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2 Ways to Reuse Baby Blankets

by Jenny Nanninga May 17, 2013 0 comments

This post was written by Jenny. There are many different baby blankets available these days: blankets for swaddling, blankets for warmth, blankets for comfort, blankets for bath, and more. Not to mention the many fabric [...]

Create Your Own Burlap Table Runner

by Guest Contributor April 18, 2013 3 comments

This post was submitted by Lauren Kim. Happy Spring! The tulips and daffodils are blooming in my home’s garden, but until recently, my kitchen’s dining table was looking barren and not at all like spring! [...]

How to Make a Spring Wreath

by Jenny Nanninga March 18, 2013 2 comments

Wreaths are one of the most welcoming decors on the market. I love decorating my door every year. Not only are wreaths warm and welcoming, but they are also a fun way to be festive [...]

Free Valentine Printable from Pear Tree Greetings

by Geri Chase January 29, 2013 0 comments

Do you decorate or do things up big for Valentine’s Day? The day usually sneaks up our family (I know, it’s not like the stores and commercials aren’t full of reminders the minute Christmas is [...]

33 Quick and Easy Holiday Crafts for Kids

by Guest Contributor December 19, 2012 0 comments

With the kids home from school for a week (or longer), here are some extra creative projects for the kids and you to decorate your house with. Great for them to do with a nanny [...]

Tackle it Tuesday: How to Make Your Own Christmas Crackers

by Robin Farr December 18, 2012 0 comments

You know those Christmas crackers you can buy that have a paper crown, a small toy or trinket and a joke or riddle? Pulling the cracker with that resounding POP (if you do it right) [...]

Turn Your Instagram Photos Into Magnets

by Guest Contributor December 10, 2012 0 comments

Are you addicted to Instagram too? It’s easy to get hooked on such a fun app. With so much visual stimulation in the world, Instagram lets me fill my cell phone up quickly with really interesting [...]

Home for the Holidays 2012 – Free eBook

by Susan November 23, 2012 6 comments

We are honoured to feature a festive collection of recipes, crafts, homemaking ideas and more from our talented blogging readership. This 50 page free eBook will have you “wowing” your family as you bake Lolli’s [...]

Scrapbooking Made Easy: Halloween Mini Album

by Ellie Augustin October 29, 2012 0 comments

If you are like me, you probably have tons of pictures of your kids from every holiday possible. Maybe you’ve thought I’d like to scrapbook but I don’t have the time to make full pages [...]

Scrapbooking Made Simple: How to Create Your Own Embellishments

by Ellie Augustin October 15, 2012 0 comments

Creating your own embellishments are a fun and unique way to use your supplies up. It’s one of my favorite things to do while watching TV. Funny enough, many of these little creations have been [...]