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How to Make Your Own Elephant Paste

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DISCLAIMER ~ This post is sponsored by STEM Camp. All opinions are my own. I only share content that excites me and I feel would be beneficial to Canadian Moms. And what Mom wouldn’t want to learn how to make Elephant Paste at home with their child? Right?! Yes, you read that right. This post teaches you how to make Elephant Paste at home. And I must warn you, be prepared to make a MESS and HAVE FUN!!! In our home, when we do messy activities and experiments, I always cover the floor or table with a splat mat. If … Continue reading →

Keep your Kids Entertained this Summer

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There are many different ways to keep your kids entertained this summer. On rainy days, children require many different options and this is where good quality toys can come into play. Alison, a Mom of two shares below her experiences with some of HABA’s newest toy options for babies and children. You can read more about Alison in our About Section. Quality toys that are durable, safe and fun are a top priority in our family. I particularly like HABA products overall because I am fond of wooden toys. There is something old-fashioned about wooden toys and I feel that … Continue reading →

Tips for a Family Game Day on a Rainy Day {Giveaway}

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There are many fun activities to do on a rainy day, but one favourite amongst many families is to have a Family Game Day! Pop some popcorn, clear off the dining room or kitchen table and play some of your favourite games together. Here are some helpful tips to make your Family Game Day a great success: Prepare Your Space – Transform your everyday living room into the ultimate game room! This can be as easy as ensuring there are enough cozy seats for everyone who is playing, turning on background music that is upbeat but not distracting and setting … Continue reading →

How to Make Learning Fun This Summer

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During the summer, I always try to keep my boys learning. We focus on skills and work through some curriculum. However, I have to balance learning and fun, or I hear “Mom, you make summer boring”. I need to make learning fun this summer! While I will still be doing all of the curriculum and worksheets, there are many other ways to make learning fun this summer: Signing up for the Summer Reading Program through the Public Library. Each year they do a program that the kids get awards for the # of books they have read, and encourages them … Continue reading →

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes and Crafts

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I really enjoy all of the fun and creative St. Patrick’s Day Recipes and Crafts. I find the rainbows and pots of gold to be so positive and so much fun for kids especially. I also love all of the green food that gets made around St. Patrick’s Day because often there are mint flavours and I am a HUGE fan of mint! Speaking of mint…… Kristen from Country Fit Family and I have put together a roundup of ideas surrounding St. Patrick’s Day for you but before you see the entire list of ideas, I would like to share … Continue reading →

10 Great Winter Activities for Kids

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I have teamed up with Kristen from Country Fit Family to share with you some great Winter Activities for Kids in order to help you keep your children active and busy this winter. We are entering the home stretch, but we likely have many more cold, snowy days left in winter before we can begin to experience more spring-like weather. Here are 10 wonderful winter activities for you and your children:  25 OUTDOOR Winter Activities with Kids by Country Fit Family Crystallized Snowflakes by Creative Cynchronicity   Homeschooling through Winter by The Canadian Homeschooler   How to Makes Snowdays Fun for Everyone by … Continue reading →

16 EASY Valentine’s Day Activity Ideas for Kids

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Valentines Day Activities

This year, Valentine’s Day is on a weekend. That means, likely many of you will have a bit of extra time on your hands to spend with your children and perhaps you are looking for something to do with them? Kristen from Country Fit Family and I have collected some craft and activity ideas for you to consider. Did you see last week’s post with some super fun Valentine’s Day Treat Ideas? Most of these Valentine’s Day Activity Ideas for Kids are easy and don’t take too much prep. Some of them require you to collect a few materials that … Continue reading →

Last Chance to Link Up Your Child Friendly Activities in 2014!

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2014 Happy Holidays Artsy Play

This is your last chance in 2014 to link up your child friendly activities and crafts on Artsy Play Wednesday! We will be taking a break over the holidays in order to spend more quality time with our children. Stay tuned to see what is in store for 2015….. If you will be doing holiday baking with your children, feel free to get some helpful tips here: Link Up Your Child Friendly Posts Below… BLOGGERS: Please feel free to link up your FAVOURITE crafts and activities for children from YOUR blog. Thank you for sharing your amazing posts with our … Continue reading →

Educational Holiday Themed Activities for Kids

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Educational Holiday Themed Activities for Kids

Perhaps it is the teacher in me, but I am always on the lookout for opportunities to make an “educational moment” with my children. I happen to have a HUGE collection of Printables saved on my computer and I was noticing that my Holiday folder is looking a little bare, so today I went on a hunt for some Educational Holiday Themed Activities for Kids to add to my collection. Counting and Reading Skills Trees Pre – K through K Christmas learning pack Some more Holiday ideas for Children for you to check out: Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas … Continue reading →

Holiday Craft Ideas for Kids

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Holiday Crafts for Kids

Last weekend, my kitchen exploded with Christmas crafts! You see, I store all of our Christmas craft items in a large box and I brought it upstairs. The kids literally took the entire box apart, looking at all of the fun Christmas materials and activities that we have and they started using their imaginations and creating Christmas crafts. It was so much fun to watch them create their own holiday creations using all of the Christmas craft materials that I keep from year to year. Do you keep your old holiday cards, gift wrap, ribbons etc. for your children to … Continue reading →