In Flanders Fields Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. … Continue reading Remembrance Poppies
Spa Day
It's time to sit back and relax in a warm tub with these homemade bath salts! This quick and easy gift idea was made by the participants of our program and is sure to help the most anxious of person slow down and relax. All you need: Epson salts Food colouring (any colour) Jars (any … Continue reading Spa Day
Ghoulish Gourds
It's pumpkin carving season, everywhere you turn there are posts with instructions or "life hacks" for carving pumpkins, painting pumpkins, stacking pumpkins, gluing pumpkins, and even glittering pumpkins. Well, this post isn't going to be any different except we will show you how to turn your pumpkin, (big or small) into a Ghost, a Bat, … Continue reading Ghoulish Gourds
Tis the Season — The Halloween Season that is
Halloween is fast approaching, many people are getting treat bags ready, deciding the final touches for their costume and putting up decorations wherever they can. Halloween is also a favourite of our participants as there are so many cool crafts you can create with this holiday. So we thought we would list a few of … Continue reading Tis the Season — The Halloween Season that is
Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Thanksgiving is this weekend up here in Canada. Everyone is busy shopping for turkeys, crumbing bread for stuffing, and making pies and cookies for the big meal on Sunday. This craft is the best way to keep those little hands busy while you stir the gravy. These crafts will look great placed among the steaming … Continue reading Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Ellie the Elephant
Today is National Elephant Appreciation Day! Why not create your own elephant to help celebrate the day. Today is also the perfect opportunity to learn more about elephants, so here are 15 facts to help get you started. There are two types of elephants found in the worldElephants are the largest living land animalElephants can’t … Continue reading Ellie the Elephant