School’s out, the present shopping done and the wrapping (and cleaning!) begun, so I feel like we can take a bit of time to relax and enjoy the last few days before Christmas. We’ve been making decorations, cards and treats, watching a holiday movie or two, reading lots of our favourite Christmas books, and having […]
Homemade Paper Christmas Wreath from Recycled Magazines
I had promised Immy that we would make a wreath to hang on our door this Christmas and then I had the crazy idea that we could make a paper Christmas wreath from recycled magazine pages. Sometimes my crazy ideas work! And this is one Christmas craft with the potential for working those important fine […]
Christmas Cupcakes Ideas: Cutest Snowman Cupcakes
When it comes to holiday food I am all about simple. And even better if my kids can help! Inspired by shows like Nailed It! and Zumbo’s Just Desserts, my girls absolutely love decorating cakes and cupcakes and these Snowman Cupcakes are so easy to decorate that even my six year old can manage them. […]
21 Best Christmas Chapter Books for Tweens (Ages 8 to 12 Years)
As I sit hear writing this introduction I can hear my six year old reading aloud our copy of The Twelve Days of Christmas picture book down the hallway. Her sister is pouring over a beautifully illustrated copy of Twas The Night Before Christmas. You see, second only to decorating the tree, my girls love […]
12 Homemade Christmas Wreath Ideas That Kids Can Make
We started the tradition of making a homemade Christmas wreath as a family many Christmases ago. We’ve made wreaths from paper tubes, craft sticks, even pool noodles! So while we are planning this year’s masterpiece for the front door, I thought you might enjoy the following homemade Christmas wreath ideas as inspiration for creating your […]
