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Can Making Your Bed Change Your Life?

May 9, 2013 by thenest 3 Comments

How many of us dreaded that common refrain from our childhood of "Go make your bed!"? Did we not hate hearing it, and then go pull up the covers and flatten down the lumps as fast as we could,so we could get on with the fun part of our day? I know that was me as a child. However, I started making my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Tagged With: bed-making, home

Pantone’s Colour of The Year: Yay or Nay?

May 7, 2013 by thenest 2 Comments

Do you follow home decor trends? I do. I LOVE reading home decor magazines and taking bits of inspiration into my own home in small ways. This year, Pantone announced the colour of the year for 2013  is Emerald Green. I have to admit....I was not inspired. I haven't decorated in large doses of green … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furnishing Tagged With: emerald green, home decor

12 Wonderful Ideas for Mother’s Day

May 1, 2013 by thenest Leave a Comment

With Mother's Day less than 2 weeks away, I thought it would be a great time to round up some ideas of things that you could buy, craft or make for a special mom in your life.....whether it be your own mom or a mom that you admire! A special treat of breakfast in bed is always a hit when made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Events Tagged With: gifts, Mother's Day

3 Must Have Camping Recipes

April 24, 2013 by thenest Leave a Comment

My husband took our little boat out of winter hibernation this weekend. I could feel the excitement of a new fishing and camping season just around the corner. Yes. We take part in that great Canadian pastime of summer camping...with a tent, sleeping bags and fireside cooking. We all have our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: camping, recipes

3 Ways To Save On Groceries Today

April 21, 2013 by thenest 2 Comments

Just out of curiosity, have you ever asked  friends what they spend on food for their family each week? This question always leads to such an interesting conversation because the difference in food budgets between families can be HUGE...depending on eating out habits, the number and ages of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: family budget, groceries, menu planning

Got Kids’ Art? Hang It!

April 17, 2013 by thenest 1 Comment

School will be out soon and that means that kids will soon be dragging home the biggest hodge podge pile of art ever. Now that my kids are older, in Grades 6 and 11, I miss those days. Those crayon drawings with "Mom" scrawled across them in shaky crayon...they really are the most beautiful pictures … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids' Art

3 Sweet Treats for The Weekend

April 12, 2013 by thenest 3 Comments

The weekend is here! Yay! Often,  I like to bake treats for my family on the weekends, which can be anything from a simple pan of brownies to the more-effort-involved pie. If you don't bake, but would like to, I really encourage you to give it a try. If you feel something is holding you back, try … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Bars, brownie, recipes

The Monday Morning Muddle

April 8, 2013 by thenest Leave a Comment

This morning was it.'The Monday Morning Muddle'. Does it happen in your nest? The end-of-the-weekend hangover, where no one wants to get out of bed? Precious minutes pass by and then things quickly become a jostle of hurried-up chaos and 'Mom, where's my..._____",  There is nothing worse than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: organize, planning, school lunches

Welcome to The Nest!

April 3, 2013 by thenest Leave a Comment

Welcome to The Nest! I am so excited to have you here with me. Here at The Nest, we will be chatting and sharing ideas for everything  to do with running a busy family home. It is my philosophy that life is busy and our homes provide, ultimately, a sanctuary and shelter away from the stresses of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: crafts, DIY, home, organizing, recipes

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