The other day, we were doing some yard work and my daughter went bananas over a particular tiny pebble she found in the garden. I love it when she expresses curiosity about something new, so naturally, I want to encourage her any way I can. Poor kid, she must have lost – and found that pebble a dozen times … Continue reading Rock collection storage box for kids

Last summer we made a huge backyard blackboard for the girls from scrap pieces for plywood and a can of chalkboard spray paint. I found some great chalk from Crayola. The box it came in and its handles were very convenient, that is, until the girls started breaking the chalk sticks. With all the extra pieces, the … Continue reading Upcycled chalk bin for our backyard blackboard

Every time I bake a batch of these banana muffin bites, they last 3, 4 days at the most in our house. Everyone’s self control flies out the window, whether I include the chocolate chips or not. It’s a good thing it’s a healthy recipe. Over time, I tweaked it a little to leave out … Continue reading Breakfast banana bites

I love, love, love Etsy. In the last 4 years Etsy is by far the website where I’ve done the most shopping. One of my favourite things to search for are cool and unique toys for the girls. With Danika, my eldest, we were starting a toy collection from scratch… Here are 10 of the girls’ favs … Continue reading 10 Etsy toys for toddlers & pre-schoolers you need to check out

My daughter turned 3 last month and during her party, her friends got to decorate their own birdhouses. Since it was a party and the kids were all 4 years old and younger, I skipped the paint to avoid the mess. Instead, I opted for great quality stickers, felt markers, glitter glue and adhesive “jewels”. Much of which … Continue reading Making a new home for birds

On the weekends, I always have a special project to make or do with Danika. I get her excited by asking her if she wants to make a “special craft” with Mommy but don’t reveal too many details. Lately, she’s been increasingly into puzzles so I found a way to turn her newest interest into a craft (and … Continue reading Making one of a kind puzzles

At a loss for what to put in Easter eggs that aren’t chocolate or candy? Here is a collection of small items my daughter uncovered in her Easter eggs last year, and new ones she will receive this Easter. When scouting for small toys, the idea is to think outside the “packaging” so-to-speak: You don’t … Continue reading What’s hatching in our Easter eggs

Danika and I have been working on this project for a while now. I found some great Etsy Shops who make really sweet mobiles that use wood, beads and felt. Drawing inspiration from these, I decided to try to make one myself with the help of my little partner, to decorate her room. Danika painted the animal silhouettes herself … Continue reading Wooden animal silhouettes mobile