Looking for fun festive socially or physically distant ways to make the most of the holidays this year? Christmas charades is one way to get together with family even if you are apart. I mean this can easily be done on Zoom or Skype or whatever form of video calling you do. Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases. This Christmas could be unique. I’ll be honest I am not sure I am ready for that. I need to be able to see family, but the pandemic numbers are…
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Christmas activities this year will be super important to everyone. So many of us will be sticking close to home with our families. Globally. That seems to be a common theme and a reality right now again in the middle of the second wave of this pandemic. So, again, if you are looking for ways to spend your time safe while social distancing or while home for the holidays, I have got you covered. Life, this year, has been a crazy roller coaster ride. There have been some tremendously challenging moments. By now, many of us are well used to…
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I declare it time for a fun Christmas Scavenger Hunt! Alrighty, so we all know that this year has been a lot. And the holidays, birthdays and such have all been done just a little bit differently. So, you might be looking for ways to occupy the kids and amuse others during the holidays while maintaining a bit of social distancing. Bring on a Christmas Scavenger Hunt! That’s why I am sharing some more fun Christmas activities for families. This Christmas Scavenger Hunt is just adorable. You could however play these games virtually or with friends via Face time. Or…
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No matter where you live, you simply have to agree that alligators are very cool creatures. This alligator life cycle learning kit is four pages and can help reinforce a love of science and literacy as well as learning about living things in general. Free Kids Alligator Life Cycle Learning Tools and Games That, right now, is something we can all use. More activities that are free and easy to use for the kids. I mean I am fully aware that we are all scrambling to fill the extra time at home with meaningful activities for kids. In my opinion,…
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Fall’s arrival always makes me a bit sad. Everyone here knows that summer is my favourite season, with winter following close behind. Even this year, I believe that ski season is worth celebrating. Sometimes I find that I need to look harder to find reasons to enjoy September, October and November. But, that said, I am fully aware that the reasons are there. One of the biggest, most appealing parts of the Autumn months is simply Fall colours and watching the leaves change colour. Right now, my street is a riot of colourful maple trees. That makes me happy. Celebrate…
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As soon as Halloween passes it’s time to start dreaming about Christmas. That’s why I wanted to make sure to share a few of my new and free resources for families and kids, like this Snowman Colouring Page for kids. Keep Them Occupied Indoors This free snowman colouring page printable is perfect for young people and little ones. Not too hard and not too easy either. Making a snowman and getting outside to play in the snow is genuinely one of the sweetest things about being a child and living through a Canadian winter. Other special seasonal joys for me…
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This cute Winter Activity Book for Kids will keep your kids busy for a few hours or maybe even a few days, if you work on it once a day for an hour or less. Right now, for me, and my family, it’s all about the waiting. Waiting for Fall to turn to Winter. Oh, I know many people love Fall, but it’s not for me really. Fall is basically me working out and waiting for ski season. So, I look for ways to stay busy and fit all fall long. Are You Ready for Winter? Winter is right around…
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This Albert Einstein Bicycle Colouring Sheet is exactly what you need right now. These days, we need a lot of inspiration to keep going. That’s why when I spied this quote by Albert Einstein and this charming Mandala style colouring sheet I had to share. Post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission via qualifying links. The sentiment is as relevant as can be right now and always actually. Life is like a bicycle. To Keep Your Balance You Must Keep Moving. Einstein was obviously a genius. And yet, he was also a witty son of a gun.…
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If ever there was a year when we all needed a relaxing hobby, this was the one. I have spent many mornings in the past six months working out and we all have been crafting, doing puzzles and colouring occasionally too. That’s why I thought this Halloween Mandala Pumpkin Colouring Page might be just right for you. Colouring isn’t just for kids after all. Colouring as Both a Craft and Relaxation Technique As everyone knows, we have all been through the ringer this year with the pandemic, but even so, we have found many ways to adjust and be resourceful.…
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It’s time for a Halloween Scavenger Hunt. This year, Halloween might be a lot different than usual. Who even knows at this point? Whatever happens, I’m committed to making the best of the season here as I’m sure you are too. Halloween brings out the child in everyone. Am I right? I love the chance to decorate on Halloween because it allows me the chance to be playful. My street often goes all in. I hope this year that people remember to make their homes fun too. Halloween goes by pretty fast, just like many other childhood stages and events,…