I created this DIY Initial Craft For Kids as an indoor birthday party idea. Turned out to be a pretty decent Saturday afternoon arts ‘n crafts activity for my 5 year old boy. Using stuff you probably have in your art closet already, the lil’ ones in your life can also make this DIY Initial…
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Easter Basket Craft
A tisket. A tasket. Want to make an Easter basket? Even though it doesn’t quite feel like Spring yet – we’ve started to do some kids Spring activities to decorate the house. This Easter Basket Craft was a hit with my three year old… NOTE: this post is from the archives but still timely (and…
How To Dye Easter Eggs
Knowing how to dye Easter eggs comes in handy every Spring; measuring ingredients, dropping food colouring, and dunking hard-boiled eggs – its total hands on fun (plus, it makes for a fantastic Easter table decoration!). My kids LOVE this activity and I bet yours will too…here’s How To Dye Easter Eggs… How To Dye Easter Eggs… You will…
Remembrance Day Craft
This easy Remembrance Day Craft is a great activity for kids. You can make this Coffee Filter Poppy using supplies you already have around your home or classroom. It also helps kids learn about watercolours, colour blending, and action/reaction. This craft is great for pre-school/kindergarten aged kids all the way up to older kids. Remembrance Day…
Milk Jug Ghosts Craft
This Milk Jug Ghosts Craft is an easy alternative to carving a pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern for Halloween. It encourages recycling by re-purposing a milk jug. It’s also really inexpensive. BONUS: no worries about leaving a lit candle on your front porch as this Milk Jug Ghosts Craft uses a battery powered candle (or you…
10 Crafts For Kids
I love to bust kid boredom with crafts (keeps them busy and off screens n’est pas?!). Here is a round-up of 10 Crafts For Kids which will keep kids busy. Each of these 10 Crafts For Kids is inexpensive and encourages recycling things around the house. See my notes below on age recommendations… Shameless plug: My…
School Bus Craft
Back to school is a theme in my house this week; inspiring this easy School Bus Craft. Perfect for my 3 1/2 year old (er…kindergarten kid – I can’t wrap my head around that milestone!). We used shapes, eye/hand coordination, and guesstimating to create this artwork (great for pre-school and kindergarten aged kids). I highly recommend…
Classic Popsicle Stick Box Craft
I remember doing this as a kid myself – the Classic Popsicle Stick Box Craft. No screens. No batteries. No cables. Simple boredom busting at it’s best – a hands-on, kid-made, project. This is a great activity at home, at the cottage, or on vacation. And this Classic Popsicle Stick Box Craft is so easy…
Amazing Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Gifts which keep on giving are my personal favourite when it comes to giving (and receiving!). I want to share with you some Amazing Gifts for Valentine’s Day (all from amazingclubs.ca – Canada’s #1 gourmet gifts of the month). Amazing Gifts For Valentine’s Day Tea Club Candle Club Chocolate Club Wine Club Necktie Club Beer Club…
Tips For Making Valentine’s Day Special
This is the post where I share some of the special things I do at home to make Valentine’s Day special chez moi. For the kids. For my prince. Even for me. Here are my Tips For Making Valentine’s Day Special… Lunch Box Notes are an easy (and FREE) way to make Valentine’s Day Special. A…
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cupcakes
Ok since the afternoon I made these Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cupcakes with my son…I have been asked for “heart cupcakes” ever since. Big hit in the Valentine’s-Day-Activity department! This is a 2-in-1 activity as making the cupcakes was activity 1 and decorating them was activity 2 (followed by activity 3 of eating said cupcakes). Valentine’s…
Valentine’s Day Class Treats
I’m getting my Valentine’s Day craft mojo going…thinking about what to send as Valentine’s Day Class Treats…the way you “gift” your Valentine’s is part of the treat. Here are two easy DIYs: a Valentine’s Day Pencil Holder Valentine and a Valentine’s Day Ruler Holder Valentine. Super easy and pretty cute… TIP: Instead of personalizing each…