Written by Marilyn Helmer Illustrated by Dianne Eastman With Daddy away fighting in the Second World War, Hattie, Junior and Momma have had to move to the city so Momma can take a factory job. Money is tight, and this year a Christmas tree is a luxury the family cannot afford. But Junior finds an abandoned...

So much to do before the Holidays and so little time! But now’s a great time to have fun with your little tot, so here are a few more ideas to make this time of year the best time ever! Holiday Advent Calendar Find about 3 feet of cardboard. If you want to use some green felt material – glue...

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...

It’s Halloween! Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and sometimes pumpkins too! Let’s face it, the candy-getting is only half the fun – the other is dressing up the little ones in some of the most adorable costumes ever! And what better way to make even the cutest cow or clown more realistic than...

A Halloween Party Planner craft Materials: Plastic Container lid Black construction paper 2 white grocery bags (the small white kitchen garbage bags work great too) 2 white pipe cleaners Scotch tape Glue Black yarn or string Hole punch Glue eyes and mouth on front of lid. Cut off any writing or graphics...

A Halloween Party Planner craft Materials: White sheet Scissors Needle and thread/yarn Glue Cut a hole in the center of a white sheet big enough for your head to fit through and drape it over your neck, or drape it over your head and cut out hole for you to see out. (make sure you take the sheet off...

A Halloween Party Planner craft Materials: Paper bag or gift bag (the darker the colour the better but anything with a solid colour will do) Glue White Paint (washable) Google eyes Foam roller or paintbrush Place the paint on a plate and using the foam roller, roll a layer of white paint onto the child's...

A Halloween Party Planner craft Materials: 2 litre pop bottle 2 straws or sticks 1 balloon White glue Cheesecloth Black felt Scissors String Start with a 2-litre pop bottle (as the body) Tape two straws or sticks horizontally at the neck of the bottle for arms. Blow up a balloon and tape it to the top...

A Halloween Party Planner craft Materials: 10" square of white fabric 1" white pompom white cord or string 2 wiggly eyes Glue Scissors Backpack clip or carabiner Tie the center of a 12" cord or string to the backpack clip. Cut a tiny hole on the center of the 10" square of white fabric...

Bring on the festivities! This Christmas craft is sure to entertain your children and create a festive feel around the house. Materials: Small black pom-poms Googly eyes Glue Black, white, red and orange construction paper Orange pipe cleaner Ribbon Cut three large circles (1-2" in diameter) from...