Complete Halloween Guide...

This is such fun time of the year - I love the fall colours, the excitement of kids getting ready for their trick or treat adventures, the fun foods you can make - the whole thing! And really - it doesn’t have to be stressful for you - I have been adding a good number of information pieces on the website and here is the list of them to make your Halloween planning easier. Complete Halloween Guide: The Perfect Halloween...

Ten Halloween Safety Tips...

Safety is very important all the time - but on the Halloween it is even more so - please read the following tips and refresh your memory - everyone wants to have a safe and happy experience! Ten Halloween Safety Tips Children should always be accompanied by an adult Children should wear clothing that is easily visible in the dark - reflective materials are the best. Trick or treat in areas that are well known...

Easy Halloween Decorations...

You don’t have to spend lots of money to create some nice Halloween decorations - little bit of creativity and a few hours will get the job done! Here are some ideas and instructions for you: Fabulous Pumpkin Vase Make natural vases from gourds and small pumpkins for the holiday table, and fill them with autumn-hued flowers and leaves. These are pretty set on the burlap table runner and you can use a scrap of...

Halloween Pet Safety...

Halloween can be full of temptations and danger for pets - and not in the candy and the opened front door. Your pet need to be looked after with extra care during Halloween and here are some tips that will help you avoid a potentially hearth-breaking situation. One thing you want to make sure about is that your dog or cat are wearing ID tags and that the besgt and safest place for them is indoors. Don’t leave your...

10 Easy Halloween Costumes...

I really think the idea is to create Halloween costume that will not cost a fortune ,make heads turn and people smile. It is not all the difficult and here are 10 ideas for you that will for help you accomplish it! Kitty Kat 1 - Kitty Kat This very simple, but pretty impressive looking costume is really easy to make. Start with a black sweat suit. Make a cat ear headband: Using construction paper, cut a strip about 2...

Top 10 Foods to Beat Colds and Flu...

There is so much information about the flu - how to prevent getting it, how to know that you have it, what to do about it, to get a flu shot or not… and on and on and on! I found some information to add to all that - and it makes a whole lot of sense to me. I do however have to admit, that the foods listed totally appeal to me - so maybe I am being a bit partial. But let’s face it - what have you got to loose...

Scrapbooking Your Memories...

If you’re anything like me, you want to take pictures of all your memories, and then display them in a nice way for everyone to see. I like the idea of scrap booking as you can add your own personal flair to the pictures with embellishments, mementos and your own words. I am currently starting to get myself geared up to start scrap booking my sons life up until now. Although it’s only 6 months so far, which...

How to Get Rid of Ladybugs...

Asian Lady Beetle Native Ladybug They are congregating in a big way - some people report hundreds of these little insects gathering on the outside of their houses, getting inside every chance they have. But - are they the “real” ladybugs? Probably not - that is- if you can tell the difference. And not that it matters much anyway - nobody wants armies of these inside the house. If you have been invaded by them,...

Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread...

This is a recipe for another oldtime favourite - and there is plenty of that great vegetable around! it smells great when you are baking it - especially of you top it with cinnamon and it tastes even better when its still warm from the oven! Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread: 3 cups of shredded zucchini (2-3 medium zucchini) 1-2/3 cups of sugar 2/3 cups of vegetable oil 2 teaspoons of vanilla 4 eggs 3 cups of whole wheat flour 2...

Sleeping Through the Night...

Some parents luck out with a baby who learns to sleep all on their own right through the night early on. Other parents aren’t so lucky, and have to teach their child this skill. If you don’t you’re really doing your child a disservice as well as yourself. You need your sleep to be able to properly take care of your bundle, and they need their sleep to tackle all the learning and growing they have on...