The kids are home from school and they’re looking for fun things to do this summer. But whew! Things can get expensive fast! Never fear. There are plenty of ways for your family to have summer fun on a budget. We’ve come up with a list of over 50 ideas as well as ideas for…
This rainbow cutting and pasting activity is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. You can practice colors with them while working on their cutting skills. In addition, this will help work on their eye-hand coordination and fine motor development at the same time. If the kids aren’t quite ready for scissors or you want to work…
Summer is right around the corner – you can just smell it in the air! We can’t wait. Our schedules are all a little more relaxed and we are spending time having fun. So, these Summer Fun Amazon Finds are on our list. Whether you’re planning a day at the beach or just want to…
How cute are these 4th of July pretzel rods? They’re bright and festive, perfect for any patriotic occasion. Best of all, they’re really easy to make and delicious. We love the combination of sweet and salty that comes together in these candy pretzels. You don’t have to be a cake decorating or candy making expert…
Canada Day is right around the corner and we are ready to spend the day with family and friends. To get prepared, we put together a Canada Day playlist with over 60 songs by Canadian artists to share with you. There is a wide variety of music here to provide hours of Canadian content for…
Playing with play dough in the bathtub? Yes! This soothing bath play dough is a lot of fun and really easy to make. The sensory play with the play dough containing lavender essential oil will create for a relaxing bath before bedtime or use it on a tough day when the kids need something to…
Okay, this dirt cups treat is so easy to make that you can barely even call it a recipe. These are a classic that I’ve been making since Sam was little. Simple ingredients are used and the kids can easily help to assemble them. They’re a fun way to serve a snack and I have…
It’s really not a matter of how much you spend. Teachers truly do appreciate the gifts they get no matter how inexpensive they were. These teacher appreciation gifts under $10 will give you some great ideas! When I was a teacher, I truly loved all the gifts the kids brought to me. It was just…
Most kids just love mucking around in the dirt and if they have something to show for it, all the better. Gardening can give kids a sense of pride and accomplishment and if they’re growing food, it can help encourage them to eat what they grow. So, we’ve rounded up some really fun kids garden…
Are you thinking about having any backyard parties this summer? We have multiple summer birthdays in our family as well as holidays like Canada Day and Victoria Day to celebrate. So, we went looking for some possible backyard summer party themes that we could use for these get-togethers. These family-friendly party themes are sure to…