Coffee Corner — diy gifts

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas. It is my absolute favourite time of the year. And it is not for the receiving of gifts, because if you know me, you know I am so incredibly awkward and uncomfortable in being gifted something.  I love anyone who even thought of me and wanting to gift something to me, and will always be forever grateful and remember all the gifts given to me but…. It also could partly be because my favourite part is the fact that I love the gifting part of Christmas, but if you know me, you know that I don’t even...

We are in full Valentine's Day crafting mode over here in our house We have been working on kid approved crafts, decor ideas, and gifts for classmates. This one is a great idea that can check each one of these categories off your list. Whole wheat cinnamon salt dough ornaments. The wholewheat and cinnamon adds a bit of a rustic look, that I think adds a special touch. Now I know, you are probably wondering how this one craft can check every item off the list.  Well here a few ideas that you can use these for:   The craft...

Moms!! This craft is for you, if you are a mama to younger kids looking for a Valentines craft to do to keep your kids busy!!   Last weekend, we had mentioned that we were busy with projects. A lot of our family time, especially on cold days consist of trying new things that I can let you all know about. Not only is this work, and research, it also is a great bonding time with my girls. They love all things arts and crafts, and it is always a bonus if it makes a huge mess. Glitter; I think...

  Everything this year has been different. So why it is no surprise that we will all be bringing in the new year different, we may not all have ideas of what you can do, but here are a few ideas.   Having little kids, the idea of not going out on New Year’s Eve is not so much of a new thing, but the last couple of years we have tried to either have an early New Years party with other families with kids, or gone outside to do some skating and watch fire works with other families and...

Oh no!! We have all been there before. This year may just look a little bit different. You hear a knock at your door. You are not expecting anyone, and the panic starts. You look out your window, and standing back from your door is someone who you know. A friend, a family member, a neighbour, co-worker; whoever it is, they were unannounced.   They saw you  in the window, and now you have to answer the door. They are so sweet. They just came to drop off a little something for you, for the holidays.     I don’t...