Whew! Can you believe May is right around the corner? May is one of my favourite months. It’s that time where the reality of spring (and summer being right around the corner) really hits. That being said, around here May usually takes the form of blue skies and sunshine for multiple days in a row…
Tree swings evoke images of carefree childhood days, laughter, and endless fun. However, as with any playground equipment, safety is a paramount concern. Many parents and grandparents wonder whether tree swings are safe to install for your kids, especially when considering the health and stability of the supporting tree. Let’s explore some key factors to…
Summer is well underway and you may have reached the point where your kids are complaining about being bored. We have some wonderful ideas for summer fun family outings here and many of them are very inexpensive or even free! Summer Fun Family Outings Attend a workshop. Register for one of Home Depot’s kid workshops….
This DIY moon sand is quick and easy to make. With only a few supplies needed, it’s much less expensive than the store-bought kind too. This is a fun sensory activity the kids are going to love. They can just squish and move it around as they please or bring in some toy construction vehicles…
We had so much fun making these shaving cream Easter eggs. The first time I ever made them was at my nephew’s house with my grand niece and grand nephew. The colors and patterns are so pretty but these are super easy to make. We made them with hard boiled eggs but if you do…
If your kids are learning their colors or you want to work on their matching and memory skills, this game is a fun way to practice all of those. You can make this Pumpkin Patch Color Match game with minimal supplies and it requires little space to store since it all fits inside the egg…
You can provide endless summer fun at affordable prices. Check out some budget-friendly summer activities for kids and plan your next venture.
Playing with sidewalk chalk can be a lot of fun! We have rounded up more than 15 ideas for fun with sidewalk chalk to share with you here. Check them out and pick out which ones you want to try with your kids. Most sidewalk chalk activities are really easy – they often require only…
I love, love, love picnics! I don’t know if it’s the nostalgia of it or what, but there’s just something so special about eating outdoors. Photographs of picnics online always make me smile and wish I were there. When it comes to picnics, I would love to have it all – the classic picnic basket,…
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…