Always on the look out for an activity which will get kids moving – the idea of an Indoor Trampoline Park intrigued me. Sport + fun + kids = winning family field trip. A new family destination has been discovered…guys…you have to see Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park… Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park has two…
Kids Activities
Tips on Toddler Play
Amongst my Tips on Toddler Play #1 is – Make play fun. Play is the way toddlers learn. Learn about their skills. Learn about the world around them. Learn about cause and effect. Learn vocabulary. Learn communication. Play is super important to toddlers in terms of learning. Come see how my toddler plays… (Aside: it very atypical to see…
Fisher-Price Favourites
I do have my favourite baby gear items – totally shameless – I know. What makes a favourite a favourite? Practicality. Entertainment value. Development value. Helps make my life easier. Most (even more shameless) of my best baby gear are Fisher-Price favourites. What can I say…Fisher-Price does childhood right! The Fisher-Price Favourites line includes 5 pieces…
How To Boil Eggs
Not rocket science – I know – but learning how to boil eggs can come in pretty handy thru parenthood. THINK: school lunch, picnics, Easter egg decorating. Possibly my most unoriginal (but good-to-know) DIY yet…how to boil eggs… The secret on how to boil eggs: place eggs first then bring water to a boil. Fill pot with cold…
DIY Recycle Greeting Cards Into Bookmarks
Birthday cards, holiday cards, thank you cards…it seems wrong to throw colourful card stock into the recycle bin. This DIY is a step-by-step to repurpose cards into bookmarks. You could even turn this simple DIY into a kid birthday party activity… You will need: Greeting cards Scissors (I’m using Fiskars scissors above and they cut like butter!) Hole punch…
DIY Paper Tie Kids Craft
This easy DIY kid craft just uses four things: coloured construction paper, masking tape, scissors and string. Four things, most of us already have in the house! Make a bunch and do them as a Family Day activity (also works great for Father’s Day). Great kid craft for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and big kids alike. You will need:…
DIY Valentine Bookmarks – Free Printable
Valentine Bookmarks – easy, free and did I mention easy?! This DIY kid activity prints right from your hone computer and is your easy-button-activity for class Valentine ideas. These Valentine’s Day Bookmarks are practical, nut-free, and great for a boy or girl (teacher present too!). Download a pdf of this FREE Parent Club printable here: Happy Valentine bookmarks Your…
DIY Valentine Mail Box For Kids
My crafty kid came up with this idea: “Let’s Make A Valentine Mailbox” (this Activity Mummy in me gushed with pride). We re-purposed a clean container that was flagged for the recycling bin and crafted it into this super easy kid DIY mail box. In under 10 minutes you can make this while you’re prepping…
Robert Munsch Interview
Robert Munsch: Canadian children’s author, Dad, assistant professor, Member of Order of Canada, creator of “The Paper Bag Princess”, “I Will Love You Forever”, “I Have To Go Pee”. Yes, THAT Robert Munsch. I had the great opportunity to sit down with him at the Ontario Science Centre recently and discuss one-on-one writing tips for kids…
DIY: Transform Scarf Into Vest
Tween girls will LOVE this! (mine did). Transform a regular, rectangular, scarf into a vest. Fashion should always be this easy! No sew. No tape. No brainer really. Fold, knot and wear. Hmmm…I should consider a Mom version for myself. You will need: Long rectangular scarf Nothing else – it’s that easy-breasy! Directions: Fold scarf in…
DIY – Kid-Friendly Sushi
This is activity and dinner is more of a Kid-Friendly California Roll than a Kid-Friendly Sushi (but my kid’s think anything with Nori and rice to be sushi). Easy, social and super fun this do-it-yourself weekday dinner was a big hit in our house. Parent approved and kid-made… You will need: Nori (dried seaweed paper – available…
Canadian Children’s Book Week Writing Contest
This is a public service announcement for the little writer in your household…the Canadian Children’s Book Week Writing Contest is now accepting entries for Canadian students in grades 4 to 12. The deadline is February 1, 2013. My big kids love writing stories so I will certainly be encouraging them to contribute a piece to…