Sometimes with kids it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget for a moment what really matters. In this season of thanksgiving, we're trying to bring some perspective to what can sometimes seem like never ending chaos. Here are some quotes about kids to bring you back to what it's all […]
Quick Tips
Very Funny International Animal Sounds For Kids
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 […]
Red, White And Blue Barbecue With Kids
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 […]
No Drip Popsicles
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 […]
Swing Me Higher!
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 […]
Chicken In A Cup
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 […]
A-Maze-ing Back Massage
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 […]
One Baby, Pots and Pans Band
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 […]
3 Very Easy and Cute Easter Decorations for Your Kids’ Plates
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, […]
Creative Destruction: Think Outside The Box
It's a part of life and how we raise our kids that we remind them to be tidy, to take care, not to damage property, teach them to stay in the lines, don't tear pages or write in books. These are all valuable lesson for life but at the same time they can stifle a creative […]
No Mess, Dinner Time for Babies
Ever since our baby has started eating food on her own, the floor under the kitchen table has been a disaster area. Crumbs, spills, chunks of food. Her technique is improving but still I would say about half of her food ends up on the floor. Vacuuming would be a daily exercise but who has […]
Toilet Target Practice
Potty training can seem like an impossible challenge with your toddler. Once they have the idea that they should do their business in the bathroom there's still the challenge of actually making it into the toilet. Here's some incentive for little boys. Make toilet time a game and aim for the bullseye! This is a similar […]
Six Ways To Teeth Brushing Delight!
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 […]
Baby’s First Snow – Unique DIY Mobile
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 […]