Easy and really great…this Gifts Kids Can Make – Easy No-Sew Fleece Hat is a must-try! This activity is good for kids aged 7+ (for older kids…I do have a more complex version of a No-Sew Fleece Hat coming in December). This one is simple and straightforward. And the knotting is a little addictive…you might…
Kids Activities
Tips For Managing Halloween Candy
October 31st brings with it lots of candy and chocolates. Sugar is sweet but moderation (in all things) is a good thing. How do you limit the candy intake without looking like an ogre? Here are a few tips for managing Halloween candy… All that chocolate and candy goodness can be very tempting (especially for…
Free Fonts Halloween
Come sit for a spell and have a read. There’s a lot brewing up for Halloween here on Parent Club! We are carving out weekly Halloween posts of Halloween crafts, Halloween recipes, Halloween Costume Ideas, and more. Make no bones about it, a ghoulish good time shall be had. To start, check out these spooktacular Free Fonts Halloween…
How To: Girls Emergency Locker Kit
In concluding the September theme of Back-To-School, I had to share this How To Make Girl Emergency Locker Kit. It is like a survival kit for tween and teen girls through middle school and high school. You know…just in case. Bath and Body Works hand sanitizer Always teen sanitary pad Always panty liner Hair elastics…
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…
Learning Toys
Learning toys are the way in which kids learn about the world around them. From stacking a toy to hearing a song, children are constantly hands-on learning the concepts of language, shapes, colours and more through play. I don’t specifically go shopping for learning toys however if an educational toy happens to have the brand,…
Free Fonts Children’s Hand
Free fonts are my new favourite thing. Great for invitations, school lunch notes, gift tags, chore lists, blog posts, and more. Yes, I have spent more than one nap time browsing free fonts. So, in thinking that – you too – might appreciate a font (or two or 11) for creating birthday party invitations, Halloween decorations,…
3 Comic Books For Big Kids
Are your kids too young for anime but too old for Geronimo Stilton? These 3 Comic Books For Big Kids are kid-read/kid-approved books – perfect to add to summer reading lists. And yes, French and English suggestions…because keeping up those French skills over the summer for bilingual families like mine is always a good thing….
Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Play n’ Go Construction Set
Going to the cottage, I knew my son would have tons of fun in the water (no need to pre-plan activities with swimming, splashing, boating, and rock throwing right at your door step). However, I knew land time activity was essential to helping him wind down post-water-fun. One toy but with many different variations of…
5 Great Pre-School Books
It is no secret I love books (hey, my own is getting published soon!). I just had to share with you my fav 5 Great Pre-School Books. Perfect before bed time, for a car ride, to take on vacation or just browse at the library. Thinking about introducing French books to your toddler?! Do it….
5 Things To Take To The Playground
Every time I go to a playground I see a Mom (or nanny or grandparent) bringing some playground play thing which makes me think “I could have brought THAT”. Stuff you already have around the house which – when brought to the playground – takes on a whole new level of fun. Here are 5…
Rewards Idea and Chore Chart for Kids
I gleaned this cool #craft and #activity idea from school. The teacher asked for the class to bring in milk clips (you know those little plastic ties that come with milk bags). What would a teacher do with milk clips you ask?! Repurpose them into this Rewards Idea and Chore Chart for Kids. This is smart… Rewards…