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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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Top 10 Daily Bites Recipes of 2011
Over the past year, subscribers to our popular Daily Bites newsletter were treated to delicious recipes five days a week. If you weren't a subscriber, don't worry — the 10 most popular recipes of 2011...
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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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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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What Are You Thankful For?
We took to Twitter and Facebook to find out what our community is thankful for, every day of their lives. Many of you mentioned health and family (and we agree that those are biggies), while others appreciated...
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End-of-Summer Traditions
Recently we asked our community members: What’s your family’s end-of-summer tradition? We found that lots of you like to end the summer with a bang, whether it’s with a big barbecue, a backyard...
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Christmas in July
Starting Christmas preparations in July might seem strange, but it’s actually not a bad idea, especially for those who dread the Christmas rush. By taking some steps early, you’ll find the holiday...
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Backyard Movie Party Ideas
Looking to try something new with the family this summer? Start up a brand-new tradition with outdoor movie nights! Whether it’s in your front yard or backyard, it will create lasting summer memories for...
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10 Tips for Successful Backyard Picnics
For many families, finding inexpensive forms of entertainment to pass summer days is a must, and a simple picnic can be an economical adventure right in your own backyard! You needn’t go far in order to...
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The Best Thing About Being a Canadian Parent
Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to be able to raise our kids in Canada. But luckily, once a year Canada Day comes along to remind us how...
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Cottage Safety Checklist
To ensure that your cottage vacation is the best ever and everyone has a safe and enjoyable time, it's important to take some preventative safety measures. Use this list as a starting guide. Each cottage...

