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…
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DIY Homemade Halloween Costume – iPod
This next D.I.Y. is terror-ific! Creating a homemade Halloween costume is simple by following this DIY Homemade Halloween Costume – iPod tutorial. Using stuff you already have around the house – you can easily (and cheaply!) make a homemade ipod costume. My daughter had a blast making this… DIY Homemade Halloween Costume – iPod: Large cardboard…
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…
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…
Snacks and Food to Take to an Airbnb
When you’re travelling with kids, staying in an Airbnb can make family life on the road so much easier — you get a kitchen, a fridge, and often more space to spread out. But one of the biggest mom wins? Bringing your own food! With a little planning, you can save money, avoid hangry meltdowns,…
Best Places to Find Free eBooks Online Without Piracy
Where to Find Free eBooks Online (No Piracy Required) For book lovers, few things are more satisfying than discovering a great read — except discovering one for free. The good news is that there are many legitimate, legal places online where you can find free eBooks without pirating or risking shady downloads. Whether you love…
12 Months of Dates with Your Kids – A Meaningful, Low-Cost Gift Idea
Looking for a holiday or birthday gift that’s meaningful, clutter-free, and guaranteed to create memories? Try the 12 Months of Dates with Your Kids idea! Instead of toys that get forgotten, this gift gives your child what they really want—your time and attention. The idea is simple: plan one special “date” with your child for…
A Stress-Free Christmas Grazing Table
If December had a motto, it would be: “We’re doing our best.” Between concerts, cookie swaps, and last-minute shopping, the idea of cooking a full sit-down meal can feel… ambitious. That’s why Christmas grazing tables have become my holiday season lifesaver. They’re festive, flexible, kid-friendly, and—most importantly—stress-free. You set everything out, step back, and watch…