If you're a parent, do you wish to give your child(ren) experiences you never had growing up, for the holidays? Or, have you been more concerned with re-creating treasured holiday memories from your youth? Although, I don't have children of my own right now, I do have specific memories from my childhood that I wish I could share with my children (when I have them). What are your fondest holiday memories from your childhood? For me, I remember going to Heritage Park in Calgary when it ...
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DIY Gift Tag Round-Up
I know what I'll be doing this weekend—a bit of crafting to celebrate the start of December! Before things get too crazy, I think it's important to have a bit of fun by creating some DIY gift tags and maybe even some holiday cards. Do you usually make your own or do you purchase gift tags? ...
Decorating the Kitchen for Christmas {Guest Post}
With the holidays right around the corner, you’ll find that there is no better time for you to start decorating your kitchen. While we all think about sitting down to food with our friends or family or gathering by the television and watching our favorite holiday movies, it is always worth your time to think about decorating the kitchen. The kitchen is where a lot of the work takes place, and it should be as festive any other part of your home. Cork Tiles and Push Pins A few cork tiles mounted ...
Glam Cabin Decor Look Ideas
Winter is coming, and so is the holiday season. I don't know about you, but I'm starting to fantasize about sitting by the fire and curling up with a good book, or having a few close friends over to enjoy a relaxing meal and conversation. Normally, the first things that would come to mind would be plaids, checkered prints, and red and green colours. Instead of the conventional cabin look, I've put together some ideas for a more glam cabin décor: ...
Cascades Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree & Wrapping Paper #Giveaway US Only $111 value
Why choose Cascades for your Christmas tree and gift wrapping needs? These products are eco-friendly, and unique! About giveaway products: Eco-friendly, 100% recycled Christmas Tree & Wrapping Paper: Standing six feet tall and made from 100% recycled cardboard, the Cascades Massimo Christmas tree effortlessly combines modernity and tradition. Our environmentally friendly tree comes complete with LED lights and is resistant enough to use for multiple years. Best of all, there is no ...
Seasonal Decorating with Pinecones
I love the look of natural elements indoors. This time of year I like to change up my décor to include things easily found in nature. Pinecones are great to decorate your space because they are both fall and winter-like depending on how you use them. You can use them in your décor from now until the end of winter, if you'd like. How do you like to decorate for the holiday and winter season? Some of these ideas would work well for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter season, without having to ...
How Do You Organize Your Holiday Lists?
Do you keep a list, and check it twice—so you don't miss picking up something important or getting to do something fun with the kids? Every season, I like to make a list of things I'd enjoy doing or seeing. Christmas list Part of my list for the winter season: Learn to ski —This is the year of doing new things, and one thing that has been on my 'bucket list' for a long time is learning to ski. I now (again) live in the Rocky Mountains, so skiing can be a beautiful experience. Have ...
Winterizing Your Car For Newbies, Thanks To Canadian Tire Gas Plus
I recently had a chance to check out my local Canadian Tire Gas Plus location to fill up on gas, and to check out some products for the upcoming winter season. The gas at this Gas Plus station was several cents cheaper than other gas stations in the area: I like that you get Canadian Tire money when you fill up gas. I learned that you can also save up to 10 cents per litre if you have a Gas Advantage Mastercard. This, coupled with the cheaper prices to begin with will make me want to ...