Our Gift to You: Epic Holiday Survival Guide

From DIY ornaments to great holiday tunes and great gift ideas to your favourite holiday movies, from stress-free holiday meal planning to fun decor ideas for kids, we have your 2014 holidays completely covered so you can sit back and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.

From DIY ornaments to great holiday tunes, from little black dresses to easy cookie exchange recipes, from great gift ideas to our favourite holiday movies, from stress-free holiday meal planning to fun decor ideas for kids, we have your 2012 holidays completely covered so you can sit back and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. - See more at: http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/life/celebrate/ymc-2012-holiday-guide#sthash.2SEKKXEn.dpuf

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Your Complete Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Breakfast Menu

Thanks to this make-ahead menu you can spend your Christmas morning with the family instead of in the kitchen.

by: Maija Moments

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Your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Before the register rings, relax and read this page filled with great gift ideas for everyone on your list.

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Glam it Up with the Best in Holiday Beauty and Fashion

Get your sparkle on with holiday fashions that will have you stepping out in style that's worth celebrating.

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Festive Food and Easy Entertaining for the Holidays

Don’t stress about entertaining this holiday season! We put together a page filled with everything you need to serve your guests without breaking a sweat.

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Organized Holidays = Fun Holidays: Make 2014 Your Best Yet

Have your most enjoyable holiday ever with just a little bit of planning - and make next year's festivities easier in the making.

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Put Down Your Battle Fork: Avoid "Food Fights" this Holiday

Focus on family, not food with these five ways to avoid food fights with your kids and have fun over the holidays.

by: Sarah Remmer, RD

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7 Ways to Cut Stress During the Holidays

Holidays can mean extra stress for moms. Use these seven tips to save your sanity so you can enjoy your time with family and friends.

by: Andrea Loewen Nair

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Avoid Morning Meltdowns: Don't Forget These This Christmas

The shopping is done. The baking complete. You've wrapped all the presents. It's time for a treat.

by: Sharon DeVellis

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Cracklin' Good Candy Cane Brownies

Earn brownies points when you serve these squares that combine a chocolatey chewy sweetness with a minty crunch.

by: Karen Humphrey

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Your Heart Will Grow 3 Sizes with this DIY Grinch Tree

Then the floral designer thought of something he hadn't before. An easy way to create your own Grinch tree to accent your holiday decor!

by: Terri Cumming

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Homemade Baileys Irish Cream - Best. Gift. Ever.

Only a blender and six ingredients are needed to create holiday cheer with this perfect homemade gift.

by: Maija Moments

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Fun and Festive Red and White Christmas Design

Decorating for Christmas in red and white never goes out of style. Check out why this colour pairing is fresh, fun and yummy.

by: Sarah Gunn

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Help Make Holidays Smooth-Sailing for Your Sensitive Child

Five tips to help your sensitive child survive and thrive throughout the holiday season.

by: Julie M Green

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Eggnog Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Crumble Topping

Be a Christmas morning superstar with these make-ahead muffins that will tame the hunger monster until the real breakfast is served.

by: Maija Moments

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Duck Tape Gift Wrap

Forget the traditional wrapper paper this year and go for something much more original—like duck tape!

by: Sarah Gunn

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Your Guide to Holiday Style—Straight from the Pros!

Chefs, stylists and designers: We went to the pros to find out how to create delicious meals, decorate with flair, and dress with style this holiday season.

by: Terri Cumming

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sugar Cookie

A Pinterest-worthy cookie that can be made with very little effort.

by: Maija Moments

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Get the Party Started with these Christmas Morning Mimosas

Start your Christmas morning off with a little sparkle by sipping on this seasonal mimosa.

by: Maija Moments

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The Gift of Not Giving a Thing

Instead of adding to an ever-growing mountain of toys, why not gift kids with this instead?

by: Christella Morris

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5 Things You Should Know About Separation and the Holidays

Need to know how holidays work during separation or divorce? Welcome to my world. Here are 5 things that I'm doing to stay sane, be merry, and deck the halls.

by: Kat Inokai

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Style Comes in all Sizes: Creative Mini Christmas Trees

Mini trees are a great, affordable option. And you can switch them up every year without breaking the bank.

by: Sarah Gunn

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Holiday Photo Lab: How to Make Custom Bokeh Shapes

Bokeh is when you take a photo that focuses on an object and has a blurry background that may contain lights, shapes or random swirls. This is how you do it.

by: Angella Dykstra

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Make it, Don't Buy it: Real Vanilla Extract

Only two ingredients are needed to make this food gift for friends, neighbours and colleagues.

by: Maija Moments

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The Party's at Your Place: 5 Tips for Holiday Entertaining

Ditch the stress! Here's five simple tips to make your holiday prep a little bit easier.

