Before having children, I never gave too much thought to what kids got up to during summer break nowadays. I recall hanging out with friends when I was young; going to the local pool or park and just being. We often played on a team sport in the evening, but the daytime, well, we […]
Spring Into Crafting With Your Kiddos!
Spring is a great time to be inspired and get crafting with kids of all ages! Let the sunshine and occasional rainy days inspire your craft ideas and freshen your creativity. If the change of weather doesn’t provide enough inspiration then check out these cool craft ideas from our friend Laura Brooks. Laura blogs at Sewing Makes Me Happy and […]
Change Your World One Book At A Time With An @OwlCrate Monthly Subscription
I have always loved to read. For as long as I can remember I have never been without a book, paged turned down to mark my place. One of my favourite memories I like to share with my tween daughter is how every Saturday, after chores were done and allowances handed out, my sister and […]
Wordless Wednesday: April 6th, 2016
Wordless Wednesday has kind of tapered off for me a bit, but today we are back with a vengeance! My newly minted 13 year old has been asking to dye the tips of her hair for what seems like forever! I finally caved and said yes, as her special “Now I am officially a teenager” […]
Canada, Spruce Up Your Space This Spring With O.co!!
With the changing of the seasons and the arrival of the warmer weather, usually comes the desire to change up a room; make it fresh and different. Once I open up the windows, let the crisp spring air in and do a thorough cleaning I start to envision ways to liven up a room or […]
15 Cute & Clever Spring Crafts From My Bloggin’ Peeps!!
Spring is a great time of the year to stretch your crafting muscle. Even though new life is starting to pop up all around us, we do get those rainy days where it just seems like a good idea to stay inside. What better way to pass the time then with a creative craft for […]
Acckkk! It’s The March Break – What Are You Going To Do?!? A Week’s Worth Of Ideas To Save Your Sanity
So you woke up this morning, a bit fuzzy because of Daylight Savings and just as you heard the giggles coming from down the hall you remembered. It’s the March Break. OMGeeee! What are we going to do now? It’s a Monday morning and it is usually like pulling teeth to get the kiddos out […]
Do You Know The Meaning Behind Each Colour Of Flower? #ValentinesDay
Flowers and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, but did you know that those pretty posies, sweet smelling chrysanthemums and darling daffodils that we love to give and receive have meaning behind each and every colour? When giving flowers to a loved one you want to make sure you are sending them the right message. […]
Easy Snowman Craft Perfect For All Ages
This year I wanted to try something simple for a seasonal craft. Something that could be whipped up in a short time frame, but be fun for the kids and I to do together. This Snowman Craft totally fits the bill and has so many great uses to boot! You can make them into ornaments […]
DIY Mason Jar Halloween Pumpkin Lanterns – #KidsCraft #TealPumpkinProject
Not being a very crafty person I am always on the look out for easy things to make with the kids. Even if I don’t love doing a ton of crafts, I still enjoy the time it gives me with the kiddos and that is worth getting glitter glued to death. 🙂 I recently found […]