Parents’ Night Out: Halloween Fun in Ottawa
Parents’ Night Out: Halloween Fun in Ottawa Hey there, fellow parents! While we’re all busy planning our kids’ trick-or-treating routes and costume preparations, let’s not forget that Halloween can be just as exciting for us grown-ups! I’ve discovered some amazing adult-oriented Halloween events happening around Ottawa that will let you embrace your spooky side after […]
Make a Bird Feeders
Bird Feeders Providing supplemental food will help ensure birds have enough energy to stay warm. Calorie-rich black sunflower seeds and preservative-free suet are great choices. Place feeders at different heights to attract different species. Platform feeding areas attract jays and grosbeaks, while titmice and finches enjoy hanging feeders. Ground feeders like mourning doves and juncos […]
Easy Earth Day Activities
Celebrate Earth Day with some of theese enchanting activities and eco-friendly ideas. From building fairy houses to attracting wildlife, we explore ways to connect with the environment. Discover fun gardening projects, DIY creations, and recycling initiatives to enjoy with loved ones. Let’s make Earth Day special by bonding, creating, and promoting sustainability together. Build Fairy […]
Super Bowl Party Snack Ideas
MINI PIZZA POCKETS These mini pizza pockets are much better than the frozen kind! Just use your favorite pizza toppings to create a cheesy snack your guests will go crazy for. Ingredients: Pre-made pizza dough- store bought or your favorite crust recipe 1/2 Cup pizza sauce (plus extra for serving) 1/2 Cup ricotta cheese 1/2 Cup mozzarella […]
Frozen Treasure Hunts are Fun
Ice Treasure Hunt Brave the frigid frost and head out on an Icy Treasure Hunt! Outdoor activities like this are a great way to get kids up and moving during the winter months. The hunt is made up of individual clues which are a letter scramble of the words that will be their next destination. In […]
Introducing Remembrance Day Music: A Musical Journey for Kids
Remembrance Day is a time when we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by countless individuals during times of conflict. It’s a day of gratitude and remembrance, and it’s essential to impart its significance to the younger generation. One powerful way to do this is through the magic of music. Remembrance Day music, including […]
Discovering Remembrance Day Through Engaging Books for Kids
When it comes to teaching children about the significance of Remembrance Day, books are a powerful tool. They not only help kids understand the historical importance of this day but also encourage them to ask questions, sparking meaningful conversations. One fantastic book that captures the essence of Remembrance Day is “Proud as a Peacock, Brave […]
Poppy Craft
Creating these poppies is a breeze! Start by painting two coffee filters. We used a red bingo marker, which worked really well for giving the filter a vibrant red color. Just a few dots of marker paint can cover a lot of ground, as the filter quickly absorbs and spreads the color. Keep in mind […]
Teaching Kids About Remembrance Day: Why It’s Meaningful
As Canadians, we hold a sacred tradition close to our hearts every November 11th: Remembrance Day. This annual event allows us to pay our respects to the countless men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. While many of us participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies, taking our children with us can provide them […]
Keeping it Together
Label It Mabels Labels has all the labels needed to identify kids belongings and keep their things out of the lost and found. Art Portfolio We can now keep all of our little artists artwork! Take two prices of Bristol board and staple them together keeping the top open. I have been collecting the artwork and reusing […]
