How do we know what we know about nature? From observation – looking carefully. Here’s a fun activity to practice your nature observation. What you need: Printouts of these three pages Pen or pencil Clipboard Go to a wild place, like the woods, or a river, or even just a park. Take your time and… Read more »
10 Fun Facts About Bees!
Today is World Honey Bee Day! To celebrate, here is a DIY solution to help a distressed bee get back to business. We’ve also got ten fun facts you might not have known about bees! Revive-A-Bee-Solution You can often see bees not moving for a really long time. Wrong misconception may lead to the assumption… Read more »
Harvey’s Hot Dogs – Two Ways!
Summer is always the season for easy, hassle-free foods – and hot dogs are a staple in most houses. There are a million ways to dress them up or down, but they always taste just a delish. Sometimes you need to switch things up, and create a fun treat with an old classic – in… Read more »
DIY Cardboard Car
It is Summertime! The kids are off on holiday, playgroups have died down for the break and your children have itchy feet. Stressful right? Well, we are here to help! Here is an easy distraction for them – Carl’s Carwash Cardboard Car! If you, the adult are willing to put in a little bit of… Read more »
Let’s Go on a Photo Scavenger Hunt
When you go to take a photo of your kid are they the one who always yells “Let me do it!” and grabs your phone away? You may have a budding photographer on your hands. So what do you do to help nurture this creative side of them? A camera seems like a big and… Read more »
DIY Superhero Party!
Birthday parties. Let’s be honest, they can be a source of a lot of stress for parents. Not enough ideas, too many ideas, weather is too cold or too hot, have it at home or out. If you are reading this, you already know the drill. If you ask me, starting with a theme for… Read more »
Make Your Own Finley!
Recycling isn’t only good for our planet but it also leads to a great resource of craft materials. Take paper rolls, for instance. With a little imagination, they can be turned into anything, from binoculars and animals to cars and trains. Today we’re using one to create our friend Finley. Supplies: paper roll ivory paint… Read more »
Make Your Own Pet Rock
Are you ready to make your own Super Simple Monsters? What you’ll need smooth round rocks multi-colored craft paint googley eyes glue stick pom poms permanent black marker paint brush cotton swabs fun fur Steps Prime rocks with white craft paint. Paint the base color. Add details. Teeth are made by dipping the end of… Read more »
Bumble Nums Inspired Popsicles
With summer in full swing, what better way to cool down and get refreshed than with some super simple popsicles! These popsicles come together in no time at all, with only a few ingredients. They’re super fun to make and easy for little hands to help out with. Having two versions is super simple since… Read more »
Tips for Travelling with Kids!
Travelling with children can be a large undertaking. Here are a few tips that I have found useful over the past 6 years of holidays with little ones. Packing Checklist Routine: Children like routine. As much as travel can be exciting, it can also be difficult for some. If your children are old enough, talk… Read more »
