When I published my first book Boredom Busters, I did extensive research into who in Canada publishes children’s books. I have compiled a List of Canadian Children’s Book Publishers here as a go-to resource for anyone wanted to pitch, query, and/or submit a manuscript to a Canadian publisher… List of Canadian Children’s Book Publishers Aside: You…
Kids Activities
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…
10 Ideas to Take Your Family Outside
There is nothing quite like a gorgeous Fall day when the sun is shining and the leaves falling from the trees are every shade of red, yellow and orange. Even though the temperatures are also falling, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to take your family outside and make some lasting memories! 10…
Meringue Ghosts
These meringue ghosts are fang-tastic! This recipe is seriously easy and perfect for your next coffin coffee break. These little devils…er…I mean ghosts…are crunchy on the outside and super sweet and chewy on the inside. If you want to be the Ghostess with the mostess this Halloween – you have to try these meringue ghosts… Meringue Ghosts Note:…
Ghost Footprints – Halloween Crafts
A great activity to do at home or in a classroom – these Ghost Footprints – Halloween Crafts are unique, inexpensive, and a great way to decorate for Halloween. My kindergarten kid LOVED this activity… Ghost Footprints You will need: Orange and black construction paper White (washable) craft paint black marker paper plate paint brush…
Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
’tis the season to start thinking Halloween Costume Ideas. In my house, as the kids get older – the more they expect out of a Halloween Costume (it actually gets a little competitive in class – to be the most unique, the funniest, the coolest). Here are my ideas for some Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas……
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…
VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch
Introducing the VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch for kids aged 4+ years. It’s a portable, fun-tastic, kid device allowing your kids to become mini-photographers; taking photos and video from the smartest kid watch around. Easy to pack, fun to play, and rechargeable too…you are going to want to get this… About VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch Camera, video, and photo effects (fun frames and…
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…
Boredom Busters Idea Jar
Harry Potter had the sorting hat. Katniss Everdeen had the reaping. I give you the Boredom Busters Idea Jar! This is an activity and plan-for-the-day in one! Kids will love it…and parents will too because it brings an end to the question “Mom…what are we going to do today?…” during school breaks. Whatever boredom buster you…
Activities for Kids on a Hot Day
Thought it might be timely to share some Activities for Kids on A Hot Day. Screen-free, no admission type of activities the kids can do around the house. Keep the kids busy my friends – it will save your sanity!… From the Parent Club archives but always timely Activities for Kids on a Hot Day…