The Clementine Art Natural Paint Set is a boxed set of six all natural tempura paints. Coloured with Mayan mineral earth pigments, these paints are free from chemical dyes and petrochemicals. Good for finger or brush painting, they are non-toxic, completely natural and washable. The set consists of six colours, orange, yellow, red, green, blue and purple. Each is … [Read more...]
A Peek inside our Christmas day…
Here are a few photos from our Christmas morning... Our Christmas tree, pre-gift ravaging. Note the Wizard of Oz colouring book Santa brought for Rainbow. Yes, Rocket got Avocados in her stocking. Rainbow opening her gift from Santa. The fuzzy red bathrobe was a big hit. Rainbow insisted on wearing it for the rest of the morning. Rainbow and her Dad … [Read more...]
That Time I Almost Ruined Christmas…
I lost my daughter's Christmas gift. The Big One. You know, the one item she asked for Santa to bring her. Yeah, that's the one I lost. When she wrote her letter to Santa back in November all she asked for was a new train. A few days later there was a sale on at Chapters and we dutifully went out and bought the particular Thomas Engine she had pointed out to her dad in the … [Read more...]
Have Yourself a Very Merry Merry…
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season, filled with wonder and joy, family and friends, and love. Like most folks, I'll be taking a few days off to spend with family. I have a couple of posts scheduled to go up, but I probably won't be around my inbox much for the next week. See you in the New Year! … [Read more...]
Grand-Meme’s Christmas Macaroons { Food }
This is the third and final recipe my mother-in-law sent me to share with you all. She had this to say: "This last recipe was my mom's...she used to make them every year at Christmas when I was young. They were light and sweet and bring back some wonderful fond memories." Grand-Meme's Christmas Macaroons Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min Total time: 20 min Yields: About … [Read more...]
Warm Holiday Wishes from Christmas’s Past
Warm Holiday Wishes Wishing you a Wonderful Holiday, an awesome Winter time, And perhaps even a White Christmas. Here's a few pics of my wondrous little G-Girl from holidays past: 2007 2009 … [Read more...]
River Lights Winter Festival in Amherstburg {Windsor/Essex County}
Last weekend we took our annual drive out to Amherstburg, Ontario to see the River Lights Festival. It's a great event to take kids to, well worth the drive if you're anywhere in or near Essex County. First find a spot to park (normally this isn't too difficult, as there are plenty of lots and spot along the river). As you walk along the river front through the Navy … [Read more...]
Scotch Brand “Magic Tape”, Scissors and More!!
Now when I think Scotch brand I instantly think "Tape", in fact much like Q-Tip for all cotton swabs, in my house we tend to say the brand name "Scotch Tape" meaning any gift wrap tape. There really is no comparison. Whenever we cheap out and buy a different brand I'm always disappointed. Yesterday in the mail I received this lovely pile of Scotch brand goodies. My package … [Read more...]
Holiday Recipe Hop!
I was thinking it would be cool to have a hop where we could link up and share holiday recipes. Everything from company favourites and special treats you bake up around the holidays, to quick meals for those crazy hectic days. Basically if it's a recipe, or food related, it's fair game. I look forward to seeing all your yummy holiday treats! I'll be leaving this … [Read more...]
Super Easy “Tree Ornament” Sugar Cookies
When I was in grade school we used to make sugar cookies, string them with red thread and hang them as ornaments on our Christmas tree. I thought it would be a fun tradition to revive with my kids. However, since I hadn't made these in like twenty-five years I decided a practice run was in order. So I had a fun evening with Rainbow making cookies. We used some very vintage … [Read more...]
My Childhood Memories From When I was Eight…
My first experiences with loss... When I was in grade three we gave away Tina, the cat which I had won in a potato sack race when I was three. I had developed allergies, and was allergic to cat dander. Tina hadn't adjusted well to life in the city. She never seemed happy after we moved and had taken to shredding her claws on windowsills and furniture. My parents spent some … [Read more...]