If you're looking to do some comfort baking this week, this is the BEST. RHUBARB. CAKE. EVER.

I've made it 2x in the past couple of weeks because my rhubarb patch is at its prime.

It's SO easy and it's INSANELY moist and delicious.

I hope you'll give a try! xx

Click below for the recipe!

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I'm coming at you today with a post that I'm really excited about.

YARN CRAFTS! Loads of them for kids of all ages!

All you'll need is a ball of yarn, and one or two other supplies that you likely already have on hand.

From simple lacing activities for toddlers to classic yarn crafts for 5-10 year olds, to beginner sewing, weaving and knitting crafts for tweens and teens, this post has all of our favourites.

I hope these ideas will keep your kids busy, learning and happy for hours and hours in the coming days and weeks.

Enjoy! xx

Click the link below to check them all out!

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I'm SO excited to share this super-easy, super-delicious bread recipe with you!

You can use this flatbread for naan, pizza crusts, wraps, burgers, tacos, or for soaking up soups and sauces.

And all you need is 2 ingredients! No-rise flour and Greek yogurt!

Don't worry if you don't have no-rise flour.... I tell you how to make that in the post. :)

Another winning recipe for times like these when your pantry may be running low.

Click the link below to check it out!

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I wanted to share this absolutely AMAZING chocolate cake recipe with you!

It's perfect for times like this when you're baking and cooking with ingredients you have on hand rather than going to the grocery store.

This cake is so moist, rich and delicious, and it doesn't require eggs, milk or butter.

The homemade frosting does use 3 tbsp of butter, but the cake is so good you don't even need to frost it.

Click the link below to check it out!

ENJOY! xxx

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I just wanted to share my new favourite cookie recipe with you.

They're super-healthy but totally yummy! I've been making them about once a week because I've cleaned up my eating habits, but these still satisfy my sweet tooth.

The totally feel like a cheat, but they don't contain any flour, oil, egg or refined sugar.

They're soft, yet crunchy and nutty and packed with peanut butter and banana flavour. They're guilt-free and SO GOOD!

Click the link below for the easy recipe! xo

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I'm sharing our first Valentines craft of the season, and it's so fun and pretty!

We're doing "string art" (heart shaped, of course), but there's no need for wood, nails or tacks.

Kids can learn the basics of making string art designs using just cardboard and string or fine yarn.

Click the link below to check out the designs we made. They're so pretty!

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Ok! You have to see these! They're the cutest ornaments ever!

I had the older hooligans over for a craft day yesterday, and we made a ton of great stuff, but these gnome ornaments were our absolute favourite!

They're so simple to make, but oh my gosh! They're so sweet!

I hope your gang loves making them as much as we did!

Just click the link below to check them out! xo

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These cookies are literally the BEST homemade chocolate chip cookies ever. I kid you not.

And... you make them with melted butter, so you can make them whenever you want without having to wait for your butter to soften.

They've become my family's all-time favourite chocolate chip cookie!

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This 3-ingredient clay dough recipe uses just baking soda, corn starch and water. It's super-easy to make, and it dries pure white.

Kids can paint their ornaments or add glitter, or press beads and gems into the dough like we did here.

You have to make these for the tree this year!

Click the link below to see them and to get the clay dough recipe!

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These aprons are easy to make and the BEST for crafting and messy play.

They make a great gift for a crafty child, and they're super for a home daycare or preschool classroom.

They're durable, stain-resistant and long-lasting, and best of all, they don't cost a thing to make!

Click the link below for the easy step-by-step tutorial!

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If your kids love french toast, they'll go bonkers for these french toast nuggets!

They're so fun and easy to make, the kids will want to do most of the work themselves.

And what's not to love?! They're so fun to eat! You just dunk 'em and pop 'em in your mouth!

They're guaranteed to be a hit with your kids no matter how old they are! Check them out with the link below

Go! Go!

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The kids love the process, and I've also done this with adult friends and guests, and it blows everyone's mind mind every time.

If you haven't tried this fascinating experiment with your kids yet, you must put it on your to-do list.

Bonus: you get to eat the results, and they are out. of. this. world.

Click the link below for the photos and the easy step-by-step tutorial!

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We can finally make Snow ice cream!

Have you tried it?

I know, I know... first time I heard of it, I thought it sounded weird too, but we made it this last year, and guess what!

It's freaking amazing!!

It's honestly the best ice cream you'll ever taste.

And all you need to make it is fresh, clean snow, vanilla extract and condensed milk!

It's seriously delicious, and such a fun activity to do with your kids or students on a cold, winter day!

Get out there, and gather a bowlful of snow, and make it with your family today!

Click the link below for the printable recipe!

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From dollhouses and homemade block sets to puzzles, playfood and games, here are 70+ ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

Click the link below to see them all.

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If you want to "WOW" everyone at your next family dinner, you have to make this cake.

