This year I decided to be a little bit “crafty” and tackle making a wreath. I have to preface this by saying I have very few creative bones in my body and usually find any sort of crafting or Pinterest-type projects to be overwhelming. However, this year was a little different. My coworkers and I decided to …
Category: Holidays
Apr 22 2018
Celebrate Earth Day with the Lyrid Meteor Shower
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to top it off with the a meteor shower? This Earth Day weekend we are graced with the dazzling Lyrid Meteor Shower, which peaked last night and will hopefully brighten the skies again tonight at about 2 a.m. local daylight time. The Lyrid Meteor Shower is one of the …
Apr 22 2018
Earth Day Awareness: The Town with No Waste
Here’s the story of how one group of people are making drastic changes to live waste-free lives. In 2003, the government of Kamikatsu, Japan implemented a rigorous recycling program where the residents were asked to separate their waste into 34 categories, with the goal of being a waste free town. Now, they are nearly at that …
Apr 17 2018
Mother’s Day Craft: Whimsical Bath Salt Bottles
You have probably seen these at countless children’s festivals or even in stores. Those nice jars filled with colored sand to create a little 3D art piece. There are actually two ways to make these; you can layer the colors vertically or horizontally, as a work of art that can be used for a relaxing …
Apr 08 2018
Early Bird Gift Ideas for Mom
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you want some unique gift ideas, then have a look at these – some are personal and handmade, and some are just super practical. Cards For a card, check out the hand-painted, adorable illustrated cards available from the folks at one canoe two. They currently have these …
Mar 30 2018
Healthy Alternatives for Easter
It’s only a few days away and the stores are packed with chocolates, candies, baskets and everything else that has to do with Easter. Actually, in some places those shelves have been packed since just before Valentine’s day but Easter probably hasn’t been on your mind for that long. Every year I do the exact …
Mar 29 2018
Anytime Sugar Cookies
Get the whole family baking With Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away, the time is right to get baking. Get your aprons and whisks ready, because baking is a great way to bring your family together in the kitchen. In fact, a recent study conducted on behalf of Unilever, the maker of …
Dec 23 2017
Ginger-Molasses Reindeer Cookies
Whether you’re participating in a cookie exchange with friends or making a treat for St. Nick, add these adorable reindeer cookies to your holiday baking this year. As sweet to look at as they are to eat, the salty pretzel antlers complement the season’s favourite flavours of ginger, cinnamon cloves and sweet molasses. These homemade …