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Being a kid is real work and there are times you just need to take a moment and close your eyes...no matter where you are. Even if your kids struggle to take naps at regular times, there will come that time when they just can't help but give in to fight. Between being too tired to bother […]
Turning two is very exciting! It's usually the first birthday where you begin to understand the celebration and can enjoy the extra attention. For this little boy the candle was just a first step to getting to eat his cupcake. But blowing out candles is an art form when you're two and coming up with the right […]
Matching clothes has become a big trend between parents and their babies. And why not take the opportunity now before they are old enough to protest too much! Here's a few funny t-shirts to get you and your mini-me off to a good start. For those days when mom is sleepy but baby is […]
89 year old Erling Kindem and 3 year old Emmett Rychner became best friends one summer over a mutual appreciation for growing (and eating) tomatoes. This unlikely pair formed a bond over baseball, bikes, croquet and lawn mowers, but this video shows them at a cross roads as the two neighbors both move to new […]
The air is getting crisp and the leaves are falling. What a perfect time for a bonfire! Sometimes it's so nice to have your friends and family huddled around a toasty fire on a cool evening, roasting marshmallows and singing songs together. Songs To Sing Along If you need some suggestions for younger kids who […]
If you love fall and are looking for ways to get your kids to appreciate it as much as you, here's a little inspiration. Make a snow globe with sequin leaves, glycerin, and a mason jar from the craft store. Glue a stick to the lid and you have a miniature tree with leaves that […]
Right now it's impossible for us to walk out the front door and not be surrounded by fallen chestnuts. They are everywhere! Since my only previous experience with chestnuts was singing about them 'roasting over an open fire,' we thought it would be fun for the kids to collect them for a creative project and […]
The weather is changing and summer seems to really be behind us now. But this is still a great opportunity for your kids to be outside and get some fresh air. If they're needing some inspiration, why not go on a nature walk with your family. The tree's changing colors and leaves falling to the […]
Summer vacation is a time of extra fun for the kids as they are off of school. With the perfect weather to enjoy an evening outside, why not plan an outdoor movie night and invite some friends to join in the fun? With just a little planning and preparation you can have an evening they'll […]
I remember loving hopscotch as a little girl. My friends and I would jump around happily every sunny afternoon until it was time to go home. Here are two versions of this classic game and some ideas on how to play it according to the children's ages. Outdoor Hopscotch with chalk Combine this active jumping […]
Some kids are little artists that feel misunderstood. Normal people with their narrow minds simply don't see the beauty in a room full of paint ... ... or a colorfully decorated bed. Just like they cannot appreciate creative wall paper designs ... ... or creative visionaries that are not afraid to get in touch with […]
It's so funny when your baby is learning how to make animal sounds. Sometimes our house sounds like a barnyard with all the 'Moo's,' 'Woof's,' 'Baa's,' etc. But living somewhere other than the US has given me a new perspective and I realized that animal noises are represented different ways in different languages. I thought it'd […]
What would you say is the funniest fruit? I would put my vote on lemons...when given to babies. Their sweet little faces can't help but betray their true feelings. Here's a few photo reactions of first time lemon triers. We were inspired to see if these babies are for real by testing it on our own […]
Summer is here and one of my favorite traditions is to have a barbecue/picnic with friends and family on the Fourth of July. Here are some ideas to include your kids in on the fun and get them in the patriotic mood. Have a barbecue in just their size with everything miniature. Use a tiny […]
Bring the 4th of July to your children's plates with these delicious and easy to make sandwiches. We made two versions - one with strawberry jam and the other one with cream cheese. Here is how you make your own stars-and-stripes-super-yummy-4th-of-July sandwich. Add sliced banana halves to the jam sandwich .... ... and sliced strawberries […]
With 4th of July just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share a DIY, new edition of the all time favorite outdoor game, tin can tossing. This game will be the perfect pastime for young and old and shouldn't be missing on any July 4th barbecue or picnic. Most of the […]
What do you think will happen, when you tell a boy NOT to do something? We all know there's a bit of reverse psychology going on here, but maybe it was intended? It certainly makes for some hilarious moments! Watch with us as Matteo, only 1 year old in this video, cracks up every time […]
Dad - a childish or familar and informal word for father. A male parent who gives great advice and is always encouraging and protective. Also known as the one with the wallet. Tends to tell embarrasingly bad jokes (see dad jokes) Synonyms: daddy, father, papa, hero, rolemodel Here are some kids that all seem to […]
It's difficult to be away from your kids. This is how this heart-warming video starts and I'm sure every parent would agree. Meet John, a young soldier deployed in Afghanistan. Up until now, he has never seen his baby son. He thinks he's being interviewed on how it feels to be away from his family for seven […]
Dave Engledow was a new father when he first started taking funny photo's with his baby girl. Over the years, they have staged many hilarious scenes of the extremes of fatherhood together. And at the same time they were building an unmistakable bond with each other that truly does represent the father-daughter relationship. I'm […]