Fun

Two clipboards sit on top of a pair of pages from the free Insect workbook printable. Each clipboard also has a page attached. All four sheets have black and white illustrations of insects with areas to fill in with the names of body parts.

Discover the World of Bugs: Free Printable Insects Workbook

Are you ready to embark on a fun and educational adventure into the fascinating world of insects? Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver,...
Four pink bubble gum bath bombs on a pink and white background.

Bubble Gum Bath Bombs that Look Good Enough to Eat

What could be better than a warm relaxing bath? I warm relaxing bath with fizzing bubble gum bath bombs - that's what! These gorgeous bubble...
Three, stacked, homemade Unicorn sugar scrub cubes with layers of teal, purple, pink, and yellow.

Homemade Unicorn Sugar Scrub Cubes

Looking for a fun yet simple homemade gift that really packs a punch? Well look no further, these fabulously cute unicorn sugar scrub cubes...
A homemade reusable sandwhich wrap in a white fabric with a pattern of strawberry plants.

Make These Cute Reusable Sandwich Wraps

Reusable sandwich wraps are not only an excellent way to reduce how much you spend on clingwrap or sandwich bags, but they are also...

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Books Etc.

An inside spread of Zoology by Dorling Kindersley showing animal x-rays

DK Canada’s “Zoology” May Be My Perfect Book

Zoology: Inside The Secret World Of Animals is the latest in a long line of exquisite books born from the partnership of Dorling Kindersley and The Smithsonian. And as...
A pair of LEGO stormtroopers carry a book called "Star Wars" "Be More Vader"

Learn To Rule Your Empire With “Be More Vader”

If Sun Tzu had written career advice and been born in a galaxy far, far, away, then Be More Vader: Assertive Thinking From The Dark Side is the book...
Three LEGO Ninjago figures stand on the cover of a LEGO Ninjago book

Choose Your Own Ninjago Mission With DK Canada & LEGO

Having a LEGO Ninjago fan in the house, when Dorling Kindersley asked if I would like to review a copy of "Choose Your Ninja Mission," I jumped at the...
The cover of the dorling kindersley book, look im a cook.

“Look I’m A Cook” – The Essential First Cookbook

Regular readers will know that I have a love/hate relationship with cooking. I love to cook but hate my results. As a result, when "Look I'm A Cook" arrived...

Crafts

Four pink bubble gum bath bombs on a pink and white background.

Bubble Gum Bath Bombs that Look Good Enough to Eat

What could be better than a warm relaxing bath? I warm relaxing bath with fizzing bubble gum bath bombs - that's what! These gorgeous bubble...
Three, stacked, homemade Unicorn sugar scrub cubes with layers of teal, purple, pink, and yellow.

Homemade Unicorn Sugar Scrub Cubes

Looking for a fun yet simple homemade gift that really packs a punch? Well look no further, these fabulously cute unicorn sugar scrub cubes...

Health & Wellbeing

4 Healthy Habits to Adopt This Year

Creating a happier and healthier home starts with building good habits as a family. Whether it is looking at emotional well-being, identifying long-term goals,...
A smiling child sit on the bathroom counter and brushes her teeth while learning oral care habits.

Oral Care Habits to Teach Your Child Early On

A Guest Post By Helen Bradford We all know that good hygiene is taught at a young age. It’s taught at such a young age...
A schoolgirl playing volleyball.

School Sports Injuries: Prevention & Treatment Tips

Back-to-school time means early mornings, new friends, homework, and -- for many American students, at least -- extracurricular activities. And while roughly 25,000 fewer...
Seven cartoon faces, each with a different emotional expression and the name of the emotion written underneath

Teach Your Child Emotional Intelligence + “Emotions On Faces” Activity Book

Emotional intelligence is defined as: the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically and I...

Travel

A jungle type background with the legs of two adults and two children, from the thighs down, appearing from the bottom of the frame.

10 Parent-Friendly Tips For a Stress-Free Family Vacation

Planning for a vacation with kids can be stressful. Take these steps to ensure you and your family will have a relaxing, fun vacation,...
A family of two adults and two children are packing items into the back of a car for a road trip.

Summer Family Road Trip Essentials

Thanks to the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, more and more people are making travel plans this summer. Vaccinations are well underway nationwide, but...

Cooking

Floating Rice Krispie treats with teddy bears. Half of the treat is covered in blue icing and on top of the blue is a gummy ring with a grahams teddy sitting inside.

Put A Smile On Their Face With Floating Teddy Treats

How could Rice Krispie treats possibly get any better? Why, by turning them into tiny beach scenes complete with sunshade and a teddy bear...

Add Fizz to Your Day with Our Blueberry Lime Soda

If you are looking for a tasty and refreshing drink, without additives or preservatives, then this fizzy blueberry lime soda might be just what...
The cover of the dorling kindersley book, look im a cook.

“Look I’m A Cook” – The Essential First Cookbook

Regular readers will know that I have a love/hate relationship with cooking. I love to cook but hate my results. As a result, when...
A marble tabletop with a selection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, crackers, and dips.

Help Your Kids Make Healthy Snack Choices

We all know that our kids learn by example, but we can be unaware of some of the bad examples we're setting. For instance,...

In the garden

A rustic yard with a background of purple wildflowers and assorted foliage with a bee hotel in the foreground.

Embrace the Rustic Charm in Your Yard

In an era dominated by technology and urban sprawl, there's a growing longing for the simplicity and authenticity embodied by rustic living. A rustic yard, with its emphasis on...
Two adults and two children are sitting round a low table in the garden. There is bunting in the background and a variety of food, drinks, plates, and cups on the tabletop.

Give Your Outdoor Space a Family-Friendly Facelift

When you have a great outdoor space, you want it to be an area the whole family can enjoy together. This is especially true with summer being just around...

Family

A jungle type background with the legs of two adults and two children, from the thighs down, appearing from the bottom of the frame.

10 Parent-Friendly Tips For a Stress-Free Family Vacation

Planning for a vacation with kids can be stressful. Take these steps to ensure you and your family will have a relaxing, fun vacation,...
Three teenage boys cleaning in the kitchen

Basic Life Skills Kids Should Learn Before Reaching Their Teens

In order to become successful adults, there are a number of basic life skills our kids need to be taught. While some schools are...
A boy stands in front of a blackboard pointing at math equations, suggesting he is learning to love math.

How to Help Your Child Love Math

Does your child have a fear of math?  Is homework time a challenge when math is involved?  Here are some great tips on how...
One adult and four teens stand around a vehicle in blue t-shirts. The adult is teaching car maintenance to teens.

Car Maintenance Tips to Teach Your Teen

One of the biggest milestones in a teenager's life is learning how to drive. How soon you can do this depends on where in...

Reviews

Six tiny Tonka vehicles in front of three Tiny Tonka Boxes

Big Fun Now Comes in Tonka Tiny Packages

There is something fascinating about tiny toys. I don't know what it is but every child I know, and quite a few of the adults too, love to see...
Homemade chocolate bar with golden grahams teddy legs sticky out of the top

The Easy Chef Chocolate Bar Maker

When we were asked to review the "Easy Chef Chocolate Bar Maker" my answer was an immediate yes - make our own chocolate bars? We didn't need asking twice....