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…
Kids Activities
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…
5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors
I find reading to be a great way to re-charge…and find inspiration. These are my top picks for 5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors. And keep reading because I’m sharing a very personal…and completely embarrassing story…about The Time I Almost Looked Margaret Atwood In The Eyes)… 5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors A Beautiful Heist by…
Canadian Books For Kids
Reading is one of my favourite things to do with my kids…and with Family Literacy Day upon us…I wanted to share some of my favourite Canadian Books For Kids… Canadian Books For Kids Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt La Princesse Dans un Sac by Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko and Christiane Duchesne Jacob Two-Two Meets…
DIY Cut A Paper Heart
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…
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…
Make It A Movie Night
6 Boredom Busters For Kids
Looking for a few craft, activity, and food ideas for kids over the winter holidays? Here are the top Parent Club reader favourites for boredom busters. From toddler to tween to the whole family…there is something for everyone in this list of 6 Boredom Busters For Kids… 6 Boredom Busters For Kids For crafters: Toilet…
smarTrike Is A Smart Bike!
Have you seen a smarTrike? This is a fab grows-with-your-baby tricycle. From stroller for baby then to a safe push tricycle and then to a tricycle for solo rides. The smarTrike is a smart bike! smarTrike Features Seat Belt Full Metal Construction Safety Bar Washable Seat Cover Tipping Bucket Fashion Printed Bag (for diapers, wallet,…
Easy Chocolate Trifle
So I made a yummy chocolate cake…which completely stuck to the bottom of the cake pan. So this is the post where I turned a great cake fail into an easy chocolate trifle (and bonus: it was a kid activity because they helped me with the layers!). Easy Chocolate Trifle Author: Parent Club Prep time:…
How To: Easy Coffee Filter Angel Craft
From the Parent Club archives but still a great activity for kids. This is my easy “how to make a coffee filter angel craft” for kids of all ages. I made these in minutes with the kids using art supplies we already had in the house. Simple, creative and hands-on fun for kids. This continues the Parent Club…
Gifts Kids Can Make – Gifts From A Jar
Perhaps the easiest in my Gifts Kids Can Make series…this is Gifts Kids Can Make – Gifts From A Jar. Seriously, you will want to bookmark this for Teacher Presents! Gifts Kids Can Make – Gifts From A Jar You will need: Clean mason jar Ribbon Measuring Cups Dry cookie mix Recipe card Pencil Tape…