We went over to our dear friends’ house the other night and I was (very belatedly) introduced to beer pong. Why have I never played this before? I went to College (and University) and I don’t remember missing any parties when I was there – but the wonder that is beer pong was never introduced into my competitive drinking sport repertoire?
Have you played it before? Am I the only one on the planet that hadn’t?
We played it with the kids […]
You know it’s going to happen…
usually when your house is at its worst, you have laundry piles on the couches waiting to be folded and there are dirty dishes in the sink…
Surprise Guests!
It’s the Season for stop-by’s and pop-by’s and “I was in the neighbourhood”, so I thought I’d share a little trick a friend taught me:
buy bars and treats from Costco or M&M Meats, cut them into squares and tuck them into your freezer.
If you suddenly find yourself in […]
My girls have danced around the house all weekend reminding me that there are only “9 days left of school”.
At this point, actually learning anything is mute – it’s all about treat days and field trips to celebrate the end of another school year…. essentially a month-long party with a bit of math squeezed in.
Last week Madison had “Candy Day” at school.
I’m not sure why her teachers thought that jacking thirty 11 year-olds full of sugar was a good idea, […]
I love this post so much – and I can’t take credit for it at all.
Damn! I hate sharing the glory.
My friend Leslie was showing me photographs from a party her daughter threw the other week; in them, she pointed out the mini fire pit / personal fire pits she had created for the girls so they could have a s’mores bar.
I was all over her for details on how to make one – and she one-upped me by bringing […]
We’re changing things up this year!
Every year for the past 11 years Hubby has organized a Canada Day street party for our friends and neighbours. He sends out invitations (paper and electronic), then collects money door-to-door for the fireworks. He organizes tents and barbecues, the pot luck and drinks, and usually arranges for something for the kids – face painting, tattoos, glow bracelets and giant inflatables. He travels to Mississauga to purchase all of the fireworks, preps the sand, fire […]
If your backyard get togethers are more wine-and-cheese than hot dogs-and-lemonade, this project will fit the bill. This slate cheese board / slate cheese tray was made from an old roof tile and some etching cream!
Supplies:
(Note – the glass etching cream […]
I’m posting this article because we did the work and because we learned a few things in doing so, and if I can save you the headaches that we found, it’s worth a few minutes of reading right?
My friend Lynn (of Plinko fame) is single-handedly providing all of the games for her school carnival.
She and I made the 4′ Plinko board last week and this week we attempted the DIY Connect 4 game – which might be […]
If you’re looking to take your next party to the next level, then build a few of these easy three tier stands to showcase your goodies.
Layer them with cupcakes or jars of candies and treats.
Display your collectibles so that you can see all of them.
In our case, Madison wanted to display her toys… so these could be used for that as well.
The instructions are embarrassing – but I’ll write them down anyways.
Buy three pieces of wood: a 2 x 8, […]
Age 10, do you believe it?
Miss Madison is now a “tween” with all the attitude and aspirations of a full-fledged teen – and my heart breaks at the thought of yet another step out of my arms and into the world.
But if you’re going to take on the world (and have just binge-watched 6 seasons of The Walking Dead) then you know how important laser training is to her future; aim, dexterity, tracking, hunting, night vision…
okay, how about running, laughing […]
Looking for ideas for a fun ladies night? Have you heard of “Favourite Things”/ “Favorite Things” parties?
I hosted one a couple of years ago with some besties and the ladies have been hounding me to do another one – so this past Friday we all got together for some wine, some munchies and a LOT of presents!
How does it work?
First you need to set a date and a budget.
I say that with a sniffle and a small tear. You can relate right?
That tiny little bean of a human being that was once curled in fetal position inside a swaddle is growing. No more gummy smiles, no more wobbly head, no more hiding behind Mom’s leg, no more naps in your arms – they’ve become little people with their own personalities and not much time for your opinion.
Do you believe this Friday is Good Friday?
I thought I had at least another week before Easter? Fortunately the girls reminded me that the Easter Bunny would be arriving sooner than I had planned for – just in time too, because our local Walmart sells out of Easter chocolate the week leading up to the big day. Literally, sells out!
So I hit the shops this weekend and stocked up so I could get a jump start on Easter treats for […]
Today is the first day of March Break in my neck of the woods – which means the start of a very LOOOOONG week.
Two kiddos at home, snow and cold – I’m just minutes away from the inevitable “I’m Boooo-oooored!”
Epson Canada recently sent out a tweet on an article I wrote a year ago that I’d completely forgotten about…. but is certainly worth re-visiting again today. (and a huge thank you to Epson!)
These are the March Break Passports I created last […]
As you may know, if you’ve followed the blog for any time, we have a fairy living at our house.
She has a little door in the wall by our staircase complete with mailbox and even a little knocker. In the Spring, we’ve even found lawn chairs and gardening tools nearby, and at Christmas she leaves the girls a little gift.
I don’t want this fantasy to end. I want imaginations to thrive and grow and to continue being enchanted.
To that […]
My little baby turned 7 this week.
I kissed my 6 year old goodnight on Tuesday and kissed my 7 year old good morning. (sniff, sniff)
Where did time go?
I feel too young to be saying that, but then wasn’t […]
My sour cream container post was a huge hit on the blog (as was cleaning my windows), so because it seems that’s what you like to see – and because I don’t want to clean anymore – I’ve got another paper craft for you today.
Easy-peasy.
You will need a piece of paper: patterned, coloured, plain, […]
These candles have been sitting in my garage half finished since this post months ago.
I was totally and utterly stumped as to how to create the flame portion.
Do I use tissue paper? No, it would get wet and sloppy in the moist air.
Do I use wood? No, it […]
In writing a blog I have to be a little bit organized in my posts.
I don’t always get it right, but generally I try to get holiday projects up in time for you to actually complete them before the holiday itself.
As is the case here – I’m a keener, sure – but the timing of this is more for you to be […]
