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5 “Just In Case” Gifts for $20 or Less There’s nothing like having someone show up to your door holding a gift, only to realize you don’t have one to give in return. I always find it’s a good idea to have a secret stash of great Just in Case gifts stashed away. They don’t…
It’s easy to buy one of those little advent calendars full of cheap chocolates from your local discount store. But if you want to add a little more excitement for your kids this holiday season, why not take the time to make an advent calendar for them? It doesn’t take much time and it’s nice…
Peppermint Brownies Mint and chocolate is one of my favourite flavour combinations. A few years ago when I came across a peppermint brownies recipe, I just had to make it. I ate half the pan since they turned out amazing. These peppermint brownies have become a staple in my holiday baking plan and they are always…
Raising Readers Stocking Stuffers My kids stop, drop and READ at any and every opportunity. The huge book aisle in Costco, at the library on a bean bag chair, in the car, and all over the house – there are books everywhere. Being a huge reader myself, I can’t help but want to encourage this…
I have a collection of large glass vases (left over from my wedding centrepieces…) and a collection of apothecary jars in varying shapes and sizes. I love to find new uses for them. Before the popularity of apothecary jars made them readily available, I always filled glass vases at Christmas time with a variety of…
Sometimes you just gotta throw down and cover your house in glitter and ridiculous decorations that make you think of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. That book was my inspiration for this bright, festive mantel. My husband hates when I use glitter-covered items at Christmas as he’s still picking glitter out of his clothes in…
