My husband has one of those jobs that require him to travel overseas every so often. The hardest part of him being away, isn't dragging the garbage to the end of the driveway, lonely evenings or even dealing with the boys day in and day out on my own. The hardest part is actually cooking meals. My boys are particularily picky, I'm being kind, they are insanely picky, and while we try to get them to eat our meals when hubs is home, there's honestly no point in making a full meal that I know … [Read more...]
East Made Easy ~ Broccoli Beef Stir fry
November 25, 2014 By 25 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
10 Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Craft
November 25, 2014 By 12 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Do you have one of those perfectly decorated trees like the ones at the mall? I LOVE those trees, they are so pretty! Our tree looks nothing like that, but still, I wouldn't have it any other way because each ornament means something to me, especially the ones the kids make! I love watching them grow each year with hand or fingerprint designs and you can see their crafting abilities unfold and expand as the years go on! So we have a bit of a mish mash tree, some pretty balls, ornaments … [Read more...]
Christmas in a Can, DIY Gift Idea
November 24, 2014 By 32 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Decorate a fun container to gift Christmas treats! It's a fun and low cost DIY gift idea. I love making DIY gifts for the holidays, it's such a fun and inexpensive way to show someone you care. When I found these adorable little metal pails, I knew I wanted to create something with them! Here's what I came up with DIY Gift Container for Christmas Treats You'll Need Small metal pails, I found mine online at B2Bwraps. They come in metal and clear and have different sizes. I choose the … [Read more...]
Here’s a Tasty Way to Give Back this Year!
November 23, 2014 By 6 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Tis the season to give back, what better time to help out someone else than the holidays, and there's so many ways you can do it! We dropped off our toy drive donation today and have our food bank donations waiting to head out the door, but our favourite way to give this holiday is getting involved with #TreatsForToys! For the second year in a row Kellogg's Rice Krispies is partnering with The Salvation Army for the #TreatsforToys program and we were happy to take part again this … [Read more...]
What’s Your Cupcake Personality? Find out at Kimberley’s Bakeshoppe!
November 22, 2014 By 118 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Are you a Vanilla Bean or a Red Velvet? Carrot Nut or Pumpkin Spice? Me? I'm a Triple Chocolate!! Yeahhhhh Baby! That's right, no surprise there, I LOVE me some Chocolate and Chocolate x3 is right up my alley! Want to know your own cupcake personality?? Sure ya do,because in addition to discovering your cupcake personality, there’s a chance to win fabulous prizes (including free cupcakes) and gift certificates to Crate & Barrel! Head over to Kimberely's Bakeshoppe and find out yours … [Read more...]
FROZEN inspired Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies
November 21, 2014 By 31 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I'm usually one of those early shoppers, I like to get everyone one my list done before the hustle and bustle hits, but I leave my boys until mid December because they are constantly changing their minds, and adding to their list with every television commercial they see. This year, I haven't even started anyone on my list. Partly because we did some travelling in November that occupied my time and thoughts, but mostly because I just don't know what to buy! So since I'm putting shopping off, I … [Read more...]
