Fun Activities To Do With Leftover Party Decor

by Barbie L. With the rise of the COVID-19 outbreak came the fall of many children’s birthday parties. For my family, the venue was booked, the decorations were bought, the favors were bagged… and we had to cancel everything at the eleventh hour. We still...

Quick Toddler-friendly Breakfasts for Busy Parents

by Denise C. Breakfast time in our house gets chaotic and it can be stressful trying to come up with ideas on the spot for a hungry 2 year old! I wanted to share some of my go-to recipes that Lachlán is always happy to eat. Let me know if you try them, and please also...

Simple Pantry Meals: Mackerel Kedgeree

by Cherry T. Carrying on with our theme of store cupboard meals, today I’m sharing an easy, flavor-packed kedgeree recipe my kids love.  Kedgeree is a classic British-indian brunch dish, typically using smoked fish such as haddock, mackerel or hot smoked salmon, but...

8 Ways to Upcycle Your Kid’s Old Artwork

by Barbie L. Some of your child’s artwork is worth keeping and relishing, of course, but let’s face it: a lot of it gets snuck into the recycling bin after bedtime. With my kids home from preschool during the COVID-19 shutdown we seem to be going through...

Cornstarch Activity Series

by Barbie L. So many great toddler crafts and activities involve dried goods from the pantry (macaroni necklaces, rainbow rice, homemade play dough, sensory play with beans, … the list goes on). However, many of these items are difficult to come by during the...