These 31 Elf On the Shelf Ideas should help make your elf antics a little easier. Bonus: these elf on the shelf ideas use things you already have around the house so there is no cost or running around to stores to pick up supplies. TIP: have your elf visit during the day when the…
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Electronic Toys for Kids Ideas
Sharing my 10 Electronic Toys for Kids Ideas. Electronic toys can be a great way for kids to interact with sounds, music, words, letters, numbers and more. These types of toys tend to be interactive and immersive. Here is some holiday shopping inspiration for you… BEST ELECTRONIC TOYS FOR KIDS When you think about buying…
MyFUNvelope Giveaway
I’d like to call your attention to a kids’ craft subscription box which is available in both English and French : MyFUNvelope. We all know kids LOVE getting snail mail so this gift is a great gift idea for holidays and birthdays. Enter for a chance to WIN a box! Note: the following giveaway is open…
10 Ways Kids Can Play With Balloons
10 Ways Kids Can Play With Balloons…because balloons can be fun indoor play and a good all round kids’ boredom buster. I was inspired to write this after my son’s birthday party…where after all my boredom buster planning, the bag of dollar store balloons was the biggest hit. Go figure! 10 Ways Kids Can Play…
Lil’ Red Robin Hood | A Ross Petty Production giveaway
Greater Toronto Area readers will want to enter for a chance to win this Lil’ Red Robin Hood | A Ross Petty Production giveaway via www.parentclub.ca. This annual family show is a tradition and not-to-be-missed. Read on to find out why you need to take your family to see this hilarious panto… Note: the following…
Tegu Toys Giveaway
I have been a fan of Tegu magnetic blocks for a long time which is why I’m so excited to share this Tegu Toys Giveaway! These blocks create a fun STEM learning opportunity each time you play. Action figures come and go but wood blocks are timeless. Great for boys and girls. Young and older….
Cinnamon Clay Ornament Recipe
This Cinnamon Clay Ornament Recipe is a great boredom buster for kids! Using only 2 ingredients – you can create a sweet smelling dough that can be made into ornaments or gift decorations. It’s great for holidays or just an activity for a rainy day… Cinnamon Clay Ornament Recipe Age appropriate: Preschoolers to adult You…
Scotch Scones Recipe
This is my grandmother’s Scotch Scones Recipe. Nope, we don’t come from a Scottish herritage. And I have no idea what makes these scones particularly “Scottish”. But I do know — they are always a hit for breakfast. Seriously, you’ll have a hard time keeping these as they get eaten so quickly… Scotch Scone Recipe…
DIY: Bean Bags (made with socks and rice)
DIY: Bean Bags (made with socks and rice). Here’s a little boredom busters + game activity: BEAN BAGS. ? First boredom buster is making the bean bags (which takes no time at all). But then there’s a second boredom buster (with endless time opportunities) of PLAY. And you can make this re-usable DIY toy for…
Free School Script Fonts
These Free School Script Fonts might come in handy if you want some easy boredom busters for your kids. Handwriting fonts are a great way for kids to learn how to print letters and write cursive. And you can create your own workbooks for FREE using these Free School Script Fonts… But Mom I…
Outside Activity Ideas for Kids
It is play outside season! I have a few Outside It Activity Ideas for Kids (which are classic and fun). From water activities to play activities it’s great to get outdoors and enjoy summer. I’ve read that for sun protection it’s best to be outside before 10am and after 4pm. But with kids, sometimes you…
10 Summer Fun Ideas For Families
And here we are…the the edge of summer…and I have 10 Summer Fun Ideas For Families. And yes, some of these might be summer fun ideas for kids-only (but they benefit the whole family because you can get a few work emails done while they have fun). 10 Summer Fun Ideas For Families Get outside….