Over 20 Gardening activities to keep kids busy this Spring and Summer! Since my boys were young they have loved getting dirty with me in the garden. It's really the perfect little mom and son activity if you ask me, I get my chores done and the boys get to dig, chase bugs and are free to get messy! It's a win-win! From planting seeds for our new vegetable garden to carefully tucking new flowers into their beds, kids love to help out and it's such a great learning … [Read more...]
Gardening Activities for Kids
Oral Health Month Word Search Printable
Did you know that April is Oral Health Month? Maybe you didn't even know that there was an oral health month and I wouldn't have blamed you. It's not exactly a holiday we decorate for and gather around the dining room table to celebrate with family. But maybe we should? Your teeth are a pretty big deal after all! Oral health is just one factor that contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle. Here are a few tips to help you look after your oral health. Starting … [Read more...]
Fish Songs and Props for Toddlers
Fish songs for toddlers and preschoolers with free printable template to make your own little fishies! Perfect for circle time at the daycare or at home in your living room. Toddlers are a busy bunch, especially when they are cooped up in the winter. One way I found to pass the time and have a lot of fun in the process is to have 'circle time' right in our living room! Before I was a mom I was an Early Childhood Educator, so my boys were born into a house full of … [Read more...]
Super Silky 2-Ingredient Homemade Playdough
Homemade Play Dough using only 2 ingredients! The boys and I have made homemade play dough before, but this was by far the fastest and easiest play dough we've ever whipped up. I love that it's a no cook recipe and doesn't even use hot water like many others, it actually only had two ingredients and can be made in just minutes! Follow along and I'll show you how it's done! 2 Ingredient Homemade Play Dough What You'll Need 2 cups cornstarch 1 cup conditioner, any … [Read more...]
How to make a Ninja mask from a t-shirt!
Find out how to make a Ninja mask using only a t-shirt! Whether your little one has chosen a ninja for Halloween this year (we'll have two this year) or just likes to dress up, I'm going to show you how to make a ninja mask that's super cool in just seconds out of any t-shirt! Most importantly, the t-shirt does not get ruined, you'll still be able to wear it! I actually have two different ways, you can decide which style you like best. The red mask … [Read more...]
Free LEGO Game Printables
Keep the kids busy with these free LEGO games and printables, just print & play! Tomorrow is a PA Day in our neck of the woods, and from the sounds of other moms on Facebook, the same is happening for kids across Canada. A winter PA Day can be brutal for keeping kids entertained, but I'm thankful that I am finally seeing some fresh falling snow out our window! Hopefully enough to fall to cover up all of that ice out there! For the hours that the boys will … [Read more...]