I'm not one to make a big deal about Valentine's Day. I mean, I LOVE love, and I love my kids, my husband, my family and friends, ...

Valentine's Day is around the corner, but there are many ways to embrace one of the biggest consumer occasions without spending hundre...

Bossy. When was the last time you heard this word? Who was it used to describe? My 3-year-old daughter. She's so bossy. I ...

I have always wanted to love "the smoothie." I can't tell you how many experts, or nutritionists, or naturopathic doctor...

I've been wanting to add more turkey to my life -- you know, aside from Thanksgiving and Christmas. I came across turkey wings in the ...

I've always been a crafty gal; in addition to a great DIY, I love painting, knitting, scrapbooking, etc. Well, now I'm a crafty mo...

Happy New Year's Eve Eve! I took a well-needed week off blogging to celebrate Christmas with my family. It was a beautiful, albeit bus...

I've been told -- on more than one occasion! -- that I'm a difficult person to buy a present for. I don't get it; every ti...

There are only 9 days left until Christmas, although the 8 nights of Hanukkah begin tonight! Happy Hanukkah to all those celebrating. ...

One of my favourite things about Christmas isn't receiving gifts -- although I really do enjoy giving gifts and watching people ope...

We are less than 2 weeks until Christmas, but between now and then, there will be many reasons to celebrate, including family gathering...

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the lustre of midday to objects below, when, what to my wondering eyes s...

One of my favourite things about the holidays is spending Christmas Eve or Christmas Day with my cousins. Even as adults, we usually pu...

Stocking Stuffers. Just a "little something", these small trinkets can often be more challenging to purchase than one, large...

When people think of Christmas, it's inevitable to think about presents and gift giving. But it's equally important, if not mo...

As a kid, I was a crazy bookworm. Once, on a road trip holiday, I remember having to buy a different book at every rest stop. I love bu...

Only three weeks remain until Christmas - and yet still tons of time to think of great gift ideas. Many people think the holidays are...

When I was a kid, my dad's signature gift to my mom was perfume. She always got a large bottle, and my sister and I got the mini b...

Toys, toys, toys. When it comes to making a Christmas list, everyone always asks what kind of toys they can get the kids. Now, I'm n...

In my family, December 1st marked the "official" countdown to Christmas. Actually, yesterday, November 30th, was the start o...