Shuriken/Ninja Star Origami
This is one of the classic origami many of the kids before the computer era enjoyed making. I remembered this while watching Ninja Assassin on the television the other day. It’s easy and fun to throw around which we could teach kids and let them play with. What you’ll need: 2 pieces Square Construction Paper for one […]
10 Sandpit Ideas for Your Home
Outdoor play is very important for your kids’ early years. It’s not just about fun. It is the best way in achieving developmental tasks children must learn. They need to learn to go out there, take risks (yes – take risks) and explore. They need to develop motor and social skills. It’s the only way […]
Outdoor Playhouses to Inspire a Child’s Imagination!
The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination” – Albert Einstein It’s every child’s dream to have their own little space to play and create their own world. Their imagination runs wild as they build, form, mold and imagine everything they want! Playhouses can be as simple as a cardboard carton or two or […]
DIY Glow in the Dark Jar
Your kids will surely love this very easy project. A glowing jar would be nice especially once you have turned off their lights for bedtime. It’s also great to put them in the patio or garden. The kids can do this themselves with your guidance. Just make sure they are wearing clothes you wouldn’t mind […]
18 Bracelet Ideas to Make with Your Kids
Bracelets are one of the first accessories you could let your kids wear. They are cute colourful accessories which are safer than necklaces. But we believe that they can be more than an accessory – think about the “friendship bracelets” we had as kids. Because of that, bracelet making serves as a good activity to do […]
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 […]
DIY Cardboard Play Kitchen
Play sets are expensive, and soon enough the kids will outgrow them long before they wear out. So why not just build one for your kids yourself? See images below to get ideas on how to make a mini kitchen. Materials: Cardboards of different sizes Scotch tape Extra/scrap fabric for the pot holders and curtains […]
Stairs no longer optional
Can you remember sliding down stairs – any stairs, when you were a kid? Any ride would do… cardboard, a sleeping bag, even a pillow. I can still remember my dog desperately trying to join in the fun. Introducing SlideRider, from Minnesota mom, Trisha Cleveland. We’re guessing she has one too many rainy days trying […]
Chore Board Ideas
One of the most stressful things about being a mother is having to keep the whole house clean and organized. Mothers with young kids experience this frustration the most because by the time they clean one part of the house, their children have successfully made another mess in another part of the house. Implementing rules is […]
