If you’re using sewing patterns that you download, here is how to turn your PDF into a pattern that’s ready to use. —Have a separate folder on your computer to store all your patterns. You can have subfolders for each pattern company or by type of pattern (dresses, skirts, babies etc…) —Once you pay for…
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Basics: One Bowl No Mixer Cupcakes
There is one basic every family needs. Why cupcakes? Because cupcakes are always a last minute thing. Need to send something to school party? Forgot someone’s birthday is coming up? Kids bored on Sunday? Cupcakes always come to the rescue. When we decided we needed a cupcake recipe for BCP I didn’t have to go…
I’m a Better Parent Because I Know These Three Things
Becoming a good parent is a process. These are some things I learned along the way. I was asked to share my top three pieces of parenting advice with the “Between Carpools” audience. I want to start by saying how honored I am to share my parenting experiences and the things that I’ve learned through…
What’s the problem with melatonin?
Melatonin is a commonly-used synthetic hormone that is, in fact, entirely unregulated by the FDA. So, if it’s unregulated, is taking OTC melatonin safe? Let’s start with the studies: what do we see from them? Well, we don’t have that many studies on the use of melatonin in general, and definitely not on melatonin in…
Lanyard Is Back With a Vengeance!
Does your child need that never-ending stash of lanyard to trade and braid? If you have a kid in elementary school, you’re probably aware of the new popularity of a old-time favorite. They’re trading, and weaving, and comparing their lanyard all day – and there are no complaints from the nostalgic parents! Here are some…
The 9×13 Life: Make Muddy Buddies Without the Mess
A universal favorite that kids love to make and eat is now available mess-free! Meet the 9×13 Muddy Buddies! No need to dirty a pot for these—just a 9×13 pan and an oven are all you need! Thanks to Faigy Murray from @mykitchen_mystudio for inspiring this muddy buddies recipe! Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and…
Diamond Dotz Are the Perfect At-Home Art Activity
Want to stock the house with projects to keep the kids busy when they’re home? Need an at-home Chol Hamoed activity for those “erev” days when you’re busy cooking? Bring out the diamond paintings. And, no, there’s no paint involved. The first time I saw my daughter working on a diamond dotz project at home (my…
3 Ways to Make Meal Time with Kids Calm and Relaxing
A calm dinner table? Where everyone is having nice conversations? Doesn’t seem possible? It’s not only possible, but it’s also necessary. Here’s how to achieve it. Good, healthy food nourishes us mentally and physically. But if we can’t digest it and enjoy the time we spend at the table, then it won’t do as much…
6 Easy Ways to Keep the Kids Safe This Summer
A few extra easy safety steps will go a long way to calm mom and keep kids safe when you’re out and about this summer. Summer comes with outdoor fun, pools, day camp, trips and lots of safety concerns for moms. So, how do we educate the kids, keep them safe, and calm us nervous…
Rain or Shine in Montreal: What to Do with Kids in Any Season
Scared of the winter cold? Visit Montreal this summer and enjoy the outdoors. There’s lots of beauty and lots to do in any weather. Hi, I’m back again, this time with a couple of activities to do in and around Montreal. In the winter, Montreal is kind of cold and unless you enjoy winter sports,…