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Easy Pasta Recipes

April 15th, 2012

Easy Pasta Recipes

These dinners are quick and easy to prepare with staples you have in your cupboard or handy store-bought ingredients. Switch up any way you like...

Show Off Your Style with a DIY Canvas Stitched Bag

March 13th, 2012

Show Off Your Style with a DIY Canvas Stitched Bag

You don’t need to be a master embroiderer for this tote; all you need is a snowy or rainy afternoon—make that two afternoons—and some patience....

A Sweet DIY Decor Idea: Cushion Canvas Art

March 7th, 2012

A Sweet DIY Decor Idea: Cushion Canvas Art

Iron-on transfers are simple yet impressive. You can easily whip up a bunch over a weekend, swapping the cushion for T-shirts, tote bags and aprons....

The Best Pancake Recipe Ever

February 18th, 2012

The Best Pancake Recipe Ever

American Breakfast Pancakes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 pinch of salt 1 tsp sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 2...

The Ultimate Party Craft: How to Make a Felt Birthday Cake

February 14th, 2012

The Ultimate Party Craft: How to Make a Felt Birthday Cake

What you’ll need: 3 Styrofoam disks Sheets of felt Needle and thread Clothespins (for candles) Velcro patches Scissors   Directions Cover three tiers of Styrofoam...

One Mom’s Tips for Weight-Loss Success

January 1st, 2012

One Mom’s Tips for Weight-Loss Success

When you hear about a mom losing 80 pounds during her mat leave, the first thing you’ll want to know is, has she kept the...

Family-Friendly New Year’s Fun

December 26th, 2011

Family-Friendly New Year’s Fun

New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to mean a last-minute scramble to find a babysitter. And it doesn’t have to mean an obligatory expensive night on...

Our Favourite Christmas Recipes

December 18th, 2011

Our Favourite Christmas Recipes

Starters Spicy Cheese Cocktail Crisps Star Anise and Apple Simple Syrup (with Star Anise Vodka Cocktail) B.C. Smoked Salmon on Buckwheat Pancakes With Maple Tomato-Crab...

How to Make a Gorgeous Gold Christmas Wreath

November 14th, 2011

How to Make a Gorgeous Gold Christmas Wreath

This year we’re challenging you to abandon the traditional Christmas wreath and create one that is both modern-looking and easy to make. If you choose...