I don’t know what it is about the summer, but it’s the season of the book for me. Maybe it’s because the days are much longer, and I can take a book to the back yard and read into the night. Maybe it’s because in the winter when it’s dark at 4:30 it’s impossible for me to... 
Although it’s been many years since we had an infant in the house, I do remember how special receiving food as a gift after we arrived home and in the weeks after having the baby was to us. I was hungry all the time, but neither my husband (who was busy with the toddler and helping me and babe) or I... 
For the Easter weekend, we went to my mother-in-law’s place in Windsor. She lives on a very very large property. Bit of Momsense advertiser and friend Tag Along Toys offered a couple of outdoor play things to try out while in the wide open country.
The kids were excited to be armed with a kite... 
{this Earth Day post is brought to you by my friends at Disney Junior}
Earth day is approaching this Sunday and I’ve written before about ideas on how to celebrate Earth Day with the kids, including some books to read.
But this year I am going to recommend one way to celebrate Earth Day, and that is to... 
This was a guest post I had done on one of my favourite activity/craft/book blogs No Time For Flashcards, in 2009.
It was an activity I did with my son and I think it’s time to revisit it now that my daughter is old enough. Every few days I picked one of the food groups and we did crafts or colouring... 
I love love when my kids use their imagination and make up random games or set up pretend scenes. There are plays, and characters, and situations invented out of thin air. Their creativity flows and it’s amazing the stories they weave.
Tonight at bedtime I was instructed NOT to clean up a certain... 
The nice weather means we are spending more and more time outside and despite our smallish back yard, I still want it to be a fun, creative place for the kids to play.
I’m researching playhouses, but our space is so limited that many are too big and since I prefer something wood they are very... 
As part of a new Mom Central Canada Campaign, we had the chance to review the new Learning Money With Leo iPad app for the kids.
The simple but fun series of games was created to encourage financial literacy and learning about money for young children (the app is aimed at kids ages 3-6).
Both of my children... 
I’ve known Vicky for many years now, our children are nearly the same age, and there’s been a lot of play dates over the years. Vicky has always been a hard working entrepreneur (while balancing time with young children at home!) and her passion for Peekaboo Beans children’s clothing shines... 
When I set the Ikea paper on the dining table and tape it to cover the entire thing, the kids usually realize something fun is going to happen. Sometimes I just set the crayons in the middle of the table and let them colour and draw. They create imaginative pictures or I set up an activity for them.
I then... 
With much excitement, I took the kids to the Children’s Museum (part of the Museum of Civilization last week). For years I’ve heard how wonderful it was, yet hadn’t taken them yet.
It was well worth the trip!
The kids were beyond thrilled. This museum had one thing in particular going for... 
We spent the weekend in Windsor with family. The kids were beyond thrilled and my son kept hoping the van wouldn’t work again when we left (at Christmas, we had the van packed and headed down the highway only to have the engine light come on. It delayed our travels home by a day).
The weekend was as... 
Thank you Gwen for this really great guest post! Luckily, we are entering the local produce season, but when shopping at the grocery store, here are some tips on what those numbers mean on your produce.
Gwen is owner of Nayla Natural Care, an online store where you can find the best in natural,... 
Last year we decided it was time to do an outdoor Easter egg hunt. What makes this even more wonderful is that we were at my Mother in Law’s house. She has acres and acres of property to hide eggs on, so it makes for a really fun activity.
Here are some tips to set up an Easter egg hunt!
1 – An... 
This easy and educational Easter activity had my kids asking to do it again and again.
On paper laid out on our table (although you could use an easel, bristol board, anything!) I drew 10 Easter eggs and coloured them differently, using 4 different colours.
Then I asked them the following questions and put... 
