Creativity is Not a Hobby; it's a Way of Life!
There are 10 days left until Christmas Eve. It’s time to set aside that list of 100 Pinterest ideas for the “best Christmas ever” and face reality. Having the best Christmas ever means being present. It doesn’t mean Mom (okay, I’m being a bit sexist here but based on my social media feeds, the majority […]
Hot chocolate bars seem to be all the rage these days but I remember way back about…oh my….40ish years ago when my mom used to set them up for my classmates. We’d go out for a night of carolling to raise money for charity and then head back to my house. Mom would set up […]
Nothing is sweeter than filling your baby’s stocking for the very first time. It can be a bit of a challenge, though, finding appropriate stocking stuffers for babies. As Meemaw of a 15 month old, much of my time is spent making sure he doesn’t put small items into his mouth. Still, there are some […]
Tourtiere is a French Canadian meat pie. It is one of the traditional dishes served at the feast on Christmas Eve in Quebec and is a family favorite of ours. I have fond memories of growing up in Quebec and Tourtiere definitely figures prominently in them. Do note that as with my dishes like this, […]
Well? Has the stress of the season taken its toll on you yet? I saw a few people on social media today freaking out a little bit about the fact that Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and worrying that they wouldn’t get it all done. We’ve simplified. Simpler gift giving, decorating…simpler everything. Even […]
UPDATE on Christmas Light Displays in London Ontario 2018: Unfortunately, the London Transit Commission no longer offers the bus tours of the local Christmas lights as described below. However, I’ve gathered together a list for you of recommended light displays in the city. Scroll down to the end of the post for a printable list. […]
Looking for something fun to do with your family this Easter? I have rounded up some of the fun family friendly Easter weekend activities in the London, Ontario area for you here! UPDATED FOR 2019! Please note: I included a few events that are not actually being held on Easter weekend but they are Easter […]
Disclosure: This post about making DIY Elijah, Miriam, and Kiddush cups for Passover contains affiliate links. What this means is that if you click over to one of the provided links and purchase something, I get a small commission at no added cost to you. Thank you for helping to support Creative Cynchronicity! We celebrate […]
Spring is only a few days away and we are celebrating around my home! These Carrot Patch Cupcakes are perfect for Easter or any spring celebration – or just because! Simple to make with your favorite boxed cake mix and commercial frosting (or your favorite recipes), these will be a hit with family and friends. […]
Inspired by one of my favorite blogs Brocante Home (who was in turn inspired by a feature in Harper’s Bazaar written by Diana Vreeland), Why Don’t You is a week’s worth of ideas for adding a little something special to your life. Simple ideas for lovely days! Pick and choose what sparks your interest and fits into your schedule. […]
