Cool Finds: Simple Valentine’s Day Crafts

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Some of us might wrinkle up our noses at the thought of Valentine’s Day, but I say let’s take it back from the card companies and share the love. Besides, everything’s so much more fun when you get your kids involved! Here are a few simple Valentine’s Day crafts that are sure to be fun for the little ones AND you! Enjoy! 01. Heart Hand Stamps via Bloesom Kids

Cool Finds: FREE Printable Holiday Gift Tags!

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Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, not a present was wrapped, not even a blouse! The gifts were all waiting on tables and chairs, in hopes that somebody would wrap them with care! With just a few more sleeps til the big day, I wonder… how many of you have finished up all of your wrapping?? Tonight I’ve decided to throw a tiny gift-wrapping party at my house, including egg nog and good company. In honour of the occasion, I’d like

Cool Finds: Creative Christmas DIYs

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There’s something really special about surrounding yourself with handmade goodness around the holidays, and with Christmas just around the corner, there’s still time left for some fun and festive DIYs! Whether you’re a craft klutz or connoisseur, this list has a little something for everyone! … 01. This super shiny tinsel garland wreath is sure to jazz up the drabbest of doors! 02. You and your kiddos will have so much fun making these paint ornaments! 03. What an excellent tutorial for making your own

Cool Finds: In My Dream… Foyer!

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Maybe “foyer” is too grand a word to describe what most of us have in our homes, but whether you have a mudroom, a tiny hallway or an entrance with 10-foot ceilings, this is the first room that people see when the walk in and so it should be a lovely sight! (Even if beyond the foyer you may have books shoved under your couch, dishes in the oven and toys hidden away in every nook and cranny!) In our little wartime 1 1/2-story home,

Cool Finds: In My Dream… Bathroom!

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My home decor daydreams are continuing, and this time we’re headed to the one of the smallest rooms in any given house. I enjoy bathrooms which are simple, minimalistic, cheerful, inviting & homey. Walk-in showers, claw foot tubs, natural elements and a lot of while are all things that make smile! Follow me! Source. This room would be fantastic to wake up to — I can just imagine taking a good morning shower & enjoying all that space & light. There’s even a little shelf

Cool Finds: In My Dream… Kitchen!

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I’ve been daydreaming a lot about renovating some of the rooms in our house — do you ever do that? Get wrapped up in online catalogues and inspirational blogs just trying to find that look to suit you perfectly? Well I certainly spend enough time scrolling through my RSS feeds, swooning over looks that I’d love to bring into my home someday. In order to put all that scrolling to good use, I bring you the “In My Dream…” series! Throughout my next few posts

Cool Finds: Great Gifts For Geek Dads

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From Star Wars to Linux, Lord of the Rings to World of Warcraft, geek love comes in a million manifestations. If you have a partner who lives for technology, is a total audiophile, gets giddy at the idea of a Battlestar Galactica marathon and whose wardrobe mainly consists of JINX apparel, then this is the Father’s Day gift guide for you! 01. Eco-Friendly Earbuds: Big sound, small footprint. 02. R2-D2 Peppermill: If you’re a nerdy mama, like myself, then you won’t even mind this sweet