Summer isn’t always sunshine and trips to the park. Sometimes the rain settles in for the day and suddenly everyone is looking around the house wondering what to do next. Over the years, I’ve learned that those rainy afternoons go much more smoothly when I’ve prepared for them ahead of time. I’m a big fan…
You have decided to take your first trip camping. This is a super exciting time but you’re a little bit worried too. Camping gives families a chance to slow down, unplug from everyday distractions, and make memories around the campfire that often become favorite family stories.Spending time together in the great outdoors builds beautiful memories…
June has a way of shifting the energy in a family. The school year winds down, the evenings stay lighter longer, and suddenly everyone is ready for a little more fun together. The good news? Family fun doesn’t have to take hours of planning or cost a fortune. Some of the best memories happen in…
We used to go camping a lot when my daughter was young. It was cheap and it was fun. For the price of one week of a non-camping vacation, we could camp for 3 weeks or more! We all loved the fresh air and the time spent outside too. I have to say though, there…
What’s the weather like where you are? So far this spring, ours is alternating between a tiny little peek of sunshine and blue skies with longer periods of rain and a few last hurrahs of winter with light snow showers. In other words, a typical spring in Canada. Because of that, these ideas for 15…
Pudding play dough is one of those magical activities that feels like a treat and a craft all at once. With just a few simple ingredients, kids can squish, squeeze, knead, and explore textures in a way that’s fun, calming, and easy to set up. These two pudding play dough methods use slightly different ingredients…
Holidays are perfect times to have some extra fun and build family traditions and memories. Here are some of our favourite Thanksgiving family fun traditions below. Ideas for Thanksgiving Family Fun Cookie Turkeys As table favours and as little gifts for our neighbours, my daughter’s class, my students, and co-workers, we’d make cookie turkeys. Essentially,…
Looking for a fun and spooky activity to do with the kids this Halloween? This Spider Web Slime recipe is the perfect mix of science and seasonal fun. Kids love the stretchy, squishy texture, and parents love that it’s simple to make with just a few household supplies. Add in some toy spiders or glitter…
Whew. September is over already. It just flew by for us. Now we enter that crazy hectic fall/winter holiday season. YIKES! September is always so busy but it seems it just gets even harder from this point on to find time for some family togetherness. It’s not impossible though, especially with these ideas for 15…
Summer is soon coming to an end—but there’s still time to enjoy a little more sunshine and seasonal fun. What was on your summer wish list that you haven’t quite crossed off yet? Whether you’re flying solo, hanging with the kids, or planning a last hurrah with friends, we’ve got 30+ ideas that will help…