Ultimate Guide to Elf on the Shelf
The Elf on the Shelf was first introduced to me 4 years ago and instantly I loved the idea (I am a bit mad for Christmas!). Freddie was just 3 when we started the tradition and not only was it a hit for me, he absolutely loved it. We started with just one elf and we are currently on 4 elves plus a reindeer! If you are not familiar with this concept I will explain below: What is the Elf on the Shelf? At the North Pole, Santa has many helpers who make the Christmas season special! His scout elves serve as…
Keeping Kids (and Parents) happy this Christmas
Christmas is a time when we are all supposed to feel happy isn’t it? But, sadly it can often leave people feeling stressed over excited and grumpy (and that’s just the parents!) So I have a plan to stop the Christmas stress and help keep kids happy over Christmas. Here are my happiness boosting ideas: Watch the sugar intake. A limit of sugary sweets is a really smart move over Christmas. Too much sugar gives children that buzz/slump effect and can make them very irritable. Keep a limit on it and you will all be happier. Regular sized meals…it is…
5 Ways to Ensure Winter is The Season of Family Joy
With the winter weather approaching, it’s tempting to prepare for more time indoors while is calm and warm, especially as more extreme winter will become more common in some places. But I’m here to say to you that you and the kids can still have a good time playing outside, in fact it’s vital that you do! Getting children away from just screen time, and getting them outside opens them up to new mindsets, especially at winter. Embrace the winter weather by bundling up and going outside to play with snow and do fun experiments. Here’s some of our best…
Top Tips To Save On Your Christmas Shopping
52% of Canadians say they spend more than they would like to over the holiday period. Christmas is about spending time with family and loved ones above anything else, but for most people it involves a festive feast, gift-giving and turning the home into a magical grotto. This costs can add up without realizing how much you’re spending. Homemade gifts and decorations help to limit spending while adding a personal touch, but with a bit of planning you can save some cash in the stores as well. Shopping Online Nearly $1billion in Canadian Christmas spending is expected to shift from in-store purchases to online, making it…