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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kids Friendly Pumpkin Decorating
These kid – friendly pumpkin decorating ideas are super fun, safe and easy to do. The best part is that they leave little mess and can be made and enjoyed well before the big day. 1. STICKERS Stickers are the easiest, cleanest option for pumpkin decorating. Most households with kids have lots of stickers. On […]
Skate the City – Ottawa’s Best Outdoor Rinks
Ottawa’s winter wonderland comes alive with an incredible variety of outdoor skating experiences for every style and skill level. At the heart of it all is the world-famous Rideau Canal Skateway, stretching an impressive 7.8 kilometers through downtown Ottawa and holding the Guinness World Record for largest naturally frozen skating rink. Beyond this iconic attraction, […]
Stay Up Late and Celebrate!
Five – Four – Three – Two – One! The countdown is on to make plans to ring in the New Year! Dancing? Dining Out? House Party? Family Gathering? There is no shortage of fun events and outings going on around town this year. For me, a cozy New Year’s Eve at home with my […]
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 – […]
