Although I absolutely love summer, it’s clear that fall is upon us soon. And fall/autumn, being my second favourite season (changing leaves and pumpkin spice everything) calls for some fun seasonal crafts. We started this weekend by making a fall leaf watercolour garland. This craft is very similar to the Easter egg garland we made… [Read More]
Get Ready for Back to School: Supplies, Snacks, Crafts and More
With back to school around the corner, here are some great resources to get you started with gear, organizing and fun. Get Ready for Back to School: Supplies, Snacks, Crafts and More Interview printable from When We’re at Home – print off this free interview for each child, to keep and look back on years later 10… [Read More]
Free Painting with Toddlers – the Benefits of Painting, for Kids
In our house, we love art. All mediums. Whether it’s colouring, painting with acrylics or watercolours, making fun crafts or just letting loose with our art materials, we love to create masterpieces. K especially loves to paint and its the one thing that actually gets him sitting down for longer than 2 minutes. He will… [Read More]
Rainy Day Activities and Crafts for Kids
Rainy days are the perfect time to use your imagination for some creative fun, for doing simple crafts, or even for some family baking time. They can be tough with little ones who have a lot of energy though, since being cooped up inside all day can be hard on everyone. I find rainy days in the… [Read More]
Handmade Gifts for Kids
As we’re gearing up to celebrate my little guy’s 4th birthday – seriously, where has the time gone?! – the topic of presents has come up numerous times. Like most children, he loves receiving gifts. I’ve come to realize that to him (and many other children), it is definitely the actual gifting of the present. He loves to… [Read More]
12 Recycled Crafts
I’m excited to have Menucha from Moms and Crafters sharing her favourite 12 recycled crafts to make. These all utilize items from the home that you might otherwise throw out or recycle, and they are all so unique. Check out her blog for more tutorials on wonderful crafts and other fun ideas for the home and… [Read More]
Summer Solstice Lanterns
Summer is nearly upon us! Summer time is by far my favourite time of the year. I still have wonderful memories of those endless summer days spent riding my bike with friends around the neighbourhood, swimming at a pool until our feet were wrinkled, getting popsicles from the corner store, hanging out on the beach,… [Read More]
DIY Art and Craft Center for Kids
This craft wall has been on the to-do list for quite some time. I found inspiration on Pinterest and with the help of my super handy hubby, we put this art and craft center together fairly quickly and at a minimal cost, thanks to Ikea and my hubby’s skills. K just loves creating art in all sorts… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day seems to have become synonymous with ridiculously-priced roses, sugary chocolate, and expensive jewellery. Like many holidays, sometimes the true meaning can get lost amongst the desire to find a nice gift. But there are many ways to make the day all about love and spending time with those you care about. If you give each… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, but something about having children makes all the holidays and occasions that much more special and exciting. Am I right? Valentine’s Day is no exception. Growing up, my mom always made a big deal of celebrating every occasion, whether it was my birthday or Easter or… [Read More]
