Teacher Gift for Teacher Appreciation Week

Someone on Instagram recently posted a card they’d made for Teacher Appreciation Week.  Immediately, and in a panic, I Googled to find out when Teacher Appreciation was in my neck of the woods (just in case it’s different in different countries) and sure enough – Friday, May 5th is designated as Teacher Appreciation Day here […]

The BEST Mother’s Day gift I’ve ever received

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The very best gift my family has ever given me, Mother’s Day or otherwise is this: A dollar store journal that I attached some vinyl lettering to. I made this for myself (and a few for friends) back in 2014 and it is hands-down my favourite and the best Mother’s Day gift ever. But I […]

What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day – Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

I look forward to Mother’s Day. It’s the one day a year when your family (should) acknowledge/s your efforts and sacrifices. I think that’s what the day is really about – what most days should be about really – acknowledging and being grateful for those around you that contribute to your health, happiness and well-being. […]

Mother’s Day String Art

Mother's Day String Art

Just a quickie post today to give you something you (or Hubby) can work on with the kids this weekend; Mother’s Day String Art! I have a million-and-one scrap pieces of wood in the garage.  Too small to do much with, but too big to just throw away, so I thought I’d get the girls […]

DIY Plant Hanger

DIY Plant Hanger

This past weekend brought the return of Spring weather to SW Ontario – and with it, the annual “Spring itch” to get out into the sun and plant something… but we have an urban legend in our area – that you should never plant anything until after May two-four weekend. You see, we’ve been known […]