Apple Hand Pies

Fall is just around the corner, which means that its almost time for apple season! These apple hand pies make it possible to do just that theyre basically little hand pies on thego! Dont forget to follow us onTwitter,Instagram, andFacebook! ContributorAleshia Pinto is a food blogger and carb enthusiast, who creates recipes aimed at bringing people together. On any given day, she can be found planning her next dinner series or daydreaming about pasta!...

September 27, 2018 · 1 min · 89 words · Jacqueline Luna

DIY Wheat Wreath Gone Wild

And keep reading to find links to 13 more Fall wreath ideas by some of our favourite Canadian bloggers. Get ready to be inspired! DIY Wheat Wreath with Pizzazz! But for now, lets talk about this DIY wheat wreath. And let me start off by saying, kindly dont judge us. The sea of golden stalks swaying gently in the wind was so lovely and very calming. The reason: for crafting of course....

September 25, 2018 · 1 min · 186 words · Bailey Anderson

Make Your Own Fish Aquarium using CDs!

Today, Caities Classroom is all about Cleaning Up! Were going to make a fish aquarium using upcycled materials from around the house. This is a fun craft to do, while recycling materials you may not use anymore. Here is what you need: Draw a pattern on your CD by using a permanent marker. Shape fins with regular or wavy scissors. Draw a mouth onto construction paper and cut out. Glue mouth and eye into place....

September 25, 2018 · 1 min · 113 words · Tracy Snyder

Food Regeneration

Today we are going to share a few: Wow right? Regeneration is a whole other ballgame. You dont even need to even use some of them for food. Lets welcome to that table some food regeneration. They would compliment a table centerpiece for an occasion instead of flowers. The List of vegetables you might regrow and eat is as long as someones arm. Or secondly, once Halloween is all over and you want to chuck your pumpkin, dont!...

September 24, 2018 · 2 min · 344 words · Erica Ayala

Breakfasting with the Farm Animals

It is amazing how quickly a childs personality comes out in regard to breakfast. Their likes and dislikes can surface quickly, especially when it comes to food. Its frustrating for the adult but totally normal. In our household, we have one of each. As soon as the youngests eyes open, her first thoughts are of breakfast. And I mean if you dont feed the child, screaming ensues. The eldest, however, has always been reluctant to eat anything in the morning....

September 21, 2018 · 2 min · 282 words · Michael Turner

Visiting the Farmers Market with Kids

There is something so wonderful about seeing the world through the eyes of a child. One place I love watching my childrens faces light up with excitement is at local Farmers Markets. There is nothing like it! Here are 5 of the ways that your child can benefit from spending time exploring a Farmers Market. Dont forget to follow us onTwitter,Instagram, andFacebook! ContributorNoelle is a mom of 6 year old twin boys and a 3 year old son....

September 20, 2018 · 1 min · 118 words · James Garner

Let’s Learn About Bees

First things first.Some Biology. What is a bee? There are almost 20,000 species of bee on the planet. Every land surface apart from the Antartica have bees. Bees are crucial for pollination of our flowers, fruit, and vegetables on Earth. Almost a third of all our crops are pollinated by bees. Without bees, our crops would be much smaller in size and poor quality. Pollination is very important for the life cycle of plants....

September 18, 2018 · 2 min · 386 words · Robin Reed

Preventing and Relieving Constipation in Children

As parents, we would do and try anything to help relieve our childs discomfort. Constipation is a sign that our children need more foods that will support their digestive and intestinal health. TIP:Smoothies are a great way to get several of these foods into your childs body at once! Ensure you purchase these foods in their natural state without any added sugar or artificial ingredients. Other Methods to Prevent and Relieve Constipation Certain medicationscan cause constipation in children....

September 13, 2018 · 1 min · 131 words · Tyler Howard

Beach-Themed Printable Gift Tags

Who wouldnt want to be reminded of the beach? Although making a handmade gift is not always possible, these handmade gift tags will show them you care. Gift giving is not just for the upcoming holidays, there are reasons to give all year round. And with this same versatile pattern, we created theseDIY cardsalso perfect for gift giving. Jane had these leftover rubber stamps cuttings back from her scrapbooking days that we used for this....

September 11, 2018 · 1 min · 132 words · Lisa Charles

Super Simple Banana Muffins

Kids are back in school. Everyone loves a classic banana muffin! If you use unsalted butter, add the salt. **I always use frozen bananas because I can never time baking bananas right. Also, frozen bananas give the best flavor. The juices provide the best banana flavor (naturally) AND make the cake nice and moist. Let the muffins cool completely in the pan before removing them. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days....

September 10, 2018 · 1 min · 136 words · Amanda Ford

Let’s Learn About Japanese Fans

However, in Asian culture the concept of the fan is steeped in rich history. The history of the fan is ancient, literally! In ancient Japan, they were first used as symbols to indicate peoples rank in society. They were also used as weapons and a place to write messages. There are many different versions and we shall be exploring two today. TheSensuwas thought to be created by accident in the Japanese Court in the 6-9th century....

September 6, 2018 · 3 min · 515 words · Rachel Jones

Making a Concrete and Driftwood Sailboat and other DIY Nautical Decor

So we thought itd be fun to make this concrete and driftwood sailboat as part of ourDIY nautical decor. Can you spot them there on top of the fridge? We choose nautical-themed scrapbook paper in shades of blues and whites that work well with all things coastal. Around the same time, we also made thesepersonalized DIY stepping stonesas a keepsake for our moms flower garden. you could findour full disclosure here....

September 6, 2018 · 2 min · 379 words · Andrew King

5 Simple Yoga Moves for Toddlers

However, one of the more recent trends in yoga is Story Time Yoga. This is a 30-45 minute class targeted to children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years. Sometimes I have the toddlers raise their arms above their heads and clap. They love anything to do with clapping, as it makes them feel like theyre doing something worth celebrating! The benefits Mountain pose helps with posture. It also helps strengthen the legs, lower back, thighs, knees, and ankles....

September 5, 2018 · 2 min · 324 words · Taylor Wood