A great way for parents and children to appreciate nature is to press some of your favourite flowers and leaves. This is a great way to preserve some of your summertime memories and observe all the beautiful changing colours that the Fall provides. You can use them to add colour and texture to regular...

Yes the holidays can be busy and they can also be expensive. These crafts can make great gift ideas, as well as something fun to do with you toddler just in time for all the festivities. Cartoon Tree Ornaments You’ll need to purchase some plain foam or plastic ball ornaments at the mall. Probably...

Make beautiful portraits from natural materials collected in rain or shine! Sand Art Next time your family spends the day at the beach, bring home a bucket of sand. Let it dry slightly and then distribute the sand into several glass or metal bowls. Next, add a food colouring to each bowl (a different...

Turn your outdoor adventures into artistic expressions with these great nature crafts! Nature Prints When you and your child are in the great outdoors, take along a bag to collect some natural artifacts, such as pine cones and needles, leaves, feathers, rocks, grasses, etc. (make sure you don't pick...

Snowman making and fort building may be synonymous with winter, but here are some winter crafts with a whole new twist! Colourful Ice Bricks Fill containers, such as sand toys, buckets, plastic tubs, ice cube trays, etc. with water to make ice bricks. Add a few drops of food colouring in each and then...

Children love exploring nature, so here are some fun nature oriented activities to help encourage your child's explorations on your next outing. Nature Treasure Walk Before setting out, use a notebook to make a list of colours or shapes for your child to find, such as: 5 things that are orange, 3...

Gifts, as well as the wrapping they come in, balloons, streamers, paper plates and cups, party favours and loot bags can overwhelm our pocket book and waste bins. Here are a few easy and creative ways to make your party more socially and environmentally responsible without losing an ounce of the party...