Homemade Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows
Whether you are watching the Santa Claus parade, wrapping a gift or just snuggling up with the kids and a great holiday book, stay warm this holiday season with these cozy homemade hot chocolate and marshmallow recipes. Wrap up the hot chocolate mixes as pretty Christmas gifts, the easy treat will always be a hit with […]
Time to ‘GET CRACKING’ it is HALLOWEEN! We have some fun ideas to host a Howling Good Time
Halloween is one the most exciting holidays of the year at my house. The kids are thrilled with their pick of costumes, they have chosen their pumpkins and are counting down the days until they can hit the streets and collect all of that candy. As a Mom, the thought of all of those sugary […]
Plan a Halloween Party
Hosting a Halloween party! Here are some tips to ensure it’s a spooktacular success! 1. Theme It Up Choose a fun theme, like “Witches and Wizards,” “Monsters,” or “Classic Halloween.” Decorate accordingly with themed decorations. 2. Invitations Create colorful, themed invitations. You can even make them spooky by adding glitter or drawing little ghosts! 3. […]
Halloween Treats – Less Sugary and Sweet
Halloween is one the most exciting holidays of the year at my house. The kids are thrilled with their pick of costumes, they have chosen their pumpkins and are counting down the days until they can hit the streets and collect all of that candy. As a Mom, the thought of all of those sugary […]
Embrace the Extended Summer: Outdoor Adventures in Ottawa
Embrace the Extended Summer It looks like we are in for another unexpected stretch of warm weather. While the calendar may say it’s fall, Mother Nature seems to have other plans, giving us perfect conditions to soak up the last rays of summer sun. So, whether you’re a local looking for a weekend escape or […]
Easy Ways to Cozy Up Your Home for Fall
The nights are getting cooler and the leaves will soon begin to change. Fall is here and with it comes sweater weather, baking, colourful leaves, warm soups and harvest stews. I can almost feel the seasons changing when I step outside and that’s my cue to make some seasonal changes indoors too. Inspiration is […]
Get Out and Be Active
November is in full swing and the holidays are fast approaching. The days are much shorter, the weather is getting colder and it’s officially the season for hibernating, eating more and exercising less. When curling up on the couch seems far more appealing than heading outside, it takes a little motivation and preparation to keep […]
Thanksgiving Desserts
Create a Workspace
1.Build your Back to School Toolbox: All the tools we need to complete homework are in the box: pens, pencils, calculators, computer. We used the school supply list provided from our school to make sure we filled our boxes with everything we would need for our work space. If you kids like to find another spot […]
Parents’ Night Out: Halloween Fun in Ottawa
Parents’ Night Out: Halloween Fun in Ottawa Hey there, fellow parents! While we’re all busy planning our kids’ trick-or-treating routes and costume preparations, let’s not forget that Halloween can be just as exciting for us grown-ups! I’ve discovered some amazing adult-oriented Halloween events happening around Ottawa that will let you embrace your spooky side after […]
