Southern California is full of activities for families, and no city is quite as full of things to do with kids as San Diego and its surrounding area! From beaches to amusement parks and everything in between, it’s easy to spend an entire vacation in the city and not run out of things to do. […]
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How to Assemble a Creative Photo Travel Diary
Some people aren’t great with words. Some people are OK with words but have no desire to keep a wordy travel diary. Others just love photography. If you fall into one of these groups, and if you like to travel, a photo travel diary may be the perfect way for you to preserve all the […]
How To Set Up a Dartboard at Home
Since our family almost finished our basement game room, we’ve been adding all kinds of fun game options. And we’ve already decided adding a dartboard is a must! Did you know that darts started as a military pastime during medieval times in England? Today, darts has become near and dear to many people, especially in […]
Best Fun Face Masks Kids Will Want to Wear
At the start of the year, I never would have guessed that face masks would be such an essential just a few short months later. Yet today, I make sure to never leave on an errand without a mask packed in my purse. And as if that wasn’t enough, I also need a stock of […]
Four Top Math Board Games for Kids
In an age when kids spend so much time in front of screens, board games are an often overlooked opportunity for learning. From basic life skills like fair play and taking turns to more complex learning concepts specific to certain games, board games are something that can benefit both parents and kids in so many […]
Recipes
Easy Bacon Egg Salad Wrap Lunch Recipe and World Egg Day Facts
Did you know October 11 is World Egg Day? While I personally think that any day is a great day to celebrate the perfectly balanced food that is the egg, World Egg Day is an additional reason for me to do some cooking with one of my all-time favourite ingredients! The humble egg may not […]
Easy Mango Bread Recipe is a Taste of Summer
Even though they don’t grow here in Canada, nothing says summer to me like mangos. I find they’re at their best when bought in the early summer, and having a piece of perfectly ripe mango always makes me feel like I’m on a tropical beach. I was in my late teens when I first fell […]
Reviews
Help Kids Build STEM Skills and Beat Boredom with Allessimo Wooden Puzzles
With summer officially underway, I’m once again on a mission to find the best ways to get my boys away from video games and doing something constructive instead! At 14, 10 and almost 3, it can be hard to find activities that will entertain all three of them. Luckily, this year I found the perfect […]
Keep Family Entertained with These 5 Fun At-Home Kids Activities
With so many children stuck at home more than usual, and so many cancelled activities, it’s no wonder the usual summer cries of “I’m bored!” are a little more frequent this year! My own boys have managed to keep their days relatively productive thanks to online schoolwork. But recently that came to an end, and […]
