Create with clay the Poppit way! Make a miniature world that looks so real. Just load the popper with clay, pop out your piece and make cute mini creations! Little One is constantly making things. She definitely has a creative spirit. Whether it's kitchen concoctions she is whipping up, or miniature items she is creating for her dolls, Little One thoroughly enjoys … [Read more...]
Create Moments Together ~ Pom Pom WOW Giveaway
A funny thing happened when Little One and I opened up her box of Pom Pom WOW. We discovered another way to create moments together. One of the things my little one always says is, "let's create beautiful moments." It makes me smile, because she wants to create moments together through art. She's been watching YouTube videos, and has been talking about this fun new craft … [Read more...]
March Break Craft Ideas
With March Break upon us, many parents have been thinking of activities that will keep the kids busy and entertained. My first thought? March Break craft ideas! We go on day trips, visit Science North, spend lots of time outdoors, and partake in local March Break events. We even spend a little downtime Netflixing. We do a lot of fun things together on March Break. I … [Read more...]
Let Curiosity Soar with Curiosity Box!
Arts and crafts are always a big hit in this house. Little One is forever creating fun works of art and challenging different skill sets. To say she's creative is an understatement. Sometimes, she's a little too creative! Case in point? See here. She's learning to read, so listening to her sound out the words and follow steps to complete an activity or craft actually help … [Read more...]
Earth Day Fun for Kids #KinderMom #KinderSmiles
Little One learned from a very early age that as citizens of the Earth, it is our duty to take care of our planet by treading as lightly as possible. We compost, practice reduce-reuse-recycle, use cloth napkins and reusable shopping bags. We also pack litterless lunches. We heat the house in the Spring with passive solar energy from our green house and when the weather is … [Read more...]
March Break Madness & DIY Volcanoes
March Break is here and it is B-U-S-Y! A trip to Science North kicked off March Break, and it's been science, science, science ever since! Little One is obsessed with all things science and nature related. Another thing Little One has been keen on during March Break has been wanting to watch documentaries. Yes. The six year old is all about … [Read more...]
11 Adorable Valentine’s Crafts
Can you believe Valentine's Day is in but a few short days? It seems like February just crept up on us and now it'll be Valentine's Day! How crazy! Love Valentine's Day? Love crafts? If you and your kids love to get your craft on, here are some fun (and adorable) Valentine's crafts you can to together! I'm always on the look out for fun crafts to do with my little … [Read more...]
8 Kid-Friendly Christmas Crafts
It's November 24th! Exactly one month until Christmas Eve! One of the most special times of the year for me is making homemade Christmas ornaments with Little One and decorating our tree. It's become a tradition for us to make one new Christmas ornament each (Hubby, Little One and me) to add to our tree. I get a bit sentimental during the holidays and want to create … [Read more...]
5 Fun Halloween Ideas #KinderMom
Goblins and witches, and skeletons! Oh, my! Werewolves and bats, and zombies too! Halloween is right around the corner and we're getting pretty excited. We've got some fun Halloween activities to share! 5 Fun Halloween Ideas Halloween Bento Lunches Bring a smile to your child's face with some fun Halloween themed bento lunches. Cute Halloween Lunchbox Love notes … [Read more...]
Create, Discover & Inspire with Curiosity Box
It's always been very important for me as a parent to be able to create and discover with my child and at the same time, inspire curiosity in my child. Crafts and educational activities are really big in our house. Little One has always loved crafts with Mom. Now that we've been introduced to Curiosity Box, we've been having even more fun! Curiosity Box delivers crafts … [Read more...]
Little One Loves Little Live Pets & Beados #giveaway
My five year old (Ahhh! Almost six year old) is passionate about many things. She loves music and dance, science and nature, cooking and baking (and eating), and pretending she has her own YouTube channel so she can do "tutorials" and vlogs! Recently, she combined her love of vlogging and her love of Little Live Pets and Beados! What are Beados? My little girl loves … [Read more...]
7 Adorable Mother’s Day Crafts
Mother's Day is just around the corner and my heart melts when Little One creates something super sweet for me. I don't know about you, but on Mother's Day, I love a thoughtful homemade present from my child. Sure, being pampered for the day is great, but the love and energy a child puts into a Mother's Day craft is special. One of the most adorable Mother's Day presents I … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Activities For Kids
Coming from a mixed cultural background, I want to expose our daughter to her heritage. Yes, she's Canadian, but she's also got Filipino, Spanish, Chinese, Caribbean, Scottish, and English roots. With Chinese New Year just around the corner, I would like to celebrate! I've been coming up with some Chinese New Year activities for kids.Since it's the Year of the Snake, here's an … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Crystals! Great Kids’ Science Experiment!
At our home, we love science experiments! I'm not talking about making penicillin/growing mold by leaving food in the fridge for too long (although I'm embarrassed to say that may or may not have happened in this house before)! I'm talking about learning about why things are the way they are or how to create or manipulate matter. We love hands on experiments!Kids learn by … [Read more...]
DIY Chalkboard Organizers
I'll be the first to admit that I always seem to have too much on my plate. I somehow always put myself in positions where I get "voluntold" to do things. I have issues with being able to say NO to people. I'm also the kind of person who sees things through to the end if I've given my word. As a result, I can often be found running around like a crazy person, trying to get … [Read more...]