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These sweet little jewels are lovely on their own or can be used for crafting projects such as necklace charms, wreath embellishments or nature bracelets. My daughter even uses them as decorations when she makes fairy houses. Turning acorn caps into gems is doable for kids of any age. Here’s how to make your own. | YMC

Crafts

Your Kids Can Make a Bejeweled Collection of Acorn Cap Gems

Capture the colours of autumn with this easy nature craft.

by: Andrea Mulder-Slater

Crafts

20 Ways to Nurture Your Kid's Creativity

Nurturing your kid's creativity is easier than you think. Here are 20 ways to get you both going!

by: Andrea Mulder-Slater

Relationships

23 Important Reasons To Seek Out Marriage Counselling

We don't hesitate to go to professionals to renovate our home or fix our appearance so why do we hesitate when it comes to fixing a marriage?

by: Kelly Flannigan Bos

Recipes

Keep 'em Full and Happy: Serve this Butternut Squash Soup

It's the season of squash. Don't let this vitamin packed vegetable go to waste when you can create a warm and creamy soup that's good for you body and soul.

by: Nicole MacPherson

Kids

5 Ways For Dads To Get Closer To Their Kids

Dads, now you can have an even better relationship with your kids by incorporating these ways to strengthen your connection.

by: Andrea Loewen Nair

Recipes

Warm Mulled Apple Cider Recipe

Why did the apple cross the road? To get in'cider this cider.

by: Karen Humphrey

Two hands holding a phone with the Instagram app open

Tech

Life Before And After Quitting Instagram

Yes, I now have a new sense of calm, but I also have moments where I miss being a part of Instagram.

by: Andrea Ewer

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Travel

Travelling Solo: What You Want To Know The First Time You Take a Trip Alone

When I was in my twenties and travelling with friends, I did what I thought I should do. Throw out the shoulds and do what you want to do.

by: Andrea Ewer

Education

On When NOT to Worry About Finishing Homework, Straight From a Teacher

Is homework a hassle at your house? This teacher thinks you can lighten the load on both you and your kids by doing this.

by: Erin Chawla

Kids

And Here's Why I Let my Kids See the Sex in Movies

Hey Pearl-Clutchers, try not to accidentally strangle yourselves when I say this: I let my kids see sex in movies.

by: Heather M. Jones

Kids

My Children Are the Descendants of Both Slaves AND Slave Owners

“Privilege” is not an obscure word in our house.

by: Heather M. Jones

Kids

What You DO for a Living is Not Who You ARE

We’re standing around the bar sipping beer and getting to know one another and the topic inevitably turned to what everyone does for a living.

by: Ashley MacInnis

Drinking

Spring Has Sprung: Refreshing Rhubarb Spritzers

This is a whole new refreshing way to love white wine.

by: Paula Roy

Recipes

Honey and Sriracha Popcorn

This is going to be your new "go to" popcorn treat.

Recipes

Turkey Burger with Curry Lime Yogurt

This is a simple burger hack to elevate your grill game!

Recipes

Mediterranean Falafel Burger

Wondering what to serve the vegetarians at your BBQ? We've got you covered!