I love cute little crafts that take no time to make and this Chicken Surprise is one of those. They take about 10 minutes to make – a little longer for the glue to dry – and are perfect for Easter time. What you need: Paper – preferably yellow but I only had pink A […]
5 Rainy Day Activities for the Whole Family
Stuck in the house during the weekend of the middle of the school break is not only boring but stressful. While trying to find something for yourself to do, you need to find a way to entertain the children. I remember a whole summer of rain with two very active children in the house and […]
Family Fitness – Healthy Living for the Family
We all want to be healthy, and we all want the best for our children. There are five simple tasks that you could do to encourage your children to be healthier, involving more exercise and a better diet. Add a new one to your routine each week and within five weeks the whole family will […]
Create Your Own Special Valentine’s Day Menu Card
With budgets so tight, the prospect of a Valentine’s Day meal can sound bleak but that doesn’t need to be the case. It is possible to turn your dining room – or any room for that matter – into a “restaurant” or “bistro” and create your own Valentine’s Day menu. This is something my husband […]
Taking Control of Family Finances – 10 Steps to Implement This Year
After Christmas, finances tend to be tighter than usual. I know how family has to really budget during January and sometimes have to dip into savings to help afford the necessities until our salaries reach our bank accounts. We’ve developed a strategy over the last few years, and it makes handling the family finances much […]
10 Daily Moves to Stay Fit
We hear time and time again that exercise is good for us. The problem is that it can be difficult to fit exercise into our daily lives. From personal experience, I find it difficult to do 30 minutes of exercise every day. That 30 minutes doesn’t have to be completed at one time. Here are […]
DIY Pine Cone Christmas Tree Decorations
Decorating a Christmas tree doesn’t have to be expensive. It is easy to make your own ornaments with pine cones and make it a fun activity with the kids. I’ve made a few this year to go on our tree. Pine Cone Christmas Tree Decorations Pine cones – 3-5 of various sizes Gold, silver and […]
Make Your Own Mini Pine Cone Christmas Trees
Have you ever noticed that if you stand a pine cone upright, it looks a little like a Christmas tree? I wanted mini Christmas trees in some of the other rooms in my house – like my daughter’s bedroom and the dining room – just small enough to sit on the windowsill. Pine cones are […]
Make Your Own Christmas Stocking
To make my daughter’s first Christmas special, I decided to make a Christmas stocking for her. Making your own Christmas stocking is easy to do, fun and something that you can do with your children. What You Need: Felt in green, red and white Foam in white and green Small pompoms in green, red, white […]
Keep Babies Interested with DIY Colorful Shakers
Baby toys are great, but they can be so much money for what they really are. After walking around a store, I realized that my daughter was intrigued by a toy that simply made lots of colors move around. To avoid paying the store prices, I knew that this was something I could easily make […]
Work From Your Home Office — Be a Healthier Mum to Your Children
If you can work at home, there will be less stress on you and the children, and your lives will be healthier. Do you want to stay at home with your baby?
Seven Tips On How To Be A Work At Home Super Mom
You love your kids and you love your job but being successful on both fronts is no easy thing. Being a work at home mom might be the envy of your neighbors, but it can easily put a strain both on your home and family life, if you let it. Here are seven tips to […]
