As the {self-proclaimed} Quiet Time Queen, I get asked a lot about how to help children play independently. So, like most things in my life, if I am asked about something enough, it is going to wind up being a blog post. I thought this the PERFECT time to share my 5 tips for encouraging…
The best ideas for organizing toys!
Here we are, two days into the New Year and I thought it the perfect time to share with you a few of my tried-and-true toy organizing tips. Why? Oh no reason … only that it looks as though a gigantic toy box has thrown up all over my entire house. Having been a mom…
Establishing a Rhythm after the Holidays!
Happy New Year! I hope you and yours had a lovely holiday season full of memories and fun. We had a sweet little holiday ourselves, nice and quiet as we like it, yet even still the holiday chaos found us. Every year it’s the same thing, and much to be expected with all of the…
Quiet Moments in a Jar
Another post on Quiet Time activities? Why yes. There is just so much more I want to share with you! Quiet Time is a topic that I could chat about for a very (very, very) (very) long time. I have shared with you lots of Quiet Time activities in this space, and even written…
A Rolled Paper Rudolph!
Welcome to Day #5 of our 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas Crafting! I saved my very favourite craft for the end. Today we are making RUDOLPH! Perfect for some lovely creative and imaginative pretend play. (I can’t believe I forgot the ANTLERS! I made these paper crafts on my own after my children were…
Christmas Paper Chain Bracelet Craft!
Day #4 of our 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas Crafting Challenge is HERE! How are you and your little ones enjoying these crafts? I hope they are helping you get in the Holly Jolly spirit and are brightening up some little ones days. Yesterday we wove some paper Christmas baskets, and today we are…
A Woven Construction Paper Christmas Basket
We are at the mid-way mark for our 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas Crafts my friends! Welcome to DAY 3! Today we will be making one that is loads of fun for older crafters … but don’t you worry – I have our little crafters covered as well! Today we are making paper Christmas…
A Ripped Paper Candy Cane Christmas Craft
Welcome back to my 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas crafting! I hope you had fun with your pretty winter tree paper art project yesterday. Today we are on Day 2 – get that Christmas music back on and get ready to make a …. (is the suspense getting to you) Ripped paper candy cane…
A Paper Winter Tree Craft
Welcome, welcome!! Today is DