Author: Mary Jane Duford
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Pipe cleaner Christmas ornaments
These pipe cleaner Christmas ornaments are a great preschool beading craft for the holiday season. There’s no glue, no glitter, and very little mess to clean up. The kids will have fun picking up the beads and learning to thread them onto the pipe cleaner. The best part about this is that you barely need…
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Button Christmas tree ornaments
These button Christmas tree ornaments are super cute! It’s a fun holiday craft to make with older toddlers, preschoolers, or kindergarten kids. All that you need to make these cute button Christmas ornaments is felt, buttons, ribbon or thread, and some glue! Keep reading to see how we made them. These are also one of…
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Children’s clay Christmas ornaments
These children’s clay Christmas ornaments were a lovely project for my daughter and her Nana to make together during the holiday season. We chose a high-quality Sculpey polymer clay so that the ornaments will hopefully last for years. We just did plain white for these kids’ tree ornaments, but there are lots of colors of…
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Piñata Christmas tree ornaments
These Piñata Christmas Tree Ornaments are a great craft for a toddler or preschooler up to early grade school. Keep reading to see how we made them! These are also one of the 14 adorable Christmas crafts for kids that we’ve made lately, in case you’d like to check those out too. This craft involves…
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Pom pom star ornaments
These pom pom star ornaments are an easy toddler Christmas ornament craft for preschoolers. There’s not too much of a mess and the result is pretty on the Christmas tree. You can use snowy white pom poms or opt for red and green (or even multicolour!). All you need for this simple craft are pom…
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Reindeer craft for preschoolers
This reindeer craft for preschoolers is a great holiday activity! Whether you are looking for a quick activity for Christmas Eve or are starting to get into the holiday spirit, crafting is a fun way to celebrate and create precious keepsakes for years to come. All you need for this simple reindeer craft is a…
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How to clean a sheepskin rug
Sheepskin rugs are made from incredibly-soft sheep wool. While they look a bit intimidating to clean, they’re actually pretty easy to freshen up. So, how do you clean a sheepskin rug? There are five main ways to clean a sheepskin rug depending upon how dirty it is and if it is stained: Read on for…
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What is a cookie crawl?
What would Christmas be without cookies!? Like so many holiday traditions, finding the time it takes to bake cookies can be daunting during the busy holiday season. When you are too busy to bake but still want nostalgic Christmas cookies, you need to find a cookie crawl. What is a cookie crawl? A cookie crawl…
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What is a board book?
Reading to our kids is something that can start right away…even while they’re tiny! Many young readers are entertained and encouraged by being read to and following along with the illustrations. Board books are often the first pages we turn, as they are durable enough for babies and toddlers! So what is a board book?…
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Paper bag princess costume
This paper bag princess costume was a total hit last night for Halloween! I feel like so many of us loved this book as kids (and as adults). This costume is quick, affordable, and a forever-favourite. Yay for princesses like Elizabeth who don’t take no guff from no one! Keep reading if you’d like to…
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DIY baby Link costume
Yesterday was Halloween! It was so fun to see all the little ones in their adorable costumes, and I love a good DIY costume. My cousin Anna made this adorable knitted Link costume from Legend of Zelda. It was definitely a hit! While I didn’t make the DIY Link costume myself, I am super excited…
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Petticoat tails shortbread recipe
This recipe for Gran’s Scottish Petticoat Tails Shortbread is a treasure from my Dad’s side of the family. Petticoat tails are a traditional type of shortbread baked in a pie plate and divided up into wedge-shaped pieces. These nice large shortbreads make wonderful gifts during the Christmas season. See below for our family’s traditional shortbread…
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Kombucha supplies
Making your own kombucha is a breeze if you have the right tools for the job. Here are the kombucha supplies you actually need to brew and bottle your own DIY kombucha at home. Essential Kombucha Supplies: Large pot for brewing tea Large glass brewing jar Fabric lid for brewing jar Silicone stirring utensil and…
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Best potty training books for parents
The best potty training books for parents create confidence and include a solid plan to succeed with toilet training. These potty training books include detailed plans to guide you and your little one from diapers to underwear. My top 3 favorites Here are three of the best potty training books for parents: Oh Crap! Potty…
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What to do in Kelowna
If you’ve got an upcoming trip to Kelowna, British Columbia, you’re going to love all that this community has to offer! So, if you’re trying to decide what to do while visiting Kelowna, B.C., this is the post for you. Here are some of our favorite things to do in this lovely lakeside city –…
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PC Optimum review
This PC Optimum Member Review is for Canadian shoppers trying to decide whether or not another loyalty program is worth paying attention to. Since the PC Insiders Membership program has a fee, I figured it would be worth sharing my thoughts on the program to help you decide whether or not it’s worth it to…
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Pumpkin seed granola recipe
Pumpkin seed granola is my favorite everyday breakfast. It’s yummy, quick to make, and so different than store-bought varieties. This granola recipe is sweetened with honey and maple syrup rather than granulated refined sugar, making it guilt-free each crisp fall morning 🙂 Ingredient list for autumn granola Steps: Spiced pumpkin seed cranberry granola Store in a ziplock…
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Sleep music
The right meditative sounds can lull you into a deep sleep. The best sleep music helps create optimal sleep conditions so you can get that restorative sleep your body craves. Try these listening ideas to help quiet your mind and drift off into dreamland. The best music for sleeping Generally, the best music provides a…