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…
When the summer sun is blazing and the kids are bouncing off the walls, it can be tricky to find ways to stay cool and have fun. Whether you’re dealing with a heatwave or just looking for creative ways to break up the summer routine, we’ve got you covered! These easy and budget-friendly activities are…
Family fun doesn’t have to take much time. Other related lessons? Fun doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be expensive. It just has to be fun. These ideas for 15 minutes of family fun in July will get you started! I can hardly believe that July is nearly here. I’m looking forward…
Happy June, friends! If you’re anything like me, you’re already wondering how to fill those long summer days with fun without breaking the bank or losing your mind. Summer with toddlers can be such a joyful season, but it definitely helps to have a few go-to ideas on hand. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures,…
The warm weather is finally here – can I get a Hallelujah! Now’s the time for backyard BBQs, lazing about in the hammock, indulging in some fun summery treats, and of course, setting aside work in favour of some fun backyard family activities. These are some of my favorites. 15+ Fun Backyard Family Activities: Build…