This Spiderweb Craft will blow your minds! Fall is here and with it comes an abundance of craft options! This fall craft can be taken outdoors if you don’t have the option to paint inside. Or – if you don’t like messes inside of the house (and that’s okay)! Although we used fall tones in […]
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Fun Salt Experiment
Since we’re still in a lockdown, Joey and I have been doing a ton of science experiments! We have been learning about new words and scientific reactions. This is definitely one of his new favourite experiments! If you have some cardboard lying around the house, this is a great project! This salt experiment introduces your […]
Fun Old Navy Haul! My #1 Choice for Clothes!
As a mother of two young children, I have gone through so many clothes. I have shopped at several retail stores. I have washed, dried, and experienced which retail stores have the best quality in terms of wear. My favourite store to shop at for my boys, by far, is Old Navy! So I’m super […]
Protein Packed Pizza Dough (Great For Kids!)
Every Friday, my family and I have our traditional pizza day! My big guy always looks forward to Fridays, and not just because he gets to eat the pizza. He is always super excited because he gets to make his own pizza from start to finish. Don’t get me wrong, once in a while it’s super […]
Normalize Apologizing To Our Children
Something that I’ve noticed amid the events of 2020 is that a lot of us as parents are stressed out. Our mental strength has been tested, stretched, and worn down. You are not alone. Sometimes, we experience internal frustration instead of being calm and explaining things normally. Because of this, we as parents or caregivers […]
Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts & Activities
If you need some ideas for Valentine’s Day activities, crafts, or cards, you’ve come to the right place! I get super excited to start crafts for any Holiday or Festival (especially during a pandemic). I started celebrating Valentine’s Day with my oldest in January! It keeps our spirits up and the house decorated differently! The […]
My Helpful Organization Tips
Life with young children means toys, books, and more toys are usually living on your floor, your bathroom, your bedroom, and other nooks and crannies. This is normal! A more organized space means that your children are less likely to become overwhelmed by their toys, and will be more interested to engage in play. I […]
The Sweetest Homemade Christmas Ornaments
With many kids currently on Christmas/Winter break, it is an exciting time to plan fun Christmas activities with them before the 25th! We have a yearly tradition of going to our local mall and buying ornaments for our children. However, since Covid hit and with our area currently in lockdown, I decided to try making […]
The Neutrality of Play – Gender Stereotypes in Children
Growing up, I liked wrestling. I loved Hot Wheels, action figures, pirates, and playing baseball. I heard comments like, “You’re not a boy”, “Play with dolls”, or “That’s not very lady-like”. I did have dolls, but my brother’s Hot Wheels Garage was the coolest thing I had ever seen. Our neighbour, best friend, and the […]
My Fun Fake Snow Recipe
Krafting with Snow! Who doesn’t love to play in the snow?? Even better, who doesn’t love to play in snow that won’t make your hands cold? I found this recipe years ago while studying to be an ECE. It’s easy to make, takes only 5-10 minutes, and the ingredients are probably sitting in your pantry! […]