Mother’s Day Gifts
Looking for some new ideas on what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? Here are a few of my favourite things. My first Mother’s Day as a Mom was in 2012. My husband, our 10-month-old…
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St. Patrick’s Day Recipes, Crafts, & More
We’re celebrating everything Irish, green, & whimsical with these St. Patrick’s Day fun ideas for March 17! I’m often hesitant to turn St. Patrick’s Day into a silly event filled with strangely-pseudo Irish activities. For…
St. Patrick’s Day Painting
Texture painting is a hit every time! Find a few objects that have – or can be used to make – a shamrock shape and start experimenting. Did you use potatoes to paint as a…
Paper Plate Valentine’s Day Card Holder
I loved making Valentine’s Day card holders as a kid. The decorated brown bag is a classic, but this easy paper plate heart is quickly becoming my favourite option. Make things really pop by using…
Our Traditional Christmas Play Dough Recipe
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS PLAY DOUGH RECIPE Making your own play dough can be a great way to engage your kids in the kitchen & let their little creative minds wander. It can also save you a…
Remembrance Day Wreath Craft
HOW TO TEACH YOUNG CHILDREN ABOUT REMEMBRANCE DAY Teaching young children about Remembrance Day is an important duty that can sometimes feel overwhelming, but one that can also remain fun and age-appropriate with crafts, stories,…
Plan a Spooktacular Halloween Party for Toddlers
IDEAS FOR A KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PLAYDATE PARTY Halloween and cute aren’t words you likely put together before you had kids – but trust me, Halloween with toddlers can be super cute! Here are some easy…
Two Turkey Crafts
Just in time for Thanksgiving weekend, here are two easy turkey crafts you can make with the family. Wine Cork Turkeys Supplies Cupcake liners Wine corks Googly eyes Red pipe cleaner Orange felt/paper/foam Glue These…
A Simple Canada Day Treat
It’s always great to have a simple Canada Day treat on hand; something that’s quick to make, easy to transport, and takes very little planning. This simple snack combines two things our family loves – watermelon…
Father’s Day DIY No Dye Tie Dye Tie
With three little ones at home, we’re big on homemade, creative gifts for our special occasions. For Christmas, we made Pickle Planet’s Papa some funky tie-dyed socks – without actually using dye. I found the…