Words are so incredibly powerful! The words we speak to ourselves, the words we speak to our children and the words other people speak to us. All of those words have a deep impact on how we behave and what we think of ourselves and the world around us. I have one child who is incredibly positive. She surrounds herself…
Do your kids enjoy playing with neighbors? Ours do!
But I don't enjoy the mess they make in the house and so I encourage them to play outside as much as possible. One of my favourite ways of getting the kids outdoors is with sidewalk...
When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. Paulo Coelho, “The Alchemist” We have a lot of glass jars! A lot. We have had...
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The smile is the beginning of love. Mother Theresa Valentines Day has never been a huge thing in our home. We usually make some heart shaped crafts, give each other some chocolate and have a meal that involves something pink or red. But...
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Are you the organised type who has already started Christmas shopping? Or are you the type that leaves everything to the last minute? Regardless, these christmas gift ideas for kids will help any shopper find the perfect gift for our...
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I am on a mission to use up all of our art and craft supplies before I buy anything new. We have a big box of bits and bobs that needs to be used up. In the spirit of Halloween recently we made these super cute brown paper bag monsters...
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I recently attended a webinar with Lego where they were talking about the importance of play for children. One of the things all of the speakers focused on was how important free play is. I found this definition of free play and I think...
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To get you started on a less-stress crafting journey I have put together a list of essential craft supplies for kids. Easy to find, inexpensive items!
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Spring is upon us! As the weather warms and new life 'springs forth' we start to feel more positive. We are sharing 30 days of positivity.
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Journaling for teens can be a great way to get through difficult times. Here are some of the top benefits of using a journal on a daily basis.
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