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Winter Wonderland Cake

A simple cake becomes a thing of snowy beauty with this birthday cake recipe.

Turkey and Mashed Potato Cupcakes

Transform cupcakes from sweet to savoury with this bite-sized recipe perfect for little hands.

Snowman Sandwich and Festive Vegetables

Building a snowman has never been healthier, yummier or more fun.

Peppermint Marshmallow Pops

Candy canes are yummy, but these marshmallow pops are a whole new world of awesome.

Gingerbread Houses

Let the kids get super creative decorating these mini-gingerbread cake houses.

How to Peel Garlic

This video made the Internet rounds a few weeks ago, and I was dumbfounded as I watched Saveur magazine’€™s Executive…

The List: 21 Toys You Loved Too

Q: What’s the best way to get your kids excited about playing with their toys? A: You play with them.…

Moroccan Chickpeas with Roasted Peppers, Parsley & Mint

This veggie option will fill them up with the protein and fibre they need.

Win Tix to See Santa Up Close!

Santa Claus is comin’€™ to town. Toronto, that is. This weekend is the 107th Santa Claus Parade and we want…

White Bean Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Parmesan

Serves 6
Once you get the hang of risotto, you can make it however you want. Consider alternatives such as asparagus (chop and toss in for the last five minutes of cooking time so it stays crunchy), shrimp or mushrooms (sauté with onions at beginning). It’s fun to play around with different ingredients you think your family will love.

Taken from Spilling the Beans by Julie Van Rosendaal

Cheese and Crackers Holiday Tree

Pass on the cheese tray and build your own Cheesemas tree, instead.

Apple and Bee Pencil Case

In case you’re looking for a fun girlfriend gift, this pick will keep her makeup close while on the run.

Wag the Dog

Sasha was my second dog. She was a special dog. Many are. I remember walking the halls of the local…

18 Toys You Loved Too

Go retro this holiday season—these past toys make for great presents.

Gear Up for Winter Sports

You don’t have to be exceptionally sharp to know great spots in the city for getting skates and skis ready, or to pick up new (to you) blades or boards—here’s where to start.

Holiday Happenings

The hustle and bustle of the holidays is upon us. Celebrate the season with your kids at these special events including craft shows and more this November.

Raise Confident Kids

There is no magic recipe to creating happy and confident kids, but if your kids need a bit of a learning boost, some innovative programs offered by two local mom-entrepreneurs might go along way to making them feel on par with their peers.

Get Your Glam On

November blahs? The cure might be a new pendant, bracelet or set of earrings from one of Ottawa’s funkiest jewellery boutiques.

Stress-Free Holiday Solutions

To keep the holidays as stress-free as possible, we’ve created a guide filled with savvy holiday solutions including Christmas gift…

Nutella vs Chocolate Frosting

So which is healthier? Now that I’€™ve burdened you with the bad news about peanut butter prices on the rise,…