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Make These Tasty Toffee Espresso Cookie Bars
Is there anything that I love more than toffee? Well, maybe toffee espresso cookie bars. Oh, now caramel goodies and lemon treats could also give those a run for their money. But I am sure you will LOVE these tasty and easy to bake cookie bars. Bake Up Some Toffee Espresso Cookie Bars Cookie bars are the perfect combination of a bite-sized treat and a cookie. Cookies are in fact one of my favourite little snacks in the world. I existed on those and Rice Krispie treats for much of first year university. I didn’t learn to eat healthier until later in my life. Having kids who watch my every…
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Photo Showcase for the Digital Age
This Nixplay photo showcase post was sponsored by Nixplay and I received product in exchange for consideration here. A photo showcase is a great way to show off your favourite memories. From family gatherings and trips to those memorable get-togethers with friends, a photo showcase allows you to share your most cherished memories with anyone who visits your home and always keeps those moments in your heart. There was a time when showcasing my photos meant I had to devote an entire wall to several photos. That’s a great way to do it, but when you run out of walls or if you don’t have a lot of wall space,…
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Cute Children’s Christmas Letter to Santa Writing Prompt
I think we can all easily recall that time during childhood when we believed wholeheartedly in magic and in Santa Claus. Back before pandemic was even a word in our daily vocabulary, as children we wrote at least one creative and joyful letter to Santa each year. Dear Santa Letter Writing an annual letter to Santa was something I looked forward to for weeks before Christmas. It was my chance to plant suggestions in my home, and send them directly to the North Pole. As an adult, I have enjoyed many years of creating that illusion for my kids. I kept that tradition going for years longer than it actually…
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How to Bleach Dye a T-Shirt in a Few Easy Steps
So, a few weeks ago my daughter was all about this bleach dye phase. We had seen it on several sweatshirts and hoodies and thought that it looked cool, but the finished product always seemed expensive. So, we wondered if we could do it ourselves. How hard could it be? Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission off of purchases made via qualifying links. Then we saw t-shirts and long sleeved shirts in Michaels one day on sale. Fate. Serendipity. Whatever you want to call it. It’s all good and it clearly was a sign that we had to do this craft.…
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Fun Elf Notes and Adoption Certificate
The fun elf notes and elf adoption certificate shared today are free for your family to use and enjoy. This year, probably more than ever before, we need a little fun and frivolity. Of course, this year that also needs to be safely executed within the parameters of social distancing and Covid. Elf Notes and Elf on a Shelf Printable Activities post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases. But you know who is not in lockdown? Santa Claus and your Elf on the Shelf. That’s why I thought these adorable elf notes and elf adoption certificate would come in handy…
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Happy Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Here’s an easy way to cope with birthdays this year. Why not give a birthday scavenger hunt a try? Tenth Birthday Celebrations When both of my girls turned ten, we did some amazing fun things to celebrate their birthdays. Together, with my entire family we took my oldest girl to Disney and the Kennedy Space Centre. My youngest got tickets to see Katie Perry in concert with us. But, before we gave her the tickets we did a birthday scavenger hunt. Hidden Clues I hid clues around the house and they led her on a quick tour to find the next clue. One by one she turned them over and…
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What’s On Your Christmas Bucket List + Printable
What’s on Your Christmas Bucket List this year? Oh, believe me I know the holidays will be very different this season. The pandemic numbers are currently worrisome but the holidays are still right around the corner, not much more than a month away now. Hard to believe it has been 9-10 months of this lockdown, social distancing and quarantine kind of life. I completely understand it as it was necessary but at the same time I am crazy tired of it and worried about Christmas. But, even so, I am still determined to put a positive spin on it. So, I am working on my very own Christmas bucket list…
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How to Make an Easy Apple Cinnamon Tea Latte Now
Fall walks followed by apple cinnamon tea latte is basically what’s keeping me sane right now. Well, that might be overstating it just a pinch. This apple cinnamon tea latte post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I make a small commission from purchases made via qualifying links. Why Apple Cinnamon? Apples and Fall go together like peanut butter and jelly. Who doesn’t love Fall apple picking? There’s also something delicious and soothing about the flavours of apples and cinnamon together. Apple cinnamon tea makes one of my favourite treats here: the apple cinnamon tea latte. Fall Walks and Soothing Teas Go Together This Fall, we have been…
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Christmas Tree I-Spy Game
This cute little Christmas Tree I-Spy Game will definitely keep all of you amused and it might bring a little excitement or entertainment to your afternoon as well. As you know by now, I love all of the free activities and fun games possible. I-Spy Games are just a fun way to keep busy and to make your brain work just a little bit differently than usual. Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Did You Know? Even though there are no words in this Christmas tree I-Spy game, children can still be…
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Festive Watercolour Christmas Gift Tags
Today I am giving you a peek at some of my new Christmas printable content. These Watercolour Christmas gift tags, for instance are a pretty addition to your gift wrapping station. By now you probably know I am a big fan of pretty Christmas tags and embellishments for presents. I love this time of year, especially in 2020. It just seems like Christmas, no matter what that looks like, is even more important than usual right now, this holiday season. All over town we can see it already. People getting ready early this year, putting their trees and lights up. It seems super early, but at the same time I…
