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This weekend my nieces came to visit and brought a real classic with them - perler beads. I used to do that as a kid and remember that I had a phase during which I produced two a day. The girls are 2 and 4 years old and although they are obviously not at the […]
For youngsters, teeth brushing can be a tricky habit to master. For some parents, it can seem like an almost impossible daily struggle with their children. Why not throw some fun into the mix instead of facing it like a chore twice a day every day. Here are a few ideas to encourage proper oral hygiene with your […]
Jenga is a classic game that requires hand-eye coordination and good fine motor skills. The first few rounds are usually easy as you carefully remove a block from the tower and place it on top. But the tension mounts as the game progresses and less stable blocks are available. It all comes together (falls apart?) […]
Fruit is the ideal alternative for sugary junk food snacks. It's fresh and healthy and super yummy. Bananas for example are fruits full vitamins, minerals and fiber and therefore good for everyone - from toddlers to grandparents. But not all kids are happy to have fruit as a snack. Here is how your kids will […]
Everyone knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And since February is the month of hearts and giving more love, you and your kids can make morning extra special with strawberry hearts on your pancakes! Start out with a simple pancake recipe. This one is easy to follow for your younger kitchen assistants. […]
Love is in the air! I saw these Valentine photo booth pictures and thought they were too sweet not to share. Whether for a Valentine's party or just your own photo shoot, the kissing booths make a cute set up for your kids to model and great memories for the future. Put your own spin on the […]
Valentines Day is approaching and what could be a better opportunity to teach your kids to show love and kindness? Sometimes it's hard as a kid to understand the concept of showing kindness until you give them a real solid example. Here are a few ideas to encourage loving behavior. You could suggest these ideas […]
With Valentine's Day approaching I was looking for a way for our family to celebrate the holiday by remembering what's most important to us, the people we love. Here is our tree in a vase that is growing hearts and pictures of our family in place of flowers. We first gathered sticks from the yard. […]
Binky, Nuk, Mr. Chewy, Paci; so many names for that wonderful thing that soothes your baby. Whatever you call it, the important thing is that it works. Pacifiers can make your life go from noise and chaos to peaceful silence in just seconds. There are so many different styles out there and I remember trying quite a few with […]
Today, we tried the fishing game that Kari had prepared. The girls didn't know the game before but once we had explained the few rules to them, they were keen to start and give it a try. To explain game rules, I recommend a pedagogic mnemonic called KISS - keep it short and simple. By combining very […]
Looking for the cutest costumes for your baby's first Halloween? Planning a photo shoot to commemorate the first years? Want to stand out from the crowd at the next Festival or Carnival? You'll love our sweet selection of animal costumes for your little one! Just click on the costumes you like to connect to Amazon and get […]
In those first months, everything is a first for your little sunshine. I wanted to make something special for my cousin's baby that both she and her son would enjoy. So I decided to make a snowflake mobile that is an exciting thing to look at for the little baby boy and a nice decoration […]
Having a new baby in the house, I wanted a mobile to keep her entertained in the crib or at the changing table. But I didn't want to just buy a plastic one from a box. I wanted something special from me to my baby. Here's the origami crane mobile. In Japan, the origami crane […]
"I am pregnant", "We have a bun in the oven", "We are expecting..." - there are so many expressions to share this most wonderful feeling and event. And there are just as many fun and creative ways to share these great news with your family and friends. I collected 10 ideas to announce your pregnancy […]
One of my favorite games growing up was Memory. I loved to test my brain to remember where the different matches were. It was fun and a way of learning at the same time. Here's a do-it-yourself version of the game that you can make with small scraps of fabric you have around the house. […]
When I was pregnant, I was given a huge shock of a baby shower at 5 months. I had no idea it was coming and was so surprised I almost fell out of the doorway backwards. It took a good 10 minutes to get my composure. One of my favorite things that came out of that baby […]
"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." - Doug Larson Here's a simple and non-messy activity for your young fishing enthusiasts. It only took us 15 minutes to set up and it's guaranteed fun! You need: construction paper paper clips a magnet (We found ours […]
Spring is right around the corner! Kind of... Our family has been looking for any signs of spring outside where the trees are bare and the ground icy. We haven't yet seen any flowers blooming or bunnies hopping around. So, taking a queue from Mary Poppins, we decided to leave some food for our feathered friends who […]
I've seen this picture on the internet several times now and I really love the idea that you don't loose the grasp on your tiny person's hand with these cute mittens. So I searched for a shop where I could actually buy those hand in hand mittens, and this is what I found: you can buy […]
What's the plural of octopus? Octopi? Octopuses? This is a question I was asked by one of my school kids and I really had to think about that 🙂 While looking for the right answer, I had the idea to do a mobile with these sea creatures and the kids loved it. To make this mobile with […]