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 Can Teach Your Kids Responsibility
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 […]
Sail away with your own cork boat
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 […]
Steps To Become A Magician
It's funny to see the world through the eyes of your kids. Sometimes it's hard for me to remember what it was like but that makes it so much more special to watch them experience new things. Like magic tricks. The awe on their faces when they see a trick for the first time and […]
Happy Hidden Hammock
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 […]
Balloon to the Moon!
Send your balloon to the moon! Here's a fun experiment that shows the power you have with just a breath of air. All you need is: Tape String A Straw A Balloon Tape your string up high to really see the rocket effect. Thread your straw through the other side of the string. Then blow […]
Green Eggs, No Ham – Great Indoor Gardening for Kids
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 […]
Don’t Drop the Egg!
In the 1900 London marathon, there was a runner who raced while holding an uncooked egg on a dessert spoon. He finished in 3 hours and 47 minutes. As you can see, the egg on a spoon race has a mighty history. So with the spring weather and all the eggs your kids will be collecting from the Easter […]
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, […]
Photos With Your Own Easter Bunny
Spring makes everything fresh. Flowers are growing, baby animals are born. The Easter season could be the perfect time to ditch those winter clothes and plan a photo session with your little ones. Whether your little bunny is just newborn or toddling around, these bunny ear hats make for a lovely prop and still keep those sweet heads […]
I Got Ya! April Fools
What could be a better way to issue in a new month then by pulling pranks on your unsuspecting loved ones? With a little preparation, your kids will be looking at you like you lost your marbles. That is until you yell ‘April Fools!’ Just be prepared for the payback. Here’s a few of my […]
Messy House, Happy Children
If you have kids, it sometimes feels as if you could mop and vacuum and scrub all day long and your house is not getting any cleaner. You start tidying up in one corner and the kids are happy to wreck the other corner in the meantime. Why not include them in the housework? After […]
Wake Up Sleepy Head!
Do you have a sleepy kid in your house that just can't wake up in the morning? Try this simple trick. All you need is a piece of paper! Take a piece of computer paper and fold it in half lengthwise. Then fold it in half again. Lift the two inner pieces up half way and […]
The Jolly Jumping Baby
Jolly Jumpers have been used in my family pretty much since they came into existence. It's always been common to see a little baby bouncing up and down in the doorway, so I was very happy when this one was handed down to my baby girl. She loves it! Ever since she was able to […]
Get them moving – Dogs as Kids’ Personal Trainers
In times of tablets, computers, cell phones and TV with all their apps and shows, it can be hard to get your kids outside, let alone doing sports. Some kids naturally want to run and jump all over the place, others might need a little encouragement. When the playground is too far away or it […]
Great Scavenger Hunt for St. Patrick’s Day
If you want to do something special with your kids this St. Patrick's Day, why not try a scavenger hunt? Get your kids dressed as green as they can while you hide gold coins (the yummy ones from chocolate) all over your flat or garden. Then everybody gets one of our St. Patrick's Day scavenger […]
Happy Birthday – Time to Be a Princess!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who celebrated her 4th birthday. She and her lucky sister both got beautiful princess dresses. They loved everything about them - dancing around with swinging petticoats, gracefully waving their hands just like Royals and above all, being treated like real Princesses. The purple and pink dress was […]
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 […]
Who Let the Monkeys Out? – Super Cozy Jungle Themed Kids Room
Kids are very active and always eager to explore new things every day. They don't want rooms that are primarily functional, but inspiring and exciting. If you are looking for something that is not specifically gendered then here is a great idea for an amazing kids room. My nieces are the lucky little monkeys that […]