Christmas
What to Get a Hockey Mom (or Dad!) for Christmas
Last year my son started playing with our local amateur hockey association and I was introduced into the world of morning practices, bad coffee, cold arenas, and writing cheques. Many, many cheques… But he really enjoys it and its awesome exercise so I embrace it as cheerfully as possible. I
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25 Budget Friendly Christmas Gifts
By Sarah Deveau For families on a tight budget, Christmas gift giving can make this time of year more stressful than joyful. Here are 25 ideas for giving big without a big bill. Create a handmade ornament, like these felted wool gnomes A small whiteboard or brightly coloured sticky notes
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How to Keep the Magic of Santa Alive
By Robin Farr As kids get older, they start to lose the little glint of magic in their eyes that comes with believing in Santa. For many parents this is a sad milestone, and no wonder! We all need a little bit of magic in our lives. Here are 5
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Making my Christmas Shopping Spirits Bright
There are very few circumstances under which I like shopping. First, there must be no children (Ha!) Second, I must have time. (Ha! Ha!) Third, I must not be looking for anything specific or the item will not appear. If I am looking for a Christmas dress, or the perfect
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Our Favourite Things of 2012 {For Mom & Dad}
Christmas is less than a week away and we are certain that there are many people out there like us that still have Christmas shopping to do! Like our list of Favourite Things of 2012 for Kids, here are some of the things that we love or would love to
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The Gingerbread Pirates | book review
The Gingerbread Pirates (author: Kristin Kladstrup; illustrations: Matt Tavares) has become a real favourite for our four year old. You know you have landed on a great story when your kid asks for it over, and over, and over, and over…and you actually ENJOY reading it multiple times! The story
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The Christmas Magic | book review
The Christmas Magic (author: Lauren Thompson; pictures: Jon J Muth) is a beloved part of our Christmas bedtime routine. I’m sure we are no different than many families in having treasures tucked away in the basement awaiting re-discovery each year at Christmas. The Christmas Magic is a delight each and
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Our Favorite Things of 2012 {For Kids}
If you’re the parent whose kids have already presented you with a list as long as your arm, Christmas shopping should be a breeze! For everyone else who needs a little inspiration for their Christmas shopping we present some of our favorite things of 2012 for kids. These are all
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Holiday Cooking: Super Simple Shortbread Cookies
Christmas baking has started in my house. Shortbread cookies are one of those treats I grew up enjoying over the holidays. I don’t think my Christmas would feel complete without indulging in some melt in your mouth shortbread cookies. Here is one of my favorite recipes I’ve adapted from Cook by Deborah
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Hosting Fabulous And Frugal Holiday Dinner Parties
Christmas is the perfect time to reconnect with friends and family over dinner. Sarah Deveau of Money Smart Mom shares some of her tips on how to put together a lovely dinner party on a budget: Rosemary Clooney had it right when she sang, “Come on-a my house… I’m gonna
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