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17 Ways To Tell Mom How You Really Feel This Mother’s Day

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1. When kids are little it's expected that they make a sweet sentimental card like this for Mother's Day. And then they get older and can tell you how they really feel. 2. Honesty is key in any relationship.   3.Sometimes it's hard to keep track of what day it is when you can really […]

The Perfect Paper Airplane

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Most kids learn how to make some form of flying paper plane at one point or another. But why not take it a step further? Take tape and make your living room a landing zone. Have your kids practice their aim and throwing skills and keep score. It's not always about distance but also accuracy. […]

Spring Bucket List!

Spring Bucket List

Looking for something to do with your kids this spring? Look no further! Here’s a collection of spring inspired ideas to get you started this season.   Download our Spring Bucket List here. You can print this and put in on the fridge where everyone can see it. Have fun with your kids checking off each item […]

Kids Hilarious Reactions To International Food

When it comes to food, we all have different tastes that we like and don't and kids are known to be considerably more picky. Watch a brave few kids attempt to down breakfasts from around the world. Their reactions range from delight to disgust but the results are truly funny. Who knows, maybe it will inspire […]

Priceless Pictures Of Kids Meeting Santa

Christmas is such a new and exciting time for little ones and the idea of Santa Claus brings a lot of joy... until faced with the bearded man in red himself. There are a few ideas of why little kids are afraid of Santa. Of course it's your choice whether you want to subject your […]

The reality of a leaving kids alone in the car.

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With summer in full force, it's so important that you take the heat into consideration when it comes to those you love. We've all seen on the news, the tragedies that happen when kids or people with disabilities or even animals are left in closed vehicles without the ability to open the door. But even […]

Make Your Holiday Season Extra Special With ‘Kinderpunsch’

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Here is a recipe for ‘Kinderpunsch,’ a German punch for children that’s especially delicious on a cold day to make you toasty from the inside out. Whether celebrating Advent, Christmas, going to a parade or festival or just spending time outside on a frosty winter day, your kids will be excited to try this warm […]

32 ‘Spook’tacular Halloween Party Foods For Kids

Pumpkin Puke, Bloody Hot dogs fingers, Halloween Burgers

Hosting a Halloween Party for your kids this year? Cool, let make it really 'Spook'tacular with these tasty treats for kids. I am sure your kids and their friends will love it. Halloween is all about having fun with our friends, families and neighbours. An event that we always look forward to enjoy with our […]

Strum Along On Your Homemade Guitar

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Music is so important for growth in kids of all ages. So why not get them a head start toward their future in appreciation of music. You might not be prepared to shell out the money for a high quality instrument yet, but making your own musical instrument might be even cooler. Here's our step by […]

7 Audio Programs Kids Will Love!

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As a kid, I have a vivid memory of carrying around my little, red, Sony tape recorder, listening to books on tape and radio theater programs. I loved it. I would clean my whole bedroom while listening to stories. Times have changed. There are tons of ways to access audio story times and programs for kids. Typically […]

Once Upon A Time Story Stones

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Who doesn't love a good story? Kids are almost always ready for a funny tale or exciting adventure. But sometimes when it comes to inventing one of their own, it can be tough to get started. Story stones can help with that. I saw this idea and couldn't wait to make some of our own. […]

Balloon Popper Game

Balloon popper

Need a quick and easy distraction for your kids that doesn't break the bank? This will keep them entertained for a bit with just a few household supplies. Take a balloon and cut off a small piece of the end so the neck fits over the paper towel tube. We used balls of duct tape […]

Flick it: Game With The Law Of Motion

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This is a little game we call 'Flick It'. Great fun and adaptable to any location. We put a piece of sturdy cardboard over the top of a glass, place different objects on top and try to flick the cardboard straight out so the object falls into the glass.  It's actually based on the law of […]

Easy to make Tipi for Kids!

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If you've been anywhere near Pinterest in the last few years, you'll have seen some of these fun teepee hideouts for kids.  With a few little kids running around, we thought this would make a great present but the price was a little more than I was thinking of. So we took a few dimensions and […]

Ideas to get your kids excited about the Olympics!

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Summer Olympics 2016 are starting Saturday. What a great opportunity to get your kids interesting in sports! I remember the 1996 Olympics and the magnificent 7 gymnasts. I thought it was amazing the flips they could pull off while spinning through the air. So why not throw a kick off party to really amp up […]