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 […]
Keeping Kids Busy Blog
The countdown to Christmas is on and children are becoming more excited, and sometimes restless, as the day draws nearer. Keeping them busy and engaged is always the best way to harness that energy and create some terrific memories. Gather up the Glitter Empty out the craft cupboard: glitter, glue, beads, chalk pens, and stickers. […]
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 […]
25 Days of Giving
This is one of my favourite advent activities. Over the years, we have brightened the lives of others during the Christmas season by putting the focus on giving, sharing, caring and love. I know that , we have made the season of giving special for those around us. There are families in our community in […]
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 […]
MITK Guide to 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 […]
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 – […]
