Artsy Play Wednesday {LINKY} – March 13

Hosted by: Capri + 3Multi-Testing MommyShannon’s View From HereBaby Giveaways Galore FEATURED CRAFT Feel free to check out the details for this week’s Super Easy Stained Glass Craft. If you are linking up today, we would love it if you could copy the following code below onto your linked up post (it is a button for you to use showing that you linked up at Artsy Play Wednesday):This post was linked up on: Hosted by Multiples-Mom, Multi-Testing Mommy, Shannon’s View From Here, Baby Giveaways Galore Check out our Pinterest Board where we will be listing all of YOUR amazing ideas. … Continue reading

Stained Glass {CRAFT} for Preschoolers and Up

One night after dinner, my amazing hubby got an idea. This idea provided the children with a craft that inspired their creativity and imaginations! They had such fun with their Daddy that night. HOW TO MAKE a STAINED GLASS CREATION:Materials: sturdy cardboard adult scissors child scissors yarn white glue aluminium foil markers (permanent work best, but child friendly markers are ok too for the younger child) Directions: Have an adult cut out a square or rectangle from the sturdy cardboard. Child spreads the glue all over the piece of cardboard. Cut some pieces of string (on the shorter side) and … Continue reading

Hopeful vs. Hopeless: Empowering Young People by Restoring Hope

“It’s hopeless!”This is a statement that Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors often hear from the 5,000 young people that reach out to us every week. Young people today face many pressures. They are under pressure to succeed in school and the workforce, to compete in sports and other extra-curricular activities, and to meet parental and societal expectations. Often, those pressures can exceed a young person’s ability to cope and, as a result, have a negative effect on their mental health. Why? “For young people, especially teenagers, goals and problems can seem too big, and solutions seem too far out of … Continue reading

Colouring Page and Activity for @DisneyOnIce Coming to #Toronto Next Week!

We are so excited to announce that Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After is coming to Toronto March 13-17, 2013! Just in time for some fun March Break entertainment. Did you know that Chris from CanadianDad.com had the wonderful opportunity to try out skating with the Disney On Ice crew recently? Check it out: If you are heading to Disney on Ice (or even if you aren’t), below, you will find two printable activities for your children. These would make another indoor activity for a quiet moment during the break. KID ACTIVITIESDisney on Ice Colouring Page Disney on Ice Maze … Continue reading

Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy During March Break

You don’t have to go on a vacation away in order to have fun with the kids during March Break! We have compiled a great list of activities that you can do with your children, both inside and outside during March Break in order to give them a fun and memorable experience. My good friends over at Oliver’s Labels have a great post up with suggestions for some super fun Spring Break Activities for Kids of All Ages.Yes, we are an Oliver’s Labels affiliate. You could go see Scooby Doo Live in Toronto! (Hint, Hint: You could win tickets for … Continue reading

Artsy Play Wednesday {LINKY} – March 6

Hosted by: Capri + 3Multi-Testing MommyShannon’s View From HereBaby Giveaways Galore FEATURED CRAFTYou can check out this week’s Four Leaf Clover Craft over at Capri +3. If you are linking up today, we would love it if you could copy the following code below onto your linked up post (it is a button for you to use showing that you linked up at Artsy Play Wednesday):This post was linked up on: Hosted by Multiples-Mom, Multi-Testing Mommy, Shannon’s View From Here, Baby Giveaways Galore Check out our Pinterest Board where we will be listing all of YOUR amazing ideas. If you … Continue reading

Valentine’s Day Printables for Kids

Valentine's Day Printables for Kids

I have an obsession with collecting printables for my children! Holidays are always a great time to have fun with your kids and these Valentine’s Day Printables for kids are a great way to do that. My kids love to do paper/pencil tasks and ask almost every day for me to print off a new activity or colouring sheet for them. I have found some wonderful resources for Valentine’s Day Printables for Kids! I was inspired by Moms and Munchkins Printables for Valentine’s Day post! Valentine’s Day Printables for Kids Blank Heart Messages Valentine’s Day Compound Words Dot-to-Dots Colouring Pages … Continue reading

Valentine Activity and Craft Ideas {LINKY}

We would like to share a couple of cute Valentine’s Day Craft and Activity Ideas with you that you can do with your children! Valentine’s Day Sounds and Sensory Bin Homemade Mouse Sucker Valentine’s Day card Heart Sugar Cookies We absolutely love Confessions of a Homeschooler and all of her Valentine’s Day activities too! For more fun Valentine’s Day ideas, check out this Valentine’s Day Linky with Moms & Munchkins! Check out our Canadian Online Shopping Directory and Multi-Testing Mommy’s Current Giveaways

Homemade Valentine’s Day Mouse Sucker Card {CRAFT}

Adorable Mouse Valentine’s Day Cards HOW TO MAKE A MOUSE VALENTINE’S DAY CARD: Cut out a heart that is big enough to cover a sucker when folded in half. If you want to write a short message on the inside of the mouse, now is the time to do that. Fold the heart in half and tape or glue the sucker inside so that the sucker stick points out the rounded top of the heart Tape the bottom part of the heart closed. Glue a googly eye towards the point of the heart. Cut out a small heart and glue … Continue reading