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Framed Christmas Word Art - Right From Your Printer!

Sarah shows you how you can create beautiful holiday-themed word art to suite any décor. It’s easy, it’s fabulous and it’s budget friendly!

by: Sarah Gunn

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Best Christmas-Themed Books

Nights, days, magic and traps with a side order of aunt thrown in. It's the definitive list of books set around the season of magic.

by: Drew and Kate

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Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt

This sweet and salty combination is an easy and delicious festive treat that makes for a great holiday dessert or gift.

by: Sarah Remmer, RD

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Glossy and Glam Magazine Makeover - Christmas Tree DIY

These are a fun and easy Christmas craft for kids of all ages and adults can take it one step further with spray glue and glitter.

by: Sharon DeVellis

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Sorry My Kid Ruined Your Kid's Christmas

How can Joe stick to his honest approach to Christmas with his kid while ensuring she doesn't ruin it for others?

by: Joe Boughner

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You Should Probably Start Your Holiday Cards - Like, NOW

It's time to make your holiday card list and check it twice. Use these five steps to wish everyone in your life a Merry Everything!

by: Dawn Rebel

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Best Holiday Shopping Tips Because Malls are Scary Places

We went to the smartest moms we know to find out how to make our shopping smart, fast and easy—you!

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Remember Baby's First Christmas with DIY Keepsake Crafts

Minutes to make, memories forever. Three cute keepsakes to celebrate your baby's first Christmas.

by: Keeping 'Em Out...

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Christmas without My Mom

Are you experiencing grief and loss this Christmas? What is helping you get through the season?

by: Andrea Loewen Nair

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Holiday Tabletop Centre (of Attention) Pieces

Hosting a party this holiday season? Pretty up your table with one of these gorgeous centrepiece ideas!

by: Sarah Gunn

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You CAN (and will) Survive Christmas After Divorce

Don't be a scrooge, use these tips from the past, present, and future to create a Christmas filled with joy.

by: Julie Gill

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How to Crush Candy Canes, Not Your Fingers

There will be no more candy coating your floors and counter top. Mess-free cane crushing is in the bag with this trick.

by: Karen Humphrey

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Turn Your Kitchen into Santa's Workshop: 4 Great Gift Ideas

Fast, easy and fabulous festive gifts for the frugal.

by: Karen Humphrey

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All Hail the Man with the Bag: Capture the Magic of Santa

Yes, *insert name of your skeptical child here*, there is a Santa Claus!

by: Lisa Thornbury

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Grandma's Gingersnap Recipe

'Tis the season to fill your house with the smell of ginger and molasses and this recipe for chewy gingersnap cookies is just the way to do it.

by: Nicole MacPherson

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No "Double Dog Dares" Needed: Watch these Holiday Movies

Guns, Grinches and Griswalds. We have the best movies to put you and your family in the holiday spirit.

by: Eileen Fisher

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My Christmas Gift to My Daughter

Growing up, we didn’t have a lot of money but we had something even more valuable—love. And that’s what I want to pass on to my daughter this Christmas

by: Gurpreet Randev

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How to Survive Holiday Baking with Children

Cook up some fun with these seven tips to take away the stress, and the mess, of baking with kids.

by: Karen Humphrey

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Create a Cool and Calm Christmas with Blue And White Décor

Sometimes a blue Christmas is a good thing. How pretty are these inspired spaces?!

by: Sarah Gunn

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Why You Should Let Yourself Indulge Over the Holidays

