Whether it's a trip to Grandma's or a voyage overseas, knowing fun and simple ways to entertain your kids during vacation travel will reduce the number of times you have to hear "Are we there yet?" Preparation is the key to freeing up time to actually enjoy the whole reason you are...

Spring is here and there's a lot of fun stuff you can do with your family that won’t break the bank. Here are a few ideas that you, your kids and your wallet will love. Have A Picnic Enjoy a nice sunny day by eating lunch outside. Gather your kids and a picnic basket or cooler and head to your...

There are lots of activities for your toddler to do during the winter – and not just indoor ones too. But after chasing your child endlessly around the park – when is it time to get them involved in some more organized activity? Well here are some handy tips on when and how to get your toddler...

Sometimes it’s hard to get out of the house and socialize when you have a new baby. But just because you have a new addition, doesn’t mean you should become a hermit. It’s time to get out there, meet other new moms and dads, hang out and have some fun. Here are a few ideas to get you...

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...

These birdfeeder projects will help you and your child to create inviting buffets for your feathery friends. Pine Cone Feeders Materials: Pine cones String Peanut butter Bird seed Wax paper On your next hike, have your child collect a few large open pine cones. When you get home, tie pieces of heavy...

One of the more pleasurable experiences a child can have is going to his or her first movie. Some things to keep in mind before your excursion: Choose a film that is appropriate. Most provinces have different rating systems and it is important to not only consult what the film is rated but to also read...

Anyone traveling with a preschooler knows that even the shortest jaunt can take twice as long as anticipated. Here are a few car games to help pass the time on those long road trips. The Alphabet Game Version 1 : Using license plates, destination signs, advertisements, flora and fauna, etc., each player...

Excursions out to the mall can be very fun for a little one. From the perspective of someone who is still new to the planet, it can probably feel the same as an exhibition. But just like going to an exhibition, one should always be aware of your surroundings when taking your little one to the mall. Some...