Halloween and Disney are two of my favourite things, so naturally I had to include a delicious Disney-inspired cocktail in our collection of Halloween cocktails, and came up with this Poison Apple cocktail. Disney Apple Cider Cocktail Recipe This Poison Apple martini is a fun fall cocktail that would be perfect for a Halloween party,…
If you’re the type to order a Guinness when it’s not St. Patrick’s Day, this delicious Dark Chocolate Champagne Cocktail is for you! A couple of years ago I was attending a Food & Wine Show and tried this decadent Dark Chocolate Stout for the first time. It’s creamy and well-balanced with a natural chocolate…
Earlier this season, I made some fun Candy Corn Jell-O parfaits for kids but of course, I had to make a version for grown-ups! This Candy Corn Cocktail is inspired by that college classic – the Jell-O shot – re-envisioning it as a layered cocktail with a cute, seasonal twist. Candy Corn Jell-O Shots Recipe…
Last week, my daycare kids and I were all about pumpkins – making these delicious Pudding Mix Pumpkin Spice Cookies to enjoy while reading some of our favourite pumpkin books. I’ve mentioned before that Ella is a huge fan of pumpkin and pumpkin spice, while I’m a little more selective. There’s a handful of pumpkin…
I didn’t get around to sharing this awesome Brain Dissection sensory play idea last year, though I did give you a sneak peek on my Instagram account. Ella loved it so much that we’ve already done it again this year as part of our Kids’ Science Party (which I will also share with you soon). (If…
Halloween is hands down my favourite holiday of the year. Candy, costumes, and all things spooky, I start getting in the Halloween spirit the second Labour Day Weekend hits! We’re already experimenting with Halloween recipes and first up are these Ghost Meringues, a super simple and airy Halloween cookie that disappears when you bite into them! Ghost…
Ever since our Pumpkin Slime experiment last year, Ella has been itching for Pumpkin season! We’re so excited to get started on some Pumpkin Sensory Play and I thought maybe your kids might be, too! Here are some fun Pumpkin Sensory Play ideas from around the internet. Pumpkin Sensory Play Clockwise from top left: Pumpkin…
I made this quick and easy Spider Sensory Bin for Ella’s Kindergarten classroom… two years ago! This easy Halloween sensory bin is perfect for using up leftover packaging paper. Spider Halloween Sensory Bin It’s a little embarrassing how many Halloween activities and recipes I have saved up on my computer, waiting to be shared here….
Are you a fan of capsule wardrobes? I’m slowly becoming a convert and today I’m sharing a concept Fall Capsule Wardrobe from Kohl’s to show you how capsule wardrobes work and see if they are a good fit for you, too! My wannabe-minimalist side loves the idea of capsule wardrobes, and to be honest, it’s one…
We have some gorgeous homemade Princess dress tutorials coming up, but first I wanted to share a quick round-up of Superhero costumes for Girls & Boys we’ve found on Amazon. Just this past summer, Ella has opened up her princess-loving heart to some superheroes. We’ve made Wonder Woman arm cuffs and played pranks on her uncle…
A fun Disney Halloween cookie recipe, these Cauldron Cookies are inspired by my favourite Disney Halloween movie – Hocus Pocus! Disney’s Hocus Pocus Dessert Recipe If you’ve never watched the Disney classic Hocus Pocus – first, you need to drop whatever it is you’re doing tonight and find a copy of the movie (it’s usually…
It’s been a little while since we’ve shared a Montessori Practical Life lesson here, but they are a daily occurrence at our house. Today, I want to share with you a Montessori Practical Life Checklist to help you plan and choose practical life activities to suit your child. Now, I’m going to start by saying that you…
