SCRABBLE BLOCK LETTERS TREE ORNAMENT 1. On top of a paper plate, line the scrabble tiles up so that they spell “let it snow” 2. Use a pen to trace around the shape of the tiles onto the paper plate (this does not have to be perfect). As you can see, you just need a rough outline of the shape of your letters. 3. Cut the shape out, cutting it smaller than the actual outline by cutting inside the lines by about ¼-inch. You want the shape to be large enough to glue the letters to

For the weeks going up to Valentine's day I was doing lots of trial runs of different ymmy treats for this special day. And through many different recipes we settled on the Birthday cake pop, well it's more like my princess requested that we make a pink cake pop like the "coffee shop" so I went looking and trying out lots of recipes and I've found a really good one. And before I share my yummy recipe, don't try to be a goof like me and make even the vanilla cake batter from s

Valentine's Day has got to be one of my favourite holidays, especially now after having babies and my little is starting to get into doing lots of crafts, we are both pretty excited to make valentine's day cards for her friends at school. I've found some really easy DIY valentine's day cards that are so cute and don't cost a whole tonne of money to make. I mean look at some of the inspirational pictures above made from some amazing mamas. Below are some of favourites that I w

Before we start this post all about Valentine's Day DIY home decor, how freaking amazing is this house wrapped up for valentine's day. By far my favourite segment of this Valentine's day posts I have going is this one all about home decor. I found some great easy DIY's for you and I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I did. Here's are some of my favourite DIY's, okay well let's be honest, they're pretty easy which is why I love them soooo much. The Heart mason jar votives are

Valentine's day crafts has got to be one of my favourites things to do with my kiddos and students at school. I have some great diy craft activities that are easy to prepare and for the kiddos to do without any supervision. Now some of these activities do take some prep time, but they'll turn out so good. The rolling pin stamper is pretty cool and I wish I had thought of that, but I found it on this great site so check it out and give it a try. Another easy one would have to

For the New Year instead of making unrealistic goals I stick with things that I know I can stick with. And one goal is to start making my own cleaning products and stay away from the chemically stuff at the grocery stores. I am sharing some great recipes that are safe for your kiddos to join in if they'd want to help with the cleaning. Fresh Lemon degreaser - 2 cups of water - 2 tbsp of lemon juice - 1/2 of Dr. Bonner's Castile soap - 1 tbsp of baking soda All purpose cleaner

Now that we're a family of four and family time is so special. We've decided to spend it with the kids instead of going out. I found some great ideas to make it a fun experience for the kiddos. We are definitely going to do a fun dress up session before the party begins. Bring out the tiaras, dresses, little tuxedos for my little guy. We're also going to make some fun drinks that everyone can have. The kiddos love anything pineapple or mango. So were mixing some pineapple jui

Prep time: 10 minutes Yields: 2 cups Ingredients: - 1/3 cup of calcium carbonate (ground lime stone) - 2 cups of Paint (colour of your choice) - Mason Jars (depending how many colours of chalk paint your making) - 2 tbsp of water Source: DIY with Rick Directions: 1. Mix the 2 cups of paint and 1/3 cup of calcium carbonate in a mason jar (because you can store it in the mason jar once your done your first project). Side note: If you feel more comfortable mix all the ingredient