Whether you’re ringing in the New Year or enjoying the darker night sky, colorful lanterns are always a fun addition. From paper to recycled materials, I’ve gathered 45 of my favorite lantern craft ideas that you can try with the kids at home.
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The Courtesy Flush Revolution: 7 Reasons Why Your Kids (and You) Need to Master This Bathroom Etiquette
Does your little toddler create a big-person smell? It’s time for the Courtesy Flush talk.
How to Play Solitaire Card Game Accordion
Looking for more screen-free family games? Solitaire is a classic card game and a cottage staple. Whether you’re sitting on the back deck enjoying the afternoon sun or looking to occupy your time on a rainy afternoon, solitaire can make any day more fun. The great thing about solitaire games is that they’re easy for … Read more
Week-by-Week Pregnancy Calendar
What to Expect: Week-by-Week Pregnancy Calendar Welcome to Weeks of Pregnancy: Your Week-by-Week Pregnancy Calendar! If you just learned that you’re pregnant — congratulations! Pregnancy is an exciting and scary time, but it’s all worth it in the end. We’ve made the experience easier by creating this 40-week pregnancy calendar. The calendar is a week-by-week … Read more
How to Play Pirate Gold Solitaire
Solitaire card games are a great way to distract the kids with a learning tossed in. I’ve shared the game Accordion and even posted a video on how to play Clock (perfect for learning the position of numbers on a clock face. Pirate Gold is another great solitaire game for kids and I’m sharing how to play.
Confession Time: Starting Kindergarten with Sadness
The start of a new video series, I confess a few things that are on my mind. Last time it was about the difficult teen years. This week I’m talking about the kindergarten. This is usually a time of excitement and joy but starting kindergarten can bring with it sadness for parents.
Riddle Me T Puzzle
In case you haven’t figured it out from our riddle post (we share 120 riddle and brain teasers to try as a family), we love a good riddle. Brain teasers can also take the form of a puzzle too and recently I had fun stumping my family with this T Time puzzle.
Confession Time: No Santa
The start of a new video series, I confess a few things that are on my mind. This week I’m talking about Santa. I’ve made a decision about Santa and I’m not sure if it will go over well or not.
Mosaic Pumpkin Colouring Activity
Colouring seems to be the topic of conversation these days. It’s a great developmental tool for kids, a tool they love, and I’m sure you’ve read about the benefits of adults getting in on the colouring act. Halloween is the perfect time to work on a colouring project together, like this Mosaic Pumpkin.
Gingerbread Bread Pudding from Leftover Gingerbread Cookies
Are gingerbread cookies a holiday staple in your home? The kids love to decorate the men or create holiday villages made from the cookie cutter shapes but it can mean a lot of leftover gingerbread. I love the stuff but there’s only so much I can eat in a given time.