DIY Paracord Bracelet
For those who do not know, paracords were originally used during the World War II as suspension lines for parachutes – parachute cords. At that time paratroopers learned to use it for other purposes as well, and so now it is known as a survival instrument. It’s a very useful must-bring item when travelling or going […]
DIY Galaxy Play Dough
So many of the children’s toys that are popular today seem to have less and less benefit for their social, cognitive, and motor skills development. Surrounded by technology, many spend hours sitting on the couch staring at screens with only their fingers and eyeballs moving. I often see children as young as one and two years old playing with their parents’ tablets or […]
Dyed Paper Decor
OK – this project takes some time to finish, but it only makes this activity a good way to spend time with your kids! Decorate their rooms or the patio together with this paper art project :) Read below for an example, and let your imaginations work to create unique designs! Materials: Newspaper Crafts knife […]
Button Bowl
Buttons – they just appear out of nowhere. If you’ve run out of art ideas with that heap of buttons, try making a bowl with it! Materials: Lots of buttons Balloon Vase (or any container where you can stand the balloon) White Glue (Elmer’s glue) Paint brush Steps: Blow the balloon up to your […]
Baby Memories Shadowbox
One of the greatest milestones for a parent is welcoming their newborn baby. Remember that moment of seeing your child for the first time? The words ecstatic, enraptured, euphoric all suddenly seemed lame words to describe the feeling. All parents, I’m sure, are wishing they could go back over and over again to that surreal moment of […]
T-Shirt Canvas Art
A lot of times in our lives we are faced with the reality of having to move on from the things that we love. I remember that time when I had to throw away my beloved tamagotchi because it’s broken – Oh my pet dog! You may be able to relate here with thoughts of […]
How To Make A Sandglass Time Out Stool
Disciplining children is one of the most challenging parts of being a parent. As any parent knows, it’s a fine line between trying to teach them a behavioral lesson and making them feel that they’re being shamed. This idea is a great help for parents — the time out stool! We think it’s a much more […]
Watermelon Lasagne – an energy breakfast for everyone in the family!
We all know that breakfast is the single most important meal of the day – especially for our children. But it can sometimes be challenging getting them to eat the right foods in that short time they have before leaving for school. While slick advertising, bright packaging and colourful morsels may appeal to our children, […]
DIY Wands
Kids love playing pretend, especially of them having super powers. Learn how to make a wand and give it to your wizard kids. :) Check out these Harry Potter wands inspiration we collected for you! Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. Materials: Chopsticks Glue gun Beads Acrylic […]
DIY Tire Sandbox
You don’t have to dig just to give your kids a sandbox to play at. Use tractor tires! Materials: Tractor Tire Reciprocating saw Pool noodle Old sheet/cloth or weed guard Pool Noodle Sand Plywood (for sandbox cover) Scissors Steps: You have to do some looking to find a used tractor tire, sand, and plywood. With […]