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    Gift Ideas for Tweens this Christmas

    November 23, 2017 - By 

    Gift ideas for tweens is the name of the game today. While a lot of other gift guides feature dozens of toys, many of them high priced gaming platforms, I’m taking a different approach. I’m going with two affordable options that make great stocking stuffers or straight up gifts. Why you say? Well, not everyone can afford to buy a Nintendo Switch or iPhone X. And more than that, sometimes it’s the little gift ideas that are really the most fun. Two Gift Ideas for Tweens that Cover All the Bases These two gems are perfect for any tween. They…

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    7 Great Christmas Mocktails For All Ages

    November 22, 2017 - By 

    Christmas Mocktails add some colour and variety to any party. Have an event to go to? Or are you potentially entertaining in your home this season? Not everyone drinks alcohol. It’s a great idea to have a variety of Christmas mocktails that you can whip up as needed too. Here are a few that are sure to please any of your guests. Kids will love these too. From the fruity frozen daiquiri mocktails to mojito mocktails there’s a drink for everyone here in this list. Did you know that mojitos are supposed to be made with mint? Love the minty…

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    Embracing Art with DK Canada #Giveaway #ad

    November 6, 2017 - By 

    Embracing art is a great way to expand our children’s horizons. The arts are an important part of mental stimulation. Participating in the arts or just appreciating them activates different parts of the brain from other forms of education interaction, and it’s really quite beautiful. My oldest daughter is an artist, and she’s always buried in either her sketch pad or an art book. She’s been taking a lot of art courses, so I thought a few books from DK Canada would encourage her love of art and make embracing art a continued part of her daily life. Embracing Art…

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    Cozy Up With Hallmark Holiday Gifts 2016 #Giveaway #LoveHallmarkCA

    December 16, 2016 - By 

    Winter is the perfect time for nesting. This time of year almost everyone wants to crawl under a warm blanket, light a candle and curl up with a good book. Once you’ve sent the Hallmark cards and decorated, then wrapped all the presents you can do just that with these sweet Holiday Gifts. This year Hallmark delivered with so many beautiful gifts that I hardly know where to start. As always Hallmark has the cutest stuffed interactive animal gift. This year Frosty Friends Shivering Polar Bear Interactive Stuffed Animal is already giving us cuddles. This sweet guy was going to…

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    Printable Christmas Tree Activity for Kids

    December 11, 2016 - By 

    Merry Christmas! Have you got your tree up yet? Is it a real Christmas tree or an artificial one? We honestly got ours up just last weekend. I have a tiny Hallmark tree up in my living room but it’s not even 18 inches tall. And we also have a full tree in the living room now. That’s why I wanted to share this Christmas tree activity and bookmark. Are your kids starting to get excited? This Christmas Tree Activity might help as we get closer to Christmas. Christmas Tree Activity Printable and Other Fun Christmas Printables: Tis the season…

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    Show-stopping 3D Christmas Tree Cookies

    December 7, 2016 - By 

    It’s baking season!! Wahoo. I love baking. I have a big sweet tooth. You might already know that if you spend any time reading this blog at all. Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to bake with my kids. And honestly it’s okay to indulge just a little more this time of year. These 3 D Christmas Tree Cookies are a showstopper. These Christmas Tree Cookies are magical, don’t you think? Wait until you see the look on people’s faces when you share and serve. There are several steps to making these, but they are very worth the time and effort.…

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    Znapeez – My Favourite Teen or Tween Gift of the Year #TMMGG16

    December 7, 2016 - By 

    Znapeez arrived here a few days ago and we are all loving this crafty toy. This crafty toy is not like anything you have seen before. With this ingenious toy designed for tweens, children can get creative with a snap. It’s designed to be easy to use, easy to create, and hard to put away. Znapeez is easy and fun, and that’s really the ticket when it comes to a gift that keeps the kids excited and engaged. Znapeez – Fashion and Fun for Boys and Girls What I really love about the Znapeez line is its versatility. Nothing is permanent unless…

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    Whimsical Red Christmas Tags Printable Featuring Santa

    December 4, 2016 - By 

    If you are MATCHY and organized at Christmas and want everything to look spectacular, well I’ve got what you need this year. Is your Christmas decorating theme whimsical and red? Then you will want to print these cute red Christmas Tags out to use.  You don’t want to be that person hunting for tags last minute, do you? And you most certainly don’t want to use last year’s blue tags if the wrapping paper is all one shade. Be prepared and print these red Santa Christmas Tags out today. Wrapping is one thing my tween daughter is crazy about. I…

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    25 Christmas DIY Ornaments Kids Can Make

    December 2, 2016 - By 

    It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas. Time to start making crafts and decking the halls with traditional and new DIY ornaments. I have one tiny tree up already. Are you starting to dress up your home for the holidays? This time of year, I am inspired by snow to get active. I actually can’t wait to get busy skiing and traveling this season. Christmas is a busy time around here, like it is in many of your . In fact, the busiest season for me professionally and personally. So I need plans to keep kids occupied sometimes. My…

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    20 Creative DIY Christmas Presents

    November 29, 2016 - By 

    Sometimes gifts from the heart are the nicest kind of gifts. You know the kind of gifts I am talking about? A unique little treasure that speaks to you forever, that makes you smile every time you see it. Here are a few unique presents that you can make for someone special here in this list of 20 Creative DIY Christmas Presents.   Food gifts, can be made with love, and that makes them taste so much better, don’t you think? This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola seems like a great treat. Homemade potato chip holiday favours could be scrumptious…