Give yourself a break and enjoy the holiday treats that you love—the holiday season only lasts about two weeks, after all

by: Sarah Remmer, RD

Last Minute Candy Cane Kisses Cupcakes Recipe

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Super-Speedy Candy Cane Kisses Cupcakes

Short on time? Create candy cane delights using this go-to recipe for a delicious treat.

by: Karen Humphrey

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Keep 'Em Smiling: Kid-Friendly Holiday Party Decor

This holiday season create a fun, interactive dining space just for kids. 'Cuz if they're having fun at their table, you'll have fun at yours.

by: Sarah Gunn

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Good Things Come in Brown Paper Packages

No need for balls and bows when you have brown craft paper, paint and a little imagination.

by: Sarah Gunn

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Real Deal or Fabulous Fake? Choosing a Christmas Tree

A decorated tree is a huge part of Christmas but what kind should you buy? Weigh the pros and cons of a real tree vs. an artificial tree.

by: Gwen Leron

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Celebrate and Decorate: Holiday Decor for Children's Rooms

With a few simple additions, including art, small trees and festive textiles, a bedroom can go from everyday to holiday.

by: Sarah Gunn

With a little paint and some stickers, you can make your own DIY ornaments to suit your a Christmas decor scheme of your choice! They're easy and frugal. | Holidays | Crafts | YummyMummyClub.ca

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Custom Made Christmas Ornaments in 3 Easy Steps

Get out your paint and ribbon! Sarah has a DIY Christmas ornament craft that is done in three simple steps.

by: Sarah Gunn

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Memory Lane Style: Use Santa Photos in Your Holiday Decor

A picture perfect photo display for less than $10.00.

by: Sharon DeVellis

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Reindeer Games: Make These Cute Christmas Gift Boxes

When it comes to holiday wrapping this year, why not think inside the box?

by: Sarah Gunn

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5-Star Chewy Glazed Gingerbread Stars

Simply the best gingerbread you will ever eat.

by: Karen Humphrey

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Is Re-Gifting Really Rude, or Simply Smart?

To regift or not to regift? That is the very important question this holiday season.

by: Lisa Thornbury

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Top Five Easiest Cookies to Make This Holiday Season

These simply sweet treats are easy to make, leaving you more time to find joy in the season and a moment or two of peace.

by: Maija Moments

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Step Over These Holiday Calorie Landmines

Ever wonder how many calories are in that holiday dinner you're eating? Here's what to avoid and what you can scarf down and enjoy.

by: Dara Duff-Bergeron

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It IS Easy Being Green: Eco-friendly Gift Wrap Ideas

Why spend so much time making gifts look so pretty when the wrap is ripped off in an instant and immediately thrown away?

by: Gwen Leron

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7 Quick and Delicious Food Gifts From Your Kitchen

You don't need a lot of money to show friends you care, just a little time and these super simple recipes will have you giving gifts to everyone you love.

by: Maija Moments

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6 Ways to Better Organize Your Holiday Shopping

Make the most of your shopping with these five steps to keep it simple and a downloadable spreadsheet to keep you organized.

by: Jen Charron

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Sweet and Salty Maple Mendiants

Little chocolate discs topped with cranberries and nuts create the perfect fusion of sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy.

by: Natalie Richard

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Pretty Holiday Hairstyles for Young Girls

Bring out the bobby pins for these holiday hairstyles that are a shear delight! Your little girl will be cute, coifed, and camera ready at all your events

by: Cozy Friedman

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Christmas Gifts Your Toddler (and Wallet) Will Love

A list of gifts perfect for a toddler for those of you who are on a limited budget.

by: Jen Schlumberger

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3 Yoga Tips So You Don't Blow a Gasket this Festive Season

Let it Go, Let It Go, Let It Go. Check out these three ways to keep calm and carry on throughout the holidays.

by: Annabel Fitzsimmons

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Turn Your Christmas Cards into Holiday Keepsakes

Keep the kids entertained, reduce your refuse and get a head start on next year's holiday decor with these decor ideas from recycled cards.

by: Sharon DeVellis

The Mark Hotel bathroom in mint and black.

