Pumpkin carving has come a long way since I was a child in New Brunswick. Carving triangles and a toothy grin into a pumpkin was enough to impress visitors. Now, I’m blown away every year by the talent and creativity behind some truly amazing pumpkin designs. Many of these designs can be easily replicated using […]
Do you love homemade Easter decorations as much as I do? Sadly, I possess very few crafting skills and little talent in that regard, so I appreciate easy ideas for holiday décor.
Canadians have been working very hard to keep their dollars in Canada, and Canadian businesses have been working even harder to make them happy they did. This very Canadian Easter post suggests eggcellent Canadian products to fill every basket!
These peanut butter bird nests are as tasty as they are adorable! They’re eggcellent for Easter entertaining or gifts. Cadbury mini eggs are the house favourite, so both the cookies and leftover eggs disappear in record time. We also tried Smarties mini eggs but I found them to be a bit too large.
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated enthusiastically by Canadians, many of whom have Irish roots. Whether you’re having a St. Patrick’s Day party or quenching the thirst of your inner leprechaun, these drink recipes will help you celebrate.
Food is especially important to the Irish. Even now, many generations after suffering through times of starvation.
Canadians are huge fans of Valentine’s Day, with 81 percent celebrating love with their significant other on February 14th. Additionally, 52 percent of Canadians include other family members in their celebration.
Remember it? The magical anticipation that made Christmas Eve painfully long? If you allow yourself to go back there, I bet you’ll still find that amazing feeling of excitement in your stomach. Helping kids through the torture of time can turn into some Christmas traditions and create memories that you’ll all treasure.
Do you have a holiday baked good that you specialize in and make every year? Or do you just bake up a storm of scrumptious seasonal goodies? Back in Eastern Canada, we referred to it all as Christmas cookin’ and it’s as much a part of the holiday season as presents are.
Healthy eating doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in delicious holiday foods, you just have to be a little more creative. Try these easy, proven ways to trim the fat from the holiday season and you won’t even notice that you’re making healthier choices.
