Crafts

I thought I would share this little video for all the mamas that want to make a special little decoration for Palm Sunday and beyond to Easter and the whole year. And now that my boys are starting to show a big interest in my work, I wanted to let…

When little ones are ready to transition to the “big table” there are a few things you can do to make that change run smoothly. Giving them a personalized placemat will make them feel special and proud. And if you’re lucky, it may even help them mind their manners that…

As a family, we spend many hours on the road. Whether it is commuting from school or family visits, long trips to the country, or even longer trips anywhere from 3-9 hours (or more). Since the boys were little, I made it a point to have an activity bin in…

Looking for a simple and rewarding decoration to do with your children for Easter? I wrote our tradition of making an Easter tree over on Omaiki.com. It’s a great activity to show off those Easter egg creations. Wishing you all a Happy Easter! How to Make an Easter Tree with…

If you are heading out the shopping malls in these last days before Christmas, I feel you! There are always a few more things to do before the big day. I have a few suggestions to help you out. I was up real early yesterday to talk with Shari Okeke, of CBC…

Here we go! I’ve been holding on to these amazing gifts for a while now in anticipation for a holiday giveaway extravaganza that will rock your socks off! Who needs a little help for holiday shopping this year? We all do! The holidays can be stressful, trying to find the…

Happy holiday vacation! Now that the kids are home, most likely, they have kept themselves busy so far. Our first Saturday after school let out for Christmas, we all just lounged around in our pyjamas. All day. And it was GLORIOUS. We needed it. And due to the fact that…

When it came time to decide on what furniture to keep from my parents’ home, it was a difficult task for me. Pretty much every piece of furniture had a fond memory. And if anything, they were pieces that my parents deemed worthy to have in their home. But there…

A while ago, I took a little bit of time and made this handy greeting card organizer. I can’t tell you how many times this has gotten me out of a jam when a card was needed for an event or holiday. My only downfall can be when I don’t…

Usually, for children, an upcoming holiday or special event is talked about long before the event. When my little ones see the first snow fall, they want to know how far away Christmas will be. When we turn the calendar to a new month, the first thing they will see…