our tree, we take time to look at the ornaments that we have collected over the years. There is the one we got for a wedding gift, our first home, baby’s first Christmas times two – […]
Santa FAQs
My Kids are starting to ask questions about Santa this year. I have had to do some quick thiniking on my feet to make sure that they continue to believe. Here is my list of Santa FAQs How can Santa fly around the world and deliver all those presents in just a few hours? Santa […]
MITKs Ultimate List of Christmas Things to Do
2016 Edition It’s that time of year again. This city is alight with twinkling lights. Festivals and craft sales are under way and Santa’s helpers are stationed in their ornate mall displays waiting for the enthusiastic children to visit, lists in hand. It’s Christmas Time in the City. There is so much to do and […]
Help Santa Toy Parade
November 22rd, 2014 Time: 11:00 a.m. Parade Route Below Help Ottawa firefighters collect toys for those in need. The Help Santa Toy Parade of lights is a tradition in Ottawa. Local firefighters walk the route collecting toys from spectators. Starts at National Archives on Wellington Street, heading east on Wellington until Bank. The parade turns […]