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Hotel Secrets to Make Your House Holiday-Ready

Five easy things you can do to turn your ordinary bathroom into a lush oasis and give your guests the ultimate hotel experience.

by: Dawn Rebel

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Throw a Great Kid's Christmas Party - and Have Fun Yourself

Set the mood with these tips and tricks to plan a holly, jolly Christmas party.

by: Stephanie Keeping

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Caramel Apple Sweet Roll Recipe

This decadent dessert would make a wonderful addition to any brunch around the holidays, or a treat to have with coffee and Bailey's.

by: Nicole MacPherson

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Re-Stock Your Toolbox for Handling Holiday Stress

Ten ways to cope with holiday stress so you can celebrate instead of feeling irate.

by: Dr. Kim Foster

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What's Your "Real Meaning" of Christmas?

Annabel contemplates seven words that reflect the true spirit of the holidays.

by: Annabel Fitzsimmons

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Get Rid of the "Gimmes" and Teach Kids About Holiday Giving

Get your kids into the spirit of giving this holiday, with these five fun ideas that celebrate what the season is all about.

by: Roshan Grossman

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Seriously Good Gluten-Free Vegan Peppermint Almond Cookies

Can a vegan, gluten-free cookie that's packed with protein and fibre actually taste good? This one does!

by: Nicole MacPherson

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Raise Caring Kids: 7 Ways Families Can Give Back, Together

Seven ways to teach your children that Christmas isn't just about the gifts.

by: Debbie Fraleigh

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Beyond the Bough: Inspired Christmas Tree Alternatives

From art to chalkboard drawings, Sarah offers five great alternatives to a real Christmas tree.

by: Sarah Gunn

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Creative Ways to Recycle Christmas Waste

The presents have been unwrapped and the boxes abound. Here are six ways to be mindful with your holiday waste.

by: Gwen Leron

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No Elf, No Shelf: Creating Your Personal Holiday Traditions

There are no elves or shelves in this holiday tradition, only the big guy in the red hat and coordinating outfits.

by: Alanna McGinn

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How a Child Showed Me the True Spirit of Christmas

The spirit of the season isn't in the Pinteresty perfection of it all.

by: Sharon DeVellis

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Grandma's Christmas Morning Strata

The best part of this recipe is that you assemble it the night before and in the morning you just throw it in the oven.

by: Maija Moments

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On Having Kids with Holiday Birthdays

Do you have any kids with birthdays around the holidays? Or is your birthday during the holidays? How do you make it special?

by: Angella Dykstra

dark chocolate bark with peppermint pieces

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The Bark You'll Bite: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe

Fifteen minutes and two items create this easy dessert treat your guests will love to eat.

by: Nicole MacPherson

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Scandinavian Christmas with a Pop of Pink

Sarah's been caught red-handed with her obsession for this Christmas colour combo. Luckily, she's tickled pink to share it with you.

by: Sarah Gunn

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Grief Relief: Getting Through Holidays When You're Hurting

If you and/or your family is dealing with grief these are some ways to help get you through the holidays.

by: Kelly Flannigan Bos

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Peppermint Patties from Scratch. No, We're Not Kidding.

You'll be doing the Charlie Brown happy dance when you bite into one of these delicious peppermint patties.

by: Karen Humphrey

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'Twas Two Days after Christmas

So parents I give this last present to you. Not wrapped in a box, in a sock or a shoe...

by: Sharon DeVellis

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Coping While Cooped Up: Make Family Time Fun Time

In anticipation of a week cooped up with my husband’s family I need your help! What tips do you have to 'survive' holidays away with your kids?

by: Hailey Eisen

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3 Ways to Prevent Your Annual Christmas Cry-fest this Year

Three ways to enjoy the holidays without having it turn into a Christmas cry-fest.

by: Annabel Fitzsimmons

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"You'll Want it Everyday" Dark Gingerbread Cake

This dark moist cake topped with homemade whipped cream will have you dreaming of the east coast and quiet afternoons at the pub.

by: Maija Moments

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When Did Christmas Suddenly Become so PC?

Remember the days when we could freely wish someone a Merry Christmas without feeling like we just kicked a three legged puppy?

by: Lisa Thornbury

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Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles

The "I can't believe it's vegan" hostess gift.

by: Nicole MacPherson