The Best Valentines Day Cards and Crafts...

I don’t know about you, but I am just absolutely overwhelmed by the vast selection of Valentines Day cards – and decorations – that are available in various stores. I am equally – if not more – overwhelmed by the cost of these very pretty items! Not sure how many people save all their card, I used to, until I have boxes and boxes of them. Yes – there is a way to re-use them –...

All About Being a Grandmother...

Being a grandma for the first time is something I have thought about for a long time – thinking out what kind of a grandma I want to be was something that was very important to me. If you are anything like me, you know you want to be the best grandma ever, you want to give your grandchild the best of everything. Let’s face it – grandma’s are younger these days – not in years, but in activities...

How to Make Christmas Memories...

Some special memories just happen – things people say, things people do…. And then there are some that you can create – and as the years go by, they become more and more special. This is my own story: Almost 40 years ago, I made Christmas stockings for my two boys. The older one – Dusan – was just little over 2 years old and the younger one – Daniel was only 6 weeks old at the time....

Best Halloween Ideas...

I love this time of year! For me – it is always been so much fun decorating the house, making costumes, watching the little ones run around collecting goodies – it is a happy time for sure! And you are probably surfing the net to find the best ideas for your Halloween celebrations – it can take time and energy – so I decided to lend a helping hand and give you a variety of Halloween ideas and tips...

How to Cook with Kids...

If you think about it, you will have to admit that we usually cook because we have to. But something that can be a chore for us, is a very interesting thing to a child. It’s like a whole new world, where things get mixed together and ordinary things are changed into something different – it is sort a magic for a child. It is a good idea to get your child involved in the kitchen – prepare a few simple meals and you...

How to Choose Your Sunglasses...

We have all been waiting for sunny days for a long time – being able to be outdoors, enjoying sandy beaches, warm waters and beautiful  weather is a definite treat. And as we religiously use sunscreen to protect the skin, it is a good idea to check out what sunglasses are doing to protect our eyes. The same harmful rays that can damage skin also increase the risk of developing eye problem – especially for children....

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)...

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...