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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 […]
With the weather outside getting warmer, I've been more inspired to find fun ways for kids to stay outside. Sidewalk chalk is a go-to for summer fun. All you need is some blacktop and color for your kids to create a masterpiece. And when it rains you have a fresh canvas to start over. I […]
When this four year old girl had trouble sleeping, thinking she was hearing fireworks outside, her father came to the rescue with this sweet duet. At the beginning, the little girl still seems concerned over the noises outside and pauses a few times throughout, but by the end of the song she forgets her worries […]
The toddler years are full of new discoveries and learning at this age can be so fun. Here's a way to help your little one learn their shapes. First we made some recognizable shapes. We used cut outs from the internet to make sure we wouldn't confuse the little ones. I could just picture it. […]
There's nothing like an ice cold popsicle on a hot day. And there's nothing like the sticky drip that ends up all over little hands and everything else in view. Here's a simple trick to prevent all that mess and still let your kids enjoy their cool sugar fest. Cupcake liners on the bottom of […]
I remember reading in a book when I was little about a girl who made herself stilts out of tin cans and string. I thought that was so cool but for whatever reason, never did it for myself. But that image has always stuck with me. Now as a mother, I’m again looking for fun […]
It's always a sweet thing for parents the first time they put their baby in a swing and experience their joy in new found freedom. But unless you have someone recording your babies face from the front, you miss out a little as you push from behind. The Expression Swing solves that age old problem by […]
Babies' reactions to the world are an impressive thing to observe - and really funny as well. Everything is new to them, even the most basic things that we grown-ups don't even notice anymore. This little guy thinks it's sheer madness what his mommy can do with her nose. Look at him reeling between joy […]
Today we found a funny experiment to try with your kids that will have your house sounding like a barn yard. Take a plastic cup and poke a hole in the top with something sharp. A sturdy plastic cup will give you a better grip later. Tie a piece of yarn to a paper clip […]
There are tons of cute cards for Mother's Day, but there is another option to show your love. Say it with flowers. Here is a fun and quick Mother's Day craft that every Daddy can help his kids with. All you need is colorful paper a green straw sticky tape glue a brass fastener a […]
Two brothers and their unconditional love for each other. Little Charly loves his older brother so much, he could eat him up. And his brother trusts him so much, he gives him the little finger. We all know how this ends... Sometimes, love hurts!
Need a nice back massage at the end of a long day? Get your kids to help! Just put on this shirt with a maze on the back and let your kids go to town. They will have a blast taking the turns with their toy cars and working out the kinks at the same time.What an inspired […]
Growing up, my family played mini golf quite often. It’s one of my sister’s favorite things to do so every summer she’d find any excuse and opportunity to have us all play a round. Some times though, there just aren’t enough moments together in the day to make a whole family outing to play an […]
Your kids are squabbeling over a new toy? Again? They are fighting all the time, screaming at each other and are living proof that you just got yourself the world's hardest job? If you are tired of the constant quarrels between your kids, this is a fun way to teach them how to get along. […]
Need a few minutes of undistracted baby time? The solution could be in your own kitchen cupboard. Little kids love to make noise and discover new sounds. Set up a drum station for your baby with different sized pots, pans and other kitchen utensils. You might uncover that you have a musical prodigy in your midst. Even […]
Dogs not only keep us fit and offer unconditional love and companionship, they can also teach kids how to be responsible. Caring for a living thing gives them a real task that they can benefit from. They will learn what it feels like to have a living creature rely on them, and that teaches responsibility […]
Ahoy, matey! All hands on deck! Jump aboard this simple adventure that will leave your kids with their own floating boat. For this easy project we just used a few items from the junk drawer. Three corks String Two rubber bands Construction paper A twist tie Rubber band the three corks together. Tie a string at the […]
Who doesn't need a quiet minute to themselves away from this busy life from time to time? Sometimes it's nice to kick back, put your feet up and relax for a while, even if you're a kid. I give you, our version of the under the table hammock! This is a quick and easy getaway for […]
Invite spring into your home with some easy indoor gardening! Making cress eggs is not just a great Easter decoration, it's also the perfect opportunity to show your kids how plants grow and what they need - and they are growing their own food in the process. My niece and I started our little indoor […]
Here comes a fresh and healthy Easter decoration idea to make your kids' plates extra special. I used hard boiled eggs, a carrot and chives. To create the obligatory little Easter bunnies, I cut an egg horizontally twice to get a slice for one head and the top for the other one. For the bunny body, […]