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Painted Fireworks & Fireworks in a Cup
New Year’s Eve is tomorrow night and our plans include sledding and taking in the early fireworks in St. Albert. Once we return home to get the kids to bed at a decent hour, perhaps some Chinese food as we ring in the New Year relaxing at home. I have assisted on many LEGO builds this past week, so to change it up today we brought out paint and made fireworks at home. My friend shared this craft with me a few days ago and with only a few supplies needed it’s a quick and easy craft with the kids on these cold winter days. You can find the link here. Another…
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Five Potluck Favorites
I can’t believe December is half over already! It’s been a roller coaster of a month with recitals, Christmas parties, beautiful lights and sensory meltdowns. After a hard weekend, I have a new found determination to pick myself up and end this month on a strong note. I promise I will come back to my regular Monday Menu supper ideas, but after a few days of laptop issues and knowing that many suppers this time are year are replaced with events and gatherings with families and friends, I though five potluck items would be great for this week. Deviled Eggs – It’s hard to resist these tasty little snacks and the protein…
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Five Indulgently Delicious Sweet Treats You Need to Make Now!
We have been so busy completing our December Bucket List and getting ready for recitals and Christmas, that I completely forgot Monday Menu this week! So in it’s place I bring you five holiday sweets I have lined up to make this holiday season. Applesauce Spice Cake – Spice cake is a favorite of my husband’s so I’m going to try this spice cake for Christmas dinner. I will probably add a chocolate or brown sugar glaze icing. Peanut Butter Fudge – This was one of my favorite sweet treats growing up but I have never made it myself. I changed that this year with this easy recipe from Simple…
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December Bucket List
It’s December already and the next few weeks are going to fly by! There’s so many thing we want to fit in, to create fun family memories and learning experiences. So here’s our December bucket list for this year! Watch classic and favorite Christmas shows Letters to Santa – A yearly tradition that the girls enjoy, and a writing lesson too. We usually receive Santa’s video a week after we mail it. Visit Santa at the mall – if you have a sensory child like mine, be sure to check out my tips for waiting for Santa Wagon or sleigh ride – Go on a hay rides at Callingwood Marketplace or take…
