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.

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.

Does your little toddler create a big-person smell? It’s time for the Courtesy Flush talk.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.