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…
Kids Activities
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…
Valentine’s Day Activities
February 14th is coming and we might be on the look out for class crafts, family fun, and Valentine’s Day Activities. From Valentine’s Day class treats to a Valentine’s Day chocolate cupcake recipe…I’ve brought back a few posts from the past to create this Valentine’s Day Activities round-up. Valentine’s Day Class Treats Yes, chocolate and candy…
Birthday Party Ideas
Recently, I have been searching for Birthday Party Ideas for my son. I certainly wanted easy birthday party ideas (as much as I love Pinterest and Martha Stewart…I’m no Martha). Since we all love to capture those special birthday party moments in photos, I was eager to learn how to make an easy photo backdrop for…
Microsoft OneDrive Your Files On A Cloud
When I wrote my first book, I discovered the value of saving my work and pictures to the cloud. It was easy. It was safe. It was mobile. I recommend: Microsoft OneDrive Your Files On A Cloud… Microsoft OneDrive Your Files On A Cloud As I wrote Boredom Busters, I took notes and pictures of…
Make Room For Play
I am a big proponent of reducing screen time to Make Room For Play. I “get” that my kids need computer time to do homework. I “get” that it’s fun to play video games. I “get” that favourite TV shows can be down time. You can’t eliminate screens in this modern age…but you can reduce them…and make…
5 Active Games For Families
A few years ago, we bought an Xbox for our family. We aren’t really “gamers” – however – we wanted an indoor, physically active, family activity for the winter months. We have regular “Xbox-offs”; enjoying time together and fun exercise. Here are 5 Active Games For Families which will get your family moving… 5 Active Games For Families…
20+ Winter Activities To Keep Kids Busy
School breaks and snow days can be long. Here are my pics for 20+ Winter Activities To Keep Kids Busy (and yes, we’ve done them all – tried, true, and tested!). It’s a mix of outdoor and indoor activities for all ages – to give you a choice of the perfect boredom buster! What are you going…
Loot Bag Ideas
Call them what you will: party favors, gift bags, party bags, goodie bags or loot bags – we are always in need of inspiration for easy and inexpensive loot bag ideas. To my kids – loot bags are the most important of birthday decorations and party supplies! That said, I’ve put together a list of…