How to Make Boxes From old Greeting Cards Wondering what to do with your Christmas cards at the end of the season? Want a fun use for those birthday cards or greeting cards? Try making these boxes – perfect for wrapping presents or for storing little trinkets. My 8 year old son could easily make […]
Chocolate Mice These chocolate mice are so easy to make and look so cute on a platter of mixed sweets. Here’s how to make them. Ingredients Hershey Kisses Chocolate Chips Milk or Cream Cocktail cherries with stems Almond slivers Put chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish. Add approximately 1 Tbsp of milk or coffee […]
Gumdrop Cake This was my grandmother’s recipe for Gumdrop Cake. This time, I made it with both gummy bears and jube jubes that I had on hand. Gumdrop Cake ½ Cup butter 1 Cup sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 2 Cups flour ¾ Cup milk 1 tsp lemon juice 1 […]
Sweet and Sour Meatballs This is our go-to recipe family recipe when you need a dinner in a dash! It has become a staple comfort food. All of us in my family (mother, sister, brother and I) make it slightly differently depending on our taste buds. I like it sweet with lots of sauce, […]
Christmas Lights Bingo! One of our favourite family activities to do during the holidays is to go out and play Bingo with the Christmas decorations in our neighbourhood! The first year, we surprised the kids at bedtime. On their bed, we put a train ticket for a magic ride. My husband dressed as the conductor […]
Sucker Cookies Kids love these fun cookies no matter what occasion. I have made them for Christmas, summer camp, or for Valentine’s Day with heart shaped suckers. Any basic sugar cookie dough works, but this is the one that we use. It is my grandmother’s recipe. Sugar Cookies 1 Cup butter 1 Cup […]
How to Run a Baked Goods Ticket Auction Are you looking for a new fundraising idea? Try a baked goods ticket auction. We started hosting a baked goods ticket auction about 4 years ago and it has become an annual tradition that people look forward to and expect! We decided not to have a […]
Silly Monster Game This is a great game that we used to play when we were kids! Or, it’s a great way to pass time in a restaurant on on a rainy afternoon. Materials needed: Pencil per person White paper (or scrap paper) Give each person a piece of paper Fold a piece of […]
Family Christmas Stations Party The idea for this family party came from my parents and their friends who did it for us when we were young. Now, we are carrying on the tradition and doing it with our children. It sounds more complicated than it actually is. If you have everything set up before […]
Matt the Music Man *Disclosure: I received a copy of this CD to review. It just means that I get to share more great local talent with you!* “More music! More music!” This is what my 2 year old niece yelled when we turned off Matt the Music Man’s CD. Songs for Kids Age 1 […]
