Less then a month away! Whether you are planning to buy a Halloween costume for your kids or you have Pinterest filled visions of a DIY masterpiece, you better get started soon! Here are some fun DIY Halloween costumes for kids that are perfect for 2014. Frozen The hype still hasn’t died down … [Read more...]
Halloween Costume Ideas For Your Toddler
Dressing up little ones can be tough; you’ve got to find something that is comfortable (for them) and cute (more for you). Here are some Halloween costume ideas for toddlers that don’t require face makeup but are absolutely adorable! Calvin & Hobbes For siblings or friends, this is an … [Read more...]
Halloween Costumes For Your Baby
Halloween is a fun holiday, especially when kids are involved. While your newborn may be a bit too young to partake in trick-or-treating (and candy eating), they are definitely not too young to dress up and get in the festive spirit. Celebrate your baby's first Halloween with these creative do it … [Read more...]
Into The Garden They Grow With Tara Nolan
The other day my little one quickly rushed out to the garden with a spade in his hand. He jumped into his wellies and went marching into the garden. Turns out that he wanted to plant another seed from the nectarine he had just happily devoured. He'll try and remember to water the spots where he's … [Read more...]
Not Your Parents’ BLACKS!
I've always loved photography. As a child I took a Saturday morning course, and felt so creative, so grown up, so alive, in the hours that I spent in the dark room In high school, I loved taking pictures of friends and places I traveled. I have stacks of photos of parties I've forgotten, and … [Read more...]
Fighting For Crap! Designer Tiffany Pratt Chats About Auctions & Her Gig On HGTV Canada
Tiffany Pratt is one of the fun hosts of HGTV Canada's new series Buy It! Fix It! Sell It! — a show that follows design experts to auctions who fight over second hand crap. Their mission is to buy low and then restore or repurpose their items to sell high to shops, collectors and clients. Tiffany … [Read more...]
Spring Break: Movies & Activities for Chillaxing Time
This spring break, I'm trying to strike a balance between doing "stuff" and some quiet time for the kids. I need to factor in sometime to do some work while they are home. Plus factor in some sick days (of course, timing is everything) and some chillaxing time is just what is needed. We are fans of … [Read more...]
I Can’t Can
Our garden is overflowing right now. Which is cool, except I am anything but a pioneer. I have carved out the time to make homemade Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup and it's delicious but I have just been tossing it in my deep freeze as I make it because I, for the life of me, am afraid to try … [Read more...]
All-Natural Drain Cleaner
Drains are one of those things that you never think about cleaning until it's too late. By the time you actually consider cleaning out your drains, they're usually backing up on you, right? Or at least really slow? I know, I'm the same way. And those drain cleaners? Blech. Nasty chemicals galore. I … [Read more...]
How to Self-Publish
Have you ever thought about writing a book? I've encountered so many friends who have considered this. It's not an easy industry especially in Canada. I once worked at a childrens book publishers and had the fortunate experience of working side-by-side with the book editors who were flooded with … [Read more...]