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Sadly, I really can’t say it had the effect I was hoping for! So this post could also be called: How to get your cookie sheets ummm… cleaner than when you started It did clean them up a little bit, and they definitely feel ultra-sanitized, but I was really disappointed with the results. This must work for some people though? Over at One Good Thing by Jillee, she did exactly the same thing, except her cookie sheets actually came out super clean....

That time between New Years and Valentine’s Day might be the most depressing 6 weeks of the year for me. The excitement of the holidays is over, the weather is typically cold and dreary and cold and flu season is in full swing. I know that my kids usually feel the same way – a little down and usually bored with being stuck inside for months. I’m always excited to find an indoor activity for those dreary winter days that will beat those boredom blues – even if it’s for a few minutes....

Muffins were one of the first things I learned to cook when I was in elementary school, and they are still one of my favorite things to bake. They have so many things going for them: they’re easy to make, they’re portable, they’re individually portioned, and (when made well) they are delicious comfort food. I make them frequently for breakfast at my house, because they’re simple and quick to mix up, and my kids love them just as much as I do....

When we were in University, my sister and I joined the “Fine Dining Club”, which kind of sounds ridiculous now looking back, but it was a fantastic way for us to try out a bunch of the awesome little restaurants in our city that we never would have found. There was a group of about 8 of us, all studying different things in school, and we would meet at different restaurants and try adventurous new foods....

The first night we put them up this year, I was so excited that I made my husband come outside with me in the frigid cold, right before we went to bed, and stand in the neighbour’s yard across the street to look at them. So we were out there in our flannel pajama pants, our heavy winter jackets, tall boots and scarves, standing on the neighbour’s yard, just staring at our house for 5 minutes....

Lunch happens every day. Yes, my friends. Every. Single. Day. (It’s a cruel world, I know…) And 5 out of 7 lunches each week need to be made at 7:30 in the morning, packed into small containers and shipped off to school with my 5 year old. Now, the real victory of the day is when she comes home, I check her lunch box and she actually ate everything. Does anyone else do a small victory dance when that happens?...

I must confess, there were some moments in the making of these pancakes that were a little less than perfect. I think I made every mistake possible while making them, so I’m sharing my secrets with all of you so you don’t have to go through all the frustration that I did! My younger daughter turned six last week, and I got up early on her birthday, all set to make pancakes....

Is there anything more festive than holiday baking? It’s so much fun! And I love that my girls are at ages where they can actually help me! Now, I’ve said it many times before, but I’m just not much of a baker. I made cupcakes for my baby boy’s birthday a few weeks ago and I burned them. I BURNED THEM!? I couldn’t believe it and I was so mad at myself!...

These were delicious AND fun, so I will definitely be making them again. There are so many recipes that you can try in muffin tins, other than muffins and cupcakes, so this was my first adventure. (Actually, I suppose that’s not 100% true, I made hard boiled eggs in a muffin tin awhile back, which was also very cool!). I wouldn’t exactly say there’s a recipe for this. I used fresh chopped onion, red pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms in these, but the sky’s the limit for what you could put in....

These Groundhog Day coloring pages are so cute, filled with groundhogs in all kinds of fun scenarios. Plus they’re all free for you to download and print! Use our printable coloring pages for libraries, classrooms, birthday parties, or any time you want to color this fun collection of groundhog color pages. RELATED: Groundhog Pop-Up Craft These printables are for personal and school use only. Do not copy, republish, upload, or alter these files....

These heart coloring sheets are so cute, filled with heart balloons, cupcakes and sweets, and all kinds of fun heart doodles. Plus they’re all free for you to download and print! Use our printable coloring pages for a library or classroom activity, a Valentine’s Day party, or anytime you want to color these heartwarming pictures. RELATED: Heart Outline These printables are for personal and school use only. Do not copy, republish, upload, or alter these files....

DIY Bath Bombs Bath bombs are such an easy and fun way to pamper yourself. When you drop the ball shaped “bombs” into your bath water they fizz and eventually dissolve. The ingredients help relax your muscles (epsom salts), detox the body and relieve itchy skin (baking soda), moisturize your skin (almond oil), and help you unwind (essential oils). We chose a refreshing grapefruit scent for our bath bombs, but you could easily use lavender for a soothing nighttime bath, or orange blossom for reducing anxiety....

Wouldn’t these spider lollipops look amazing as decorations/treats on a Halloween food table? Or they’d also make terrific treats to send to school on Halloween! This morning, we took our 5 year old out for breakfast. She was home from school because she had a fever last night, and I didn’t think I should send her to school, just in case. So we went to this little diner that has a basket of lolly pops by the door....

I can’t decide if these little guys are worms or caterpillars? My first thought was worms. But my kids say they’re caterpillars. And they have a good point because worms don’t have antennae? Whatever you end up calling them, they’re super cute and lots of fun to make! I love easy stuffed animal projects! These no-sew sock worms are so easy that the kids can probably make them by themselves… Or at least with minimal help from an adult....

Follow our step by step photo and video tutorials to make your own Easter egg pom poms. Then place them on display on the mantel or as part of a centerpiece for Easter dinner. It’s such a fun spring craft for both kids and adults! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....

SING Special Edition is now available on Blu-ray & DVD! So I went on a mission to figure out how to transfer the movie characters onto Easter eggs. You can use this method to transfer ANY image onto an Easter egg! Don’t they look adorable?! And they’re so easy to make! We watched SING last night with the kids and it was such a cute movie! It’s an animated musical comedy about an optimistic koala who puts on the world’s greatest singing competition and all the different animals are the contestants....

Orbeez Stress Ball These stress balls are SO MUCH FUN!! We’ve made a few different stress balls over the years, and these water bead ones are my absolute FAVOURITE. It’s really fun to see the Orbeez expand, and the bumpy texture when they’re finished growing is so cool! You’ll probably want to squeeze these stress balls harder than other types of stress balls, so they might not last as long....

Draw lines and patterns with a glue gun to create a super cool textured look. Then add a finishing touch with your favourite colour of paint. It’s such a unique and creative fall decor idea! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What kinds of designs are best for a hot glue pumpkin?...

When it comes to pumpkin spice, I would say that I’m a moderate fan. Every year around this time, though, people start going crazy for all things pumpkin spice! I was walking through the grocery store this week, and found an insane variety of pumpkin spice products, from cookies to cereal to air fresheners and candles. I’m all for pumpkin spice, but only when it makes sense. Pumpkin spice cookies?...

There’s something about the flavour of these cookies that makes me think of big family get togethers. Maybe it’s because I associate pumpkin and pumpkin pie with Thanksgiving (I mean, who doesn’t, right?!), and I love Thanksgiving! I get so excited to get a little dressed up (or at least wear a fancy top with my black yoga pants…), and to put my girls in their cute little dresses, and spend some quality time with family....