Are you ready for a festive game the whole family can play? We’ve designed a Christmas Super Simple themed game of Concentration. Gather the family around and take turns flipping over your cards until you a pair. To make it harder, you can play until you have four of a set. If you look carefully,… Read more »
Tips and Tricks for a Family Photoshoot
Family photo sessions can be a lot of fun but for many they are a stressful event that take a lot of time and effort to plan and execute. Finding the right photographer, location, clothing and keeping everyone happy while trying to stay on budget is a lot to take on and sometimes the end… Read more »
All About Cows
The domestic cow dates back 10,500 years ago in South-East Turkey. Their ancestors were wild Oxen, otherwise known as Aurochs. There are almost 800 different breeds of cow worldwide. The most well-known ones are the dairy cows that produce milk, as not all cows do. The Holstein cow is known to make the most milk… Read more »
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and his Cut-Outs: Fine Motor Skill Practice
Today we will be learning about Henri Matisse’s Cut-Outs and using his work as a tool to practise your child’s Fine Motor Skills and creativity. We will do this by creating our own Matisse Cut-Out masterpiece. Got older kids that want to join in? No problem! This activity caters for a range of ages. Henri… Read more »
DIY Peekaboo Cat Christmas Puppet
Ready to make a puppet of the Peekaboo Cat that can really play peekaboo? Here’s another version of the Peekaboo Cat puppet – all dressed up for Christmas! You need: This template White Bristol board Four skinny popsicle sticks Scissors craft knife Glue stick Glue gun Steps 1. Print out the template. With a glue stick glue the… Read more »
Postpartum Care: from any point after having baby whether newborn or adult…
Have you just had a baby? Maybe they’re already off to college! Here are a few tips to help you get back into shape after giving birth. Exercises for postpartum moms: Learn to do proper Kegels by taking a deep inhale (imagining your ribs as an umbrella, trying to stabilize your stomach muscles and chest, trying… Read more »
Owl and Star Paper Plate Wreath
If your kids love listening and singing along to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and if they enjoy playing with their Owl and Star soft toys, they will also have a great time creating their favorite characters. You can help them make an Owl and Star paper plate wreath that they can hang on their bedroom… Read more »
Spinach Feta Phyllo Cups
Growing up with Greek friends I learned to make Spanakopita from their Yia Yia’s and this is an easy take on the beautiful triangles I was taught to make. Same ingredients, just a different presentation. Ingredients: 1 package of frozen phyllo dough (defrosted overnight) 500g frozen spinach (thawed and drained well) 1 tablespoon olive oil… Read more »
DIY Christmas Surprise Ball
Looking for some fun DIY Stocking Stuffer ideas? Need a little hostess gift, or something for your child’s favorite teacher? We’ve got you covered with our Christmas Surprise Balls! Use this step-by-step as a rough guide to making your own version at home. We used little knick knacks available at the dollar store, but you… Read more »
Three-dimensional Christmas Tree Cookies
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches Your boughs so green in summertime Stay bravely green in wintertime O Tannenbaum, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches Perhaps you have a Christmas party you want to impress your guests… Read more »
