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….
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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020 + Giveaway!
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020 + Giveaway! Take it from me, you want to add this book to your child’s summer reading list: National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020. I’ve gotten past editions for my kids and they are a great read at the cottage, on a road trip, on any summer afternoon. Bite size facts…
8 Earth Day Activities
These 8 Earth Day Activities are great for Earth day, every day, and any day. Get ready for fun, easy, free, family friendly activities which will help with water conservation, power saving, recycling, and more!… 8 Earth Day Activities Turn off faucet when brushing your teeth. It’s an easy activity for water conservation. Use the…
5 Easter Egg Decorating Hacks
These 5 Easter Egg Decorating Hacks might make your weekend crafting with kids a little easier. Handy tips, eco-friendly ideas, and creative concepts to make Easter egg decorating easy! 5 Easter Egg Decorating Hacks Use a whisk to contain your egg while you dip them in dye/colour. It contains the eggs so there is no…
4 Tips To Help Get Kids To Clean Up
These 4 Tips To Help Get Kids To Clean Up might come in handy for Spring cleaning. Or anytime cleaning really. I know…coaching, begging, motivating, warning kids to clean up can be exhausting. Let’s turn these 4 Tips To Help Get Kids To Clean Up into action to make life easier… 4 Tips To Help…
Playmobil How To Train Your Dragon Giveaway
Playmobil How To Train Your Dragon Giveaway! This involves two of my son’s favourite things…playmobil and How To Train Your Dragon characters. As a Mom, I like both as well (and read on to learn why!)… Note: this giveaway is open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. About Playmobil How To Train Your Dragons Playsets…
+108 March Break/Spring Break Activities
That’s right…+108 March Break/Spring Break Activities all in one spot…You will want to Pin, print, bookmark, and screenshot this one… Click here to read +108 March Break/Spring Break Activities Forgive the re-direct…I wrote the post previously and it is so good…I didn’t want to change a bit of it. Classic, indoor, outdoor, sunny day, rainy…
Popsicle stick and clothespin airplane craft
This Popsicle stick and clothes pin airplane craft is a fun afternoon project for one kid or a group of kids. All you need are Popsicle sticks, wooden clothespin, glue, magnet (and optional…paint and paint brushes). Follow this easy step by step to turn some dollar store supplies into an afternoon boredom buster… Popsicle stick…
Easy and Low-Cost Birthday Party Activities
These Easy and Low-Cost Birthday Party Activities are great for boys and girls and suitable for indoor or outdoor parties. Using budget-friendly supplies (some you already have in your home) you can create some awesome kids’ birthday party activity ideas. Read on for birthday party inspiration (you make want to Pin or print this…just sayin’)……
DIY Kids Travel Activity Kits
These DIY Kids Travel Activity Kits is for everyone who needs a boredom buster (or two) to keep kids busy while you travel. Making DIY Kids Travel Activity Kits is easy, low-cost and high-fun. Read on for some screen-free, battery-free, charger-free travel activities for when you are en route with kids… DIY Kids Travel Activity Kits…
5 Reasons to Go To the Ross Petty Show + Giveaway
Read all about it: 5 Reasons to Go To the Ross Petty Show + Giveaway! ‘Tis the season for the fantastic Ross Petty production here in Toronto…and this year they are doing The Wizard of Oz. I can whole-heartedly, highly, recommend taking your family to see this family musical…as we have gone many years in…
How Much Do I Pay A Babysitter?
How much do I pay a babysitter? An age old question (and a good one). Experience, age, location – all contribute to finding the magic number. Here are my tips to deciding how much do I pay a babysitter… How much do I pay a babysitter? First, consider the minimum wage in your province or…