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6 Ways to Volunteer as a Family
Families are busier than ever, but if volunteering is on your list of resolutions, why not jump in and take the kids along for the ride? Studies on family volunteering reveal impressive benefits for kids...
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Do-It-Yourself Advent Calendars
Why buy an advent calendar when you can make one from felt, gingerbread — even dollar store pails! And instead of a daily indulgence, count down to Christmas with a family activity, coupon or...
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Our Favourite Holiday Food 2011
All of these items, available at grocery stores across the country, are guaranteed to make holiday entertaining a snap this year
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Our Favourite Tech Gifts of 2011
The world of tech products can be confusing. To help you navigate the shopping aisles this season, we’ve compiled a list of the year’s must-have gear, with the help of the CPO...
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Toy Wreath
Supplies Old toys Glue Gun Spray paint Wreath frame Vinyl Instructions 1. Glue old children’s toys to your wreath frame. Layer the toys for a full look 2. Spray...
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Pom-pom Wreath
Supplies Pom poms Wire or Syrofoam wreath frame Glue gun Ribbon Instructions 1. Glue your pom poms to the wire wreath frame 2. Build it...
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Easy DIY Wreaths from Steven and Chris
This holiday season, you could dust off that plastic wreath that's been sitting in a box all year, or you could grab a glue gun and make one of these whimsical DIY wreaths! TV personalities Steven and Chris give...
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Our Favourite Stocking Stuffers
We asked our Facebook fans and Twitter followers: What are your favourite stocking stuffers? Here's what they had to say! "Mini toothpaste, mini lotion, mini packs of tissue, mini...
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Our Favourite Board Games for 2011
Board games are back in a big way, so they’ll make a great gift for anyone on your list this holiday season! Here are some diverse picks for a variety of ages.
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Our Favourite Toys for 2011
With so many amazing toys to pick from for the special little person on your list, holiday shopping can be a bit overwhelming. We went straight to the source and got toy recommendations from the...
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The Worst Gift You Ever Got
"Bright yellow, hand-knitted sweater with a zipper and brown trim. It would fit a 320 lb. quarterback. I was 10." via @writewrds "Clothes I didn't like. Long, pleated wool skirts." via...
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Holiday Countdown Checklist
The holiday season is fast approaching! Our already busy lives are about to get busier with more expectations for our time, money and energy. According to an online poll, more than 50 percent of mothers...
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Is Your Family Ready for a Dog?
Bringing a dog into your household is a big decision that will have a huge impact on your family’s daily life. If you do it right, your new dog will enrich your lives in so many ways. If you don’t...
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Our Favourite Halloween Recipes
Tempt and terrify with these 25 simple and spooktacular recipes—they make the Halloween season fun whether you’re serving an after-school snack, festive dinner or...
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3 Halloween Party Ideas
October 31st is creeping around the corner and Junior has entrusted you with the task of hosting a hair-raising Halloween bash for him and his buds. The trouble is, your frantic fall schedule has left you feeling...

