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Simple Hacks to Make Christmas Easier

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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  […]

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Hot Cocoa Bar Free Printables

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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 […]

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Stocking Stuffers for Babies

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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 […]

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French Canadian Tourtiere

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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, […]

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How to Take a Break from the Holiday Stress

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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 […]

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Christmas Light Displays in London, Ontario

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 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. […]

Welcome back to another Summer Fun Friday! This week, I’ve got a fun DIY to share with you. This DIY Travel Tic Tac Toe Game is so quick and easy that you can let the kids help paint, create and even personalize it! Best of all, once it’s finished, it becomes a game that the kids […]

We used to go camping a lot when my daughter was young. It was cheap and it was fun. For the price of one week of a non-camping vacation, we could camp for 3 weeks or more! We all loved the fresh air and the time spent outside too. I have to say though, there […]

Between work, school, chores and extracurriculars, many families find it difficult to squeeze in the time to really connect. Many parents feel as though they are constantly on the go, over scheduled and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of raising a family. In fact, even with the use of technology and screen time, there are several […]

It is not always easy to find time to pray. It should be. Or at least, I think it should be. But, in my world, it’s not. And that makes me sad. I can’t remember how many times this thought has passed through my mind. Yet, I haven’t really done anything productive to address this […]