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Tag: Christmas

Mingle All The Way Holiday Hosting Guide!

December 5, 2018momstownReal LifeNo comments2018, Christmas, decor, decorations, desserts, drinks, festive, holiday, hostess, hosting, mingle
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The Gift Giver Guide

December 11, 2016momstownParenting7 commentsChristmas, cloud b, gift guide, Gifts, hexbug, holidays, robotics

It is very easy for me to shop for my kid’s holiday gifts. I’m around them everyday and know what they want – mostly because I make them write a wish list to ‘Santa’. But finding gifts for other members of my family is another story. So I’ve put together some great gift ideas for…

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5 ways to glaze your ham for the holidays

April 4, 2015momstownRecessNo commentsChristmas, dinner, Easter, eggs, ham, pork, Thanksgiving

We love ham for the holidays; Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Here are 5 simple glazes that will make your guests keep coming back every year!

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Easy, Peppery Ginger Blob Cookies

December 20, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsChristmas, cookies, holidays, Recipes

These cookies are a must-have every winter for my family. Even the cookie avoiders in my family — yes, we have a changeling — ask for them. The candied ginger is a fantastic touch, but if you skip it, they are still delicious.

By Sonia Verma

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momstown’s Holiday Hangover Breakfast Strata

December 19, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbread, Breakfast, Christmas, comfort food, eggs, holidays, kara's favourites, Recipes

After a night of decking the halls, this is comfort food at its best: Warm, cozy, versatile! Use our base recipe — and secret ingredient — and add in meat or vegetables to your liking. Try it for pot lucks or lunch, too!

By Kara Heald

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Find Some Grace; You’ll Feel Merry and Bright

December 18, 2014momstownReal LifeNo commentsChristmas, Sonia Verma

Mad about people who — let’s just say — take the “Elf” out of “Shelf”? Or irritated by those who claim the entire season is solely about him?
In the season of love and compassion, let’s try to unclench a bit and find some grace about good wishes, however they’re phrased
By Sonia Verma, National Editor

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A House Divided: How to Make Two Christmases Work

December 17, 2014momstownParenting, Real LifeNo commentsadvice, Christmas

When parents split up, the holidays get more stressful than ever. Here’s how to help make the memories happy ones

By Emma Reilly

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What to Get the Mom-to-Be on Your List

December 17, 2014momstownParentingNo commentsChristmas, gift ideas, pregnancy

Every item here would be a great present for a pregnant woman for Christmas. Or Canada Day, Groundhog Day or International Peanut Butter Celebration Day, for that matter. In a word, be thoughtful. MEGAN POWELL, whose second baby is due this spring, lays it out

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Grandma Smith’s Rolled Shortbread Cookies

December 16, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsChristmas, cookies, cooking with kids, holidays, Recipes, winter

These classic shortbread cookies are simply standard at Christmas at our family gatherings. They freeze great, making them the perfect make-ahead recipe for a snowy day when the kids are home

By Ann-Marie Burton

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How to Take Great Holiday Photos of Kids, Even with a Smartphone

December 15, 2014momstownReal LifeNo commentsadvice, Christmas, expert advice

Tips from a professional photographer to capture lasting holiday memories of your small, over-excited moving targets

By Kristi York

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Dashing Through the Snow A Canadian Jingle Bells: Book Review

December 14, 2014momstownParentingNo commentsbook reviews, Christmas

Canadian kids young and old will love this brand-new Canadian twist on Jingle Bells. From the authors who brought you A Porcupine in a Pine Tree comes the next classic book that you’ll want to bring out year after year. Just see if you can read this without singing along!

By Ally Cooper

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Oh, Snap! Adventures from the DIY Holiday Photo Shoot

December 14, 2014momstownPreschooler, Real LifeNo commentsChristmas

Ho, ho, hold that pose! momstown’s KRISTI YORK shares the successes and pitfalls from her DIY Christmas photo shoots with her kids, from baby to age 7. Spoiler alert: This year she might go the easy route

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Momstown’s Puff-Pastry Brie Bites

December 12, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsappetizers, Christmas, entertaining, holidays, kara's favourites, party planning

These delicious puff-pastry brie bites are so versatile, you can use whatever preserves you have on hand, or even make a dessert version! An elegant appetizer for Christmas or New Year’s gatherings, they come together fast, and kids can customize them with their own favourite jams and jellies

By Kara Heald

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Crazy Plates: Easy DIY Christmas Cookie Platter

December 11, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsChristmas, gifts

This versatile DIY present is inexpensive, fun and easy: our favourite kind of craft! And it’s not just for Christmas; depending on what you draw, they make a great gift any time of the year. Or use them just to fancy up your next potluck offering

By Ann-Marie Burton

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Easy Gingerbread Cookies for Santa

December 10, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsChristmas, cookies, cooking with kids, holidays, Recipes

Get the kids baking with the perfect holiday cookie for gingerbread lovers who don’t have the time to roll and cut, let alone construct elaborate houses

By Ann-Marie Burton

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