Making playdough is a fun activity you can do with your children and the resulting product can give them hours of creative playtime. My recipe for the best homemade playdough comes from my son’s preschool classroom many years ago. We have been making this recipe for years. It produces a large batch of soft, pliable playdough that lasts and lasts. Best of all, it’s made from all natural food ingredients. I really believe in old-fashioned fun and getting kids away from screens and using their ...
Easy giant cookie recipe
This easy giant cookie recipe is a great one to make with children. They will love the idea of a giant cookie! It is also the perfect dessert to serve at a pizza party as the cookie resembles a pizza when cut into slices. Feel free to add whatever extra treats you may like, such as nuts, candies, or chocolate bar chunks. I learned this recipe when I was a grade 8 student taking Home Economics. Our school had a wonderful program to provide Home Economics (cooking and sewing) as well as ...
Packing guide for a one-week Disney World vacation
Our Disney World vacation is only a week away and I’ve been planning it for about 6 months now. I even started packing 3 weeks before our departure date because it’s winter here and a girl’s gotta dream! Having been to Disney World with our family of 5 previously, I had a pretty good idea of what to pack and checked my trip notes from our most recent trip for things I wish we had brought. Our boys are aged 8, 12 and 14 and we’re flying to our destination and will be using Disney transportation ...
Carbon Monoxide Safety in the Home with First Alert
I love having a nicely decorated home, but what gives me comfort and reassurance, is knowing that our home provides a safe environment for our three boys. My family knows how much I care about safety, but I have to admit that in working with First Alert for this post I learned some important things I didn’t previously know about Carbon Monoxide safety in the winter months. I’m going to keep this simple because I know that most of us don’t want to dwell on safety issues. Rather, I want to share ...
Easy DIY wood clipboard
I do a lot of DIY projects around here, but my favourite projects are ones that I know my readers will actually try. There’s nothing more rewarding than when one of you sends me a photo of your completed project or a quick note saying how well your project turned out. I designed this easy DIY wood clipboard specifically for those of you who want a simple project. Additionally, no power tools are needed. My easy DIY wood clipboard is the perfect afternoon project and I guarantee you will want ...
Late winter living room refresh
It may be wishful thinking, but I like to think that we are into late winter now. Which means it’s fair game to dream about spring and to freshen up our décor in anticipation of the season of renewal. Valentine’s Day has passed and like any décor lover, I’m thinking about the next seasonal celebrations. On the radar are St. Patrick’s Day, the official beginning of spring, and Easter. For now, I’ve decided to put most of the pink décor away and focus on neutrals and bringing in some fresh ...
