DIY Advent Calendar Ideas
Is your family counting down the days until Christmas? Well, if you’re going to count down, why not do it in style with a home...
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What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About Your Relationship?
Back-to-Back, Not Touching Image 1 of 4 Indications a very secure relationship.
Creating a Room That Will Grow With Your Child
Designer Dvira shares her tips for creating a child’s room that can grow with them into the teenage years. 1. Choose pieces th...
Easy School Lunches That are Fun AND Healthy!
The days of sending our kids to school with nothing but sugary snacks and soft drinks are gone. We want them actually eating the foo...
9 Tips for Cooking with Kids
Kids love to cook; its a messy way to have a great time, it gets their creative juices flowing and they feel proud of themselves whe...
10 Tips for Helping Your Child with Homework
Helping your child study can seem like a daunting task. When your child asks for help with their homework, your body seems to tense...
Creating a Homework Station
Every child should have their own area to do homework if possible. The amount of space you can devote to a homework station really r...
Tips for a Successful Family Fishing Trip
A family fishing trip is a great way to connect and bond with the family. Here are a few tips to make sure your trip is memorable &...
5 Tips for Designing a Nursery
Choose a theme. Some common themes include the alphabet, animals, colours or anything else that you feel will work for you and your...
8 Baby Myths Every New Mom Should Be Aware Of
Being a new mom is exciting! Before you know it, you’re holding that little life in your hands while making all sorts of whis...
Preparing for When Baby Arrives
Congratulations, you are expecting a baby! Whether it is your first or your fourth, preparing for a new baby is a very exciting time...
Marc’s Nursery Decorating Tips
On the Getting Ready for Baby episode of the Marc & Mandy Show, Marc answered a nursery decor questions that had been sent in by...
Baby Clothes Cupcakes for Baby Shower Gifts
Dear Marc: My sister-in-law is having a baby shower, and she’s the type that loves a gift with a personal touch! I sewed her a...
Trike Car Wash
Building a simple trike car wash out of PVC pipes is a great way to occupy the kids for hours on a hot summer day. Hang colourful st...
Soda Bottle DIY Sprinkler
Summer is in full swing and kids love nothing more than to beat the heat with a little water fun in the sun. I’ve seen a numbe...
Free Online Learning Resources for Your Child
Free Online Learning Resources – Technology is a very important learning tool today. Kids are learning more and more with comp...
The Importance of Finding Time for Mom
Finding time for mom is an important part of raising a family. In order to take care of your family, you also have to take care of y...
Healthy Bedtime Snacks To Help You Sleep Better
Healthy Bedtime Snacks (that may help you fall asleep faster) – Studies suggest that carbohydrates may boost tryptophan and se...
Foods and Supplements that will Boost Your Immune System
Looking for natural ways to boost your immune system? Here are some common foods and supplements that can help keep your healthy all...
Knowing When To Keep Your Child Home
Too sick for school or daycare? For the mothers out there who have full time or part time jobs, keeping them home from school or day...
How to Help Toddlers and Preschoolers Adjust to Back to School
Toddlers and preschools need to adjust to back to school season as well! Back to school can be stressful for preschoolers and toddle...
Convert an old Crib into a Homework Station
The first day of school is right around the corner and with that comes homework. It is a good idea to help your student(s) keep on t...
How To Make Your Own Homemade Bath Paint
To make bath time fun for my kids I often buy them bath paint. I’ve never attempted to make my own until today. There are a fe...
10 Affordable Family Activities Under $10
This summer, my kids are loving the sunshine and activities that we put together outside; and inside when the rain clouds roll in. S...