The holidays are all about spending quality time with those we love. This year, surprise family and friends by switching things up and hosting a fabulous holiday brunch instead of the traditional turkey dinner. Brunch is one of favourite times of day to host, especially when our kids were little. The boys were rested and happy, loved breakfast food, and when it was over we had the whole rest of the day to clean up. New Year Day is a perfect time to finally catch up with friends over a … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect Holiday Brunch: Entertaining Made Easy with a Few Simple Tips
December 19, 2016 By 108 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Pallet Projects
December 16, 2016 By 40 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
A couple of weeks back I mentioned on facebook that we were working on some pallet projects. In the Fall we had visited a strange local junk yard type place with so many random things for sale. Rusty old cars and tractors, barn boards, windows, you name it, it was literally a treasure trove of junk and unique finds. We spotted an old pallet that had thinner boards than regular ones and asked the man about it. He said we could have it for free and handed my husband a crow bar to remove the … [Read more...]
Toys for Boys and One Amazing Product for Mom!
December 13, 2016 By 26 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Whenever I'm looking for gifts for one of the many little boys in my life I know I can always count on toys from JAKKS Pacific Canada and Incredible Novelties for something fun and a little different! Being a boymom of three and an aunt and great aunt to another handful of little boys means I pretty much know the toy aisle inside and out! I'm always on the look out for new and interesting items, especially during the holidays. This year, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are all the rage … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Ornaments for Boys
December 12, 2016 By 18 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Sometimes it can be a little bit harder to get boys excited over crafting, my secret? Make it all about food! While the boys reluctantly sit at the table for glue and glitter, they will race eachother over when we create with food. They always said the way to a boys heart was through his tummy, though in our case it's probably his sweet tooth! lol Another great way to get boys crafting is to gear it to stuff they already love! This Christmas, I'm rounding up some fun holiday ornaments that … [Read more...]
Cuddly and Cozy for the Holidays with Showcase
December 9, 2016 By 133 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Recently I've been having a ton of fun making gift baskets up for loved ones. I just love a nicely wrapped gift and I think a basket filled with fun items, all wrapped up in cellophane and a bow is a real showstopper! Recently I created the most adorable Bedtime Basket for my Great Nephew who is turning 2. It was filled with books, stuffed animals, pjs, a night lights etc and I wanted to create a similar basket for one of my own boys. But what to put in a Bedtime Basket for an older kid? I found … [Read more...]
Stuff Those Stockings with Thermos
December 8, 2016 By 17 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Here's a little trick I have for filling stockings, instead of buying a ton of small items that can really add up cost wise, choose a bigger item that's going to fill a good portion of the stocking and then work around it. My suggestion? A Thermos beverage container. My boys each keep one of the Thermos FUNtainers at their desk at school. The teachers encourage this to avoid kids asking for drinks at the water fountain, the kids love it and as a parent … [Read more...]
