Category Archives: Kids

Dedicate A star

dedicate a star

What do get the person who has everything?! Or what if you are searching for a personalized gift? Or maybe even just wanting a sweet sentiment for someone you love? HR MacMillian Space Centre has a fabulous Dedicate-A-Star Program which ticks every box and nearly every occasion (and in several different price points too)!

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Lucky Charm Treats

Lucky Charm Treats are a quick way to make kids happy with minimal effort! Lucky Charm Marshmallow Treats are a fun thing to make for kids (that adults like just as much) that are yummy and don’t require breaking a sweat.

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Sugar Cookie House

sugar cookie house

So I had this idea. Make a Sugar Cookie House. And it turned out fairly darn well I must admit. You see our kids love decorating and building gingerbread houses. Generally this is an activity the cousins like to get together and do which makes it even more fun. Continue reading Sugar Cookie House

Reusable Bamboo Cups

bamboo travel cup

Hands Down the Best Travel Cup I Have Ever Used!

We are always looking for small changes we can implement into our routines to make better, greener choices. So when I first picked up one of these Peggalish Bamboo Travel Cups I was sold by how lightweight it was. Meaning I could keep it in bag and not really notice the added bulk. Then I tried it out and was delighted with the warmth of the cup and lack of taste transfer to my beverage. I generally hate the plastic or metal taste given off by traditional travel mugs. I have a few ceramic ones, but they only last so long, are heavy and of course breakable. These seemed like a welcome option. Continue reading Reusable Bamboo Cups

Fun Oyster Shell Summer Art Project

Oyster Shell Art

summer art project

Oyster art. Because maybe you are like us and like to bring a little of the beach home with you. Maybe you are like my self and use discernment for a special little piece of sea glass here or there. Or perhaps you are more like my youngest and it’s as much as your pockets can hold (and those of your fellow beach goers that you enlist to carry even more). Either way we like to have a summer project when our two families get together with the cousins for a week in the summer. This year it was in Powell River and we found a beach in our travels covered with the most interesting leftovers of oyster shells and inspiration hit. Continue reading Fun Oyster Shell Summer Art Project

Cute And Simple Back To School Cake Ideas

A great way to get excited for school is to celebrate it and we like to do that with our annual back to school cakes! Sometimes kids are super excited for back to school and sometimes super nervous and well sometimes down right ardent that they do not want to go. We have been through them all. Sometimes it’s the kids being excited and sometimes me dreading it. Sometimes the reverse.  Of course kindergarten is always a little more special and nerve racking too. But one thing we have consistently done for the past several years is to celebrate the milestone with a BACK TO SCHOOL CAKE. Cake makes everything better.

back to school cakes

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