I promise, it will be the best banana cake you've ever tasted.

Click the link below to get the recipe. Go! Go!

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We're making dry erase drawings float on water!

I even made a video so you can see this awesome science activity in action!

Click the link below to hop over to blog where you can watch the video and enter for your chance to win a set of EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicators!

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Bold statement. I know, but it is seriously the best tomato soup you'll ever taste.

When my friend gave me the recipe, I was like "hmmm.... I'm not sure if I like homemade tomato soup", but I made it, and OH MY GOODNESS... I'm not kidding. I couldn't get it into me fast enough.

It's divine. And dozens of followers have written me to say they tried it, and it's the best tomato soup they've ever had too!

You have to give it a try, and let me know what YOU think!

There's a printable copy of the recipe at the bottom of the post. Just click the link below to get there!

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I know you love having your kids home with you for summer, but I also know how challenging it can be to keep them entertained for such a long stretch of time. The last thing we want to hear day in and day out is "I'M BORED!", right?

Well I've rounded up ONE HUNDRED of our favourite warm-weather crafts and activities so your kids will be entertained (and learning!) all summer long.

They're all easy and inexpensive and guaranteed to be a hit with kids ages 2-10.

And I've made a printable checklist so you can put it up on your fridge, and work your way through it with your kids or daycare kids during the summer holidays!

Pick a couple of activities to do every day, and I promise, your kids won't have a chance to be bored this summer!

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Some are classics and some are new and really creative ideas that will make your party a ton of fun for your family and all of your guests.

Check them out!!

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Since publishing my "Best Books for Boys" posts a few years ago, I'm constantly asked if I have a list of great books for girls.

Well, I can finally say, "DO I EVER!!"

One of my long-time daycare dads, a brilliant writer and an exceptional father of two wonderful girls (both hooligan grads), has compiled an absolutely AMAZING list of over 75 of the very best books for girls- ages 5-13.

These books span all genres, and they'll captivate, fascinate, inspire and empower girls from an early age, straight through to their tween, preteen and early teenage years.

These books have all been read, re-read, adored and treasured by Tom and his daughters over the years, and I am delighted to share his recommendations with you!

Click the link below, and be swept away by Tom's beautiful literary depiction of classics, series, fiction and non-fiction chapter books that you and your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, and students will love.

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All of these homemade garden ornaments are easy and inexpensive, and they're just gorgeous for hanging from a porch or patio or from a tree in your yard.

These crafts are perfect for craft camp or summer camp or for daycare or home.

They all use recycled materials or supplies found around your home and garden.

Your kids can make and give them as gifts, or you can keep them to brighten up a corner of your own yard or garden!

Check 'em out in the link below! They're easy and they're beautiful!

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I want to show you some fabulous things that I've added to our backyard which transformed our outdoor play space from ordinary to extraordinary!

These ideas are great for your own back yard or for an outdoor play space at a daycare or preschool.

They're easy to set up, and they will keep your kids busy, learning and entertained for HOURS!

Best of all, they don't have to cost you a thing! Most of these activity centres I've put together using things I already had around the house.

And I'm not kidding when I say that they've made ours the best backyard on the block!

Check 'em out! I'm pretty sure you'll want to set up a few of these in your yard for the summer!

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Make homemade puffy paint with 3 kitchen ingredients!

It's fun to paint and create with, and the best part? You just put it in the microwave, and it puffs right up!

It's SO cool! Click the link below to check it out!

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They last so much longer than those little store-bought trays, and they're fun and easy to make. Making these paints is a little science experiment in itself!

They keep well too - just store them uncovered, in a dry place.

Click the link below to get the recipe.

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Lemon Delight is one of those classic desserts that everyone loves.

It's been a favourite in my family for years. It often makes an appearance at family get-togethers and holiday gatherings, and it always goes fast.

The nice thing about Lemon Delight is that it's a light and refreshing dessert which is always nice after a big meal. And look at it...

Isn't it pretty?

(Don't let all those layers fool you. It's super-easy to make!)

C'mob! I'll show you how!

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This is your cake! I mean it! It might even be just as good as my crazy banana cake, and believe me, THAT cake is out of this world. I say "might" because it all comes down to personal taste, so I'll let you be the official judge!

My banana cake is crazy because of the way you bake and cool it, but this carrot cake is just plain crazy-GOOD. No wacky baking techniques - it's just a traditional carrot cake that everyone goes nuts for.

I've made dozens of carrot cakes over the years, but after snagging this recipe from a friend about 10 years ago, I've abandoned all other recipes, and you might too. There's no turning back after you've tasted this one!

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These are gifts that parents and grandparents will truly love, appreciate and value.

Check them out with the link below!

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A single ornament makes a lovely gift for a teacher or neighbour, and a whole set is a great gift for anyone on your Christmas list.

Older kids will love this simple but mesmerizing process. The results are incredible every time!

Check it out with the link below. Go! Go!

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