Raising kids isn’t easy, but we’re here to help. This section has everything to do with kids including parenting tips and activities.
We’re always dealing with snow here in Manitoba! Here are some fun ways to play in the snow and keep the little ones outdoors during those not too cold winter days. The best part? They don’t take too much prep-work or involvement from you. As someone who lives in Canada, winter is just a part … Read more
We only get so much time with our kids to help them learn and explore. That’s why I created this cultural experiences bucket list for families; so you can expose your kids to the arts through fun activities to do together. Print it off and hang it on the fridge or another place where the … Read more
I love the anticipation of Christmas almost as much as I love Christmas day. The holiday season is my absolute favourite time of year. These Christmas countdown ideas are a good way to make that time even more fun. I’ve collected some awesome ideas for advent calendars and Christmas countdown ideas in this post. Some … Read more
My kids and I have been on a LEGO kick recently and we’ve been trying to rebuild some of my old LEGO sets that I had as a kid. Unfortunately, some of them are missing some pieces, and all of them are missing instructions. That hasn’t stopped us! Here’s how to build LEGO sets with … Read more
Need to teach or encourage kids to wash their hands? Here’s how it goes in my house: The bathroom door closes, my son bolts as fast as he can so he can play his video games, and 5 words come out of my mouth: “DID YOU WASH YOUR HANDS?” 9/10 times an instant turn around … Read more
Spring is right around the corner and there’s no better time to get into the spirit. That’s why I came up with this spring counting printable. It has two difficulties depending on your child’s age and is good for toddlers and preschoolers. My youngest kids are in kindergarten now so we’re getting a bit too … Read more
It’s spooky season, which means getting those fall and Halloween decorations up. I always like to add some homemade stuff to our holidays, especially stuff made by the kids. This week we put together this adorable outdoor hanging ghost craft for kids, and they’ve been catching the wind in our yard ever since. We all … Read more
Follow these 10 tips to make your next camping trip fun for the kids and let mom and dad catch a break while they we are at it. The great outdoors, a magical place where nothing but the sounds of nature to surround yourself with and let all your troubles slip away. Sound familiar? That … Read more
It’s summer here in Manitoba and it’s HOT! If I’m honest, it’s not my favourite time to go to the playground. I prefer going out in the spring and fall when the weather is mild. But, there are good reasons why you should take your kids to the park, so out we go. Yesterday we … Read more
This spaceship alien art craft for kids is a guest post from Anne! You can find more of her creative ideas and amazing gift suggestions over at her website: Unique Gifter. Spaceship Alien Art Craft for Kids The recent release of footage released by the Pentagon detailing unexplained flying objects, or UFOs, may have you … Read more
