Activities

Six Ways To Teeth Brushing Delight!

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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 […]

It All Falls Down: Tumbling Towers

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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?) […]

We Heart Breakfast Time!

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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 With Valentines Activities

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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 […]

The Blooming Heart Tree Craft

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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. […]

Who Wants a Boring Pacifier… When You Can Have One Of These?

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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 […]

Learning by Playing – Encouraging Fine Motor Skills

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 […]

10 Unique Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy

"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 […]

DIY Bird Feeder – Feedings Birds Is A Fun Activity.

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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 […]

Watch out! There’s a Family of Octopuses in your Bathroom!

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 […]

Mouthwatering Sesame Street Cupcakes!

These Cookie Monster cupcakes are the perfect combination of funny and delicious that younger kids will love. Also, they are so easy to make that you can include your little helpers in the process! Whether for a party at school or at home or even just to make a regular day a little extra special, […]