Ideas from a couple of thrifty DIY moms
I’m a Fertile Myrtle. My pregnancies are textbook. My labour experiences have been short and quite frankly, not all that bad. But I’m stopping at two kids and here’s a few reasons why. #1: I hate being pregnant. I’m sure there are women out there who love being pregnant. Michelle Duggar comes to mind. But…
So you’re looking for a way to get your kid interested in helping out in the kitchen? Get them started by using chocolate! We recently had the chance to try out the Easy Chef Chocolate Bar Maker from Imports Dragon/Moose. Miss O was super-excited to make her very own chocolate bars – what kid wouldn’t…
Simple Veggie Dip Cups Each month, I get the preschool newsletter. Inevitably, there is a party. Each time, slips are placed on the table asking parents to bring in a food item to contribute. My husband (the designated preschool drop-off and pick-up guy) always chooses a suitable option. He brings it home and places it…
10 Ideas for a Romantic Night In It’s the season of love. The reality of many years of hearts, flowers, and chocolate has come and gone. Is it sad that things I find more romantic these days are based on practicality? A little time to truly have a conversation without someone screeching through it. Doing…
10 Packing Tips for Your Next Flight I’m a over-packer. Every time I have to fly somewhere, this seems to set off a panic trigger in my head. I run around the house thinking “Pack all THINGS!”. Heaven forbid, I might forget something. Travelling with kids has intensified my need to bring everything. On our…
4 Thrifty Ways to Stay Healthy With recent health challenges, I find myself at a crossroads to revamping how I keep my family healthy (and myself!). Every routine deserves a check in now and again, as we gain more knowledge and learn what works well, or does not. One of my friends reminded me – when…
