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Crafts

Crafts for the kids and You to do not just on Rainy Days

pirate treasure chest sorting and counting game for preschoolers

Education

Support your Toddlers, Preschoolers learn with fun Hands-on Activities

Stop with resolutions and start setting family goals with these 5 ideas for families to set in 2018 that are SMART, doable, achievable and will bring your together as a family.

Family Time

Ideas and Inspiration for Activities that you can do as a family.

A simple recipe for making pizza dough - so easy that kids can make it themselves. Use your bread machine to get delicious pizza dough perfect for pizza night that the family can enjoy.

Recipes

Simple Recipes Tried and Tested for you or the Kids to Cook

Family Travel

Inspiration for Family Travel, from camping to skiing and days out

DIY Feed the Penguin Game for Preschoolers

I love games that can be used in multiple ways, whether it is for learning colours, letters, numbers or more[...]

Glow in the Dark Space Themed Sensory Bags for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Today we’re combining two of our favorite things: sensory play with a space theme. Our space themed sensory bags are mess-free[...]

Valentine Card Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

There is nothing nicer than receiving a homemade Valentine's Card and these fun cards are perfect for making with Toddlers[...]

Tasty Slow Cooker Beef Stew for Family Meals

With snow, rain and wind we've been eating lots of comfort food and hearty meals as a family this last[...]

Scented Salt Dough Letter Beads to Make a Word Necklace with Kids

For years I have been meaning to make some salt dough letters with the kids. They are great to use[...]

Lavender Scented Salt Dough Hanging Hearts

Enamoured with all things hearts at the moment my daughter and I decided to create a Lavender Scented Salt Dough[...]

Coloured Salt Dough Hearts for Threading with Preschoolers

Threading is such a simple activity to put together for preschoolers to work on fine motor skills. These Coloured Salt[...]

Simple Toddler Valentine’s Card with Bubble Wrap Printed Hearts.

Your toddler will love this simple printed Valentine's Card using Bubble Wrap to create a pattern and then you cut[...]

Easy Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils to Make with Kids

Dinosaurs are one of those themes that seem to inspire children around the world, and my two are no different.[...]

Fun Activities to do with your 9-month-old baby

Your baby is about three-quarters into their first year, and by now, your baby is starting to be a little[...]

Simple Toddler Valentine Craft to Make a Tissue Paper Heart Card

This is a simple fun and easy Valentines Card for toddlers to make using tissue paper and glue. This is a[...]

Simple Valentine’s Card for Preschoolers to Make

With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's time to get creative with your preschoolers and this simple preschool Valentine's Craft[...]

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DIY Feed the Penguin Game for Preschoolers

I love games that can be used in multiple ways, whether it is for learning colours, letters, numbers or more[...]

Glow in the Dark Space Themed Sensory Bags for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Today we’re combining two of our favorite things: sensory play with a space theme. Our space themed sensory bags are mess-free[...]

Valentine Card Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

There is nothing nicer than receiving a homemade Valentine's Card and these fun cards are perfect for making with Toddlers[...]

Tasty Slow Cooker Beef Stew for Family Meals

With snow, rain and wind we've been eating lots of comfort food and hearty meals as a family this last[...]

Scented Salt Dough Letter Beads to Make a Word Necklace with Kids

For years I have been meaning to make some salt dough letters with the kids. They are great to use[...]

Lavender Scented Salt Dough Hanging Hearts

Enamoured with all things hearts at the moment my daughter and I decided to create a Lavender Scented Salt Dough[...]

Coloured Salt Dough Hearts for Threading with Preschoolers

Threading is such a simple activity to put together for preschoolers to work on fine motor skills. These Coloured Salt[...]

Simple Toddler Valentine’s Card with Bubble Wrap Printed Hearts.

Your toddler will love this simple printed Valentine's Card using Bubble Wrap to create a pattern and then you cut[...]

Easy Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils to Make with Kids

Dinosaurs are one of those themes that seem to inspire children around the world, and my two are no different.[...]

Fun Activities to do with your 9-month-old baby

Your baby is about three-quarters into their first year, and by now, your baby is starting to be a little[...]

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