Valentine’s Day crafts all around it – I realized we should start with the most simple kid’s craft – and one which I base most of my Valentine’s Day kid activities on…paper hearts. This is a straightforward How To post…DIY Cut A Paper Heart… DIY Cut A Paper Heart You will need: paper scissors Don’t…
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Romantic Dinner Ideas
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I have been on the look out for some romantic dinner ideas (and of course I did a trial run – my family LOVED it). I decided to share some recipes which you can make in less than 30 minutes…and create a Valentine’s Day menu special enough for a couple dinner…
Valentine’s Day Countdown Calendar
Valentine’s Day is exactly a month away. So I’m inspired to share some this Valentine’s Day Countdown Calendar with my #WW w linky peeps – in case any of you might be inspired to count down Feb. 14. (and yes, it’s up early…I’m a planner that way). I made this FREE template in powerpoint and…
How To: Sock Bun
This easy How To: Sock Bun is a photo step-by-step DIY on creating this popular hair style in minutes. Really. Minutes. From quick up-do for Mom to a fancy (yet easy) hair do for a tween or little girl (think: birthday party or wedding) – there is a reason the sock bun is a growing hair…
DIY Valentine Bookmarks – Free Printable
Valentine Bookmarks – easy, free and did I mention easy?! This DIY kid activity prints right from your hone computer and is your easy-button-activity for class Valentine ideas. These Valentine’s Day Bookmarks are practical, nut-free, and great for a boy or girl (teacher present too!). Download a pdf of this FREE Parent Club printable here: Happy Valentine bookmarks Your…
DIY Valentine Mail Box For Kids
My crafty kid came up with this idea: “Let’s Make A Valentine Mailbox” (this Activity Mummy in me gushed with pride). We re-purposed a clean container that was flagged for the recycling bin and crafted it into this super easy kid DIY mail box. In under 10 minutes you can make this while you’re prepping…
Gifts of Love: Valentine’s Day Gift Giving
For all the people on your list for Valentine’s Day Gift Giving – where do busy families go? Me…it’s Shopper’s Drug Mart. Why? First, I am a Shopper’s shopper. Whether it be diapers, shampoo, pain reliever or milk – I shop at Shopper’s Drug Mart often (daily sometimes). Second, I don’t have just one Valentine…I have many Valentines (him,…
Easter Egg Decorating for kids
Back in the Parent Club archives you’ll find a post on Easter Egg Decorating for kids – jr & senior edition. Click on the post for complete instructions but the gist of it is… Egg Decorationg for little kidsUse hard boiled eggs, sponges and tempra paint. Egg Decorating for bigger kidsUse foods (such as carrots,…
BlogHers ACT Canada – Green Valentine
Check out my new article at BlogHers ACT Canada; Green Valentine I am, admittedly, a curmudgeon when it comes to Valentine’s Day. My thinking is that it is a holiday created by card companies and marketing firms to take advantage of February blahs and boost sales. Valentine’s Day – Bah Humbug! That confessed; I am…
Valentine’s Activity/Gift
This is a fun activity – but you have to start it this weekend to allow the crafts to dry. These ornaments smell AMAZING. Keep for a fairly long time too. And are safe for kids to prepare. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter and you have a perfect Valentine’s Day Teacher Gift. Cinnamon Clay Ornaments…
Birthday Parties – Shaving Cream Art
This is a fun activity for preschoolers and school aged kids. It’s messy and uses Papa’s shaving cream (which causes huge giggles!). Remember that food colouring stains EVERYTHING so cover the table (cover the kids too if you think they are clumsy at all). The video below shows how to make shaving cream art with…
Kid Birthday Party Planning
Hosting, yet another, birthday party this weekend. Since it is an 8 year old party — I’m trying to keep it kid-centred (with parental intervention for fires and fights). Here is the general plan…8 kids to celebrate 8 years old (ok – really 9 kids bc Thing 2 doesn’t get counted in the birthday invitation…