A Mother’s Guide to the 2011 Stanley Cup Pla...

The 2011 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are in a full swing – and now we are into conference semifinals. What does that mean and what is it all about? For those of you who could use a little help in understanding how the playoffs work, who is left on the road to the coveted  Stanley Cup trophy  – here is a simple, from Mother’s point of view,  information on where it all stands as of today. First – Here is how teams...

Guide to Hockey...

The NHL Playoffs for the coveted Stanley Cup trophy are in a full swing and believe me – if you are going to watch hockey, this is the time to get some snacks, settle down on your couch and enjoy the excitement! Just in case you feel a bit left out because you are not quite sure what it going on there, here is a little simple help for you. My guide to hockey – the very basics of the game a bit of terminology...

Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes...

This is for all dads, grandpas uncles,brothers…. in short – this is for all the guys out there: Combine forces with kids – or with each other and start planning Mother’s Day brunch for that special mama in your life. I am going to help you out – here are recipes for a great brunch – all are easy to put together, even for those who do not have a high level of expertise in the kitchen. The...

Mother’s Day Wisdom...

        Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I thought I share some fun stuff with you. Ask yourself whether or not you have used even one of these statements – I know and I admit that I sure did. Looking back – it makes it even funnier as the years go by. Enjoy! … 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .  “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just...

Fun Easter Games for Kids...

It is definitely a good idea to have few games ready for your Easter gathering – especially if there are children present. You can easily have these games organized ahead of time – when I do it, I have little plastic baskets filled with materials for each game ready to go on a moment’s notice. If you decide to do that, you will find out that it is very easy to call the kids together and occupy them for...

How to Make Easter Egg Holders...

If you don’t feel like getting too involved in decorating Easter Eggs, you can make it easy by just colouring all your eggs in solid colours and creating adorable egg holders. The best way i could recommend to you is to involve your children and have them colour the egg holders with their crayons of markers – the kids will love making their own holders – guaranteed! Directions: Print out the template(s)...

Easy Easter Table Decorations...

Adding creatively arranged flowers of Easter decor will make your festive dinner table more appealing – and it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are a couple of my favourites to give you an idea or two – do not be affraid to get creative, use your favourite flowers and enjoy your holiday! … …     Sweet Surprise Instructions: Trace the mouth of a paper cup onto paper. Draw petals around the circle...

Easter Chocolate Cake Recipe...

Chocolate cake has got to be one of family favourites. I have tried a good number of recipes – some better than others. The kind of chocolate cake I don`t care for is the one that is dry and crumbly – and this recipe is not one that turns out like that. Try it ahead of time if you want, just to make sure that when you make it for your Easter desert it turns out beautiful You can easily decorate it to suit...

Update from Laura’s Writing Chair...

I have introduced Laura few months ago – she is my friend who has cerebral palsy and writes from her wheelchair. I will not hesitate to admit that she motivates me on regular basis. Laura has a blog website where she posts her thoughts.. and then some. Her latest post deserves to be shared – and I felt compelled to comment on it as well. It really got me thinking after I read a comment on Laura’s blog from J. I...

Make Your Own Easter Eggs...

Making Easter eggs can be lot of fun – especially if you get your children involved. You can create a very festive centerpiece, use them to decorate various points of your home of create small baskets your children can give away to friends and family. Here are couple more easy to make egg decorating ideas for you:     Drip Dot Eggs Materials: Boiled eggs Acrylic non-toxic craft paint, your choice of colors Paintbrush Empty...