How do you tell your kids the truth about Santa? Here’s a wonderful letter I have saved because my oldest is close. Meanwhile, I’m continuing to weave the magic.
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Should I Get My Kids A Gaming Console For Christmas?
Is it time for my kids to have a gaming console? Are they missing out by not having the ‘gaming culture’ experience so many their age have? I think I found a fun workaround
Dear Santa, I Want A Punch In The Face
Charlie took his Dear Santa request a little sideways this year as he hopped up on the big guy’s lap at the mall.
Practical Christmas Gift Ideas For Dads (And Moms)
Parents spend all their time shopping for everyone else, which is why, at Christmas, wardrobe staples are the perfect gift ideas for dads. I need me some pyjamas, jeans, and shirts. And Mark’s is where it happens.
The Best Christmas Gift For Infants And Toddlers
One of the best Christmas gift for infants and toddlers is an RESP donation. Kids don’t need much when they’re young, they’ll need a lot of help when they’re older.
I Blog Because I Don’t Want To Forget, So My Kids Remember
I want everything to stop. I want to remember. It’s a quote from Ken Dryden and I chose it as my yearbook quote 20 years before I became a father, and how prescient of a quote it was.
Make Rice Krispies Treats For Toys To Give Back This Season
Rice Krispies Treats For Toys are back this year. Have some fun playing with Rice Krispies Treats and turn them into toys for kids who need this Christmas. It’s all at #TreatsForToys
Hatchimals, Shopkins, And Drones! Oh My!! Welcome To Christmas 2016
So .. Hatchimals are a thing, eh? It’s Tamagotchi meets Furby meets ZOMG so hard to find. Everyone’s saying they’re the toy of the holidays this year, but thankfully my boys aren’t on board with it. Phew….
The Tangerine Money Back Credit Card: How Will You Spend All The Money You Get Back?
When you use the Tangerine Money Back Credit Card, you get money back to treat yourself or spend on others. It’s a simple easy way to spend or save, your choice. Here’s how I’m making it work:
Feliz Navidad! How To Make A Mexican Fiesta “Christmas Style”
To order Mexican food Christmas Style means to have both red and green sauces or salsas on your plate. Here’s how to take that idea to the next level for your Feliz Navidad!
My Son’s Halloween Costume Is Nearly 50 Years Old
My son’s Halloween costume is definitely vintage, and virtually an antique. This year he will wander the neighbourhood as a 50 yr old old leopard.
Achievement Unlocked: Charlie Lost His First Tooth
Hey what up, Tooth Fairy?! Charlie lost his first tooth, a little later than we expected, but it’s gone and he’s so excited.
From LEGO to Liquor: The Top Christmas Countdown Advent Calendars For 2016
Here’s a look at the top Advent Calendars for 2016. From liquor to lego, chocolate to beauty, this list serves up the best ways to countdown to Christmas!
How To Carve A Kiwi For Halloween
It’s not all about pumpkins this time of year, did you know you can also carve a kiwi? Here’s how to have some green slimy fun this Halloween.
Tips for Ramping up the Holiday Cheer at Your Christmas Shindig
Tis the season to start planning your holiday shindig. Here’s how to have the most holiday cheer at your Christmas gathering this year.
The Struggles Of Budgeting And The Rewards Of Getting Money Back
Here’s an update on my budget for the fall and how using the Tangerine Money Back card is helping me plan for my Christmas shopping all year round.