As a Mom and author – I am a big fan of reading. However, I’m finding with the digital age my kids look for engagement beyond the printed page. Especially with my son – who wants engagement – and Mommy – both together at reading time. Imaginary Friends is for families – like mine – who…
Kids Activities
What To Pack On A Family Day Out
Back from some family field trips and I thought it timely to share What To Pack On A Family Day Out. You want the essential items your family needs without the bulk of carry a lot of weight in your bag. These tips on What To Pack On A Family Day Out may make your…
Family Movie Night Tips
Every Friday night is family movie night chez nous. It is a great way to disconnect from work and school and karate classes — and connect together as a family. As somewhat of an expert in the field (because we have family movie night – every. single. week.), I am sharing my top Family Movie…
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…
March Break Activities – #NikonMOMents
Ok, I’ll admit – I had a plan. Our March break staycation balanced kid-friendly boredom busters and mom-friendly find-something-to-do free time. And it was good! Sharing my favourite March Break Activities – #NikonMOMents. From baking with kids to family field trips there’s lots to do on a staycation! First we took my awesome Banana Bread Recipe and turned…
Favourite Free Fonts Spring
These Favourite Free Fonts Spring are perfect for invitations, cards, scrapbooking, poster making, DIY projects, blog inspiration and more. Favourite Free Fonts Spring KBLovitdown Architects Daughter Bubblegum Sans Mathilde Curlz MT Pharmacy Ravie Simply Glamerous Jenna Sue DK Crayon Crumble KBPLanetEarth The fonts above are available for free download from sites like Font Squirrel and/or…
Spring Break Ideas
No one wants to hear “I’m bored” this week – so I’ve put together some Spring Break Ideas to bust kid boredom. It’s a mash up of reader favourites, my favourites, and even new Spring Break Ideas. So whether you need Spring Break Ideas at home or Spring Break Ideas while you travel…this is the remedy…
GLAD press n’ seal Suncatcher
This is an easy activity – a quick boredom buster – turning stuff you already have in your kitchen drawers into a fun arts n’ crafts activity. My GLAD press n’ seal Suncatcher activity takes no prep (and clean up is a breeze). My 4 year old had a lot of fun and his GLAD press n’…
Parent Club Profiles: Helaine Becker
You know when you meet someone and you think: “I want to be her when I grow up”. For me that’s Helaine Becker. Helaine is an award-winning, Canadian, kids lit author who has written over 60 books. I asked Helaine if we could do an author Q & A…and she generously agreed. Parent Club Profiles: Helaine…
Family Day Activity Ideas
Everyone is looking for Family Day Activity Ideas so I thought it good timing to do a round up of family friendly activities. From stuff do to at home, to places to go (Great Wolf Lodge tips & Ontario Science Centre tips) and general boredom busters to keeps kids and parent entertained on Family Day. So…
Have You Tried Next Issue Canada?
Have you tried Next Issue Canada? I am a loyal subscriber to my favourite print magazines…but I am starting to love this new instant and affordable way to browse all my favourite magazines on my tablet (and stumble upon some new ones)… Next Issue Canada No matter what you’re into—food and fashion, celebrity and entertainment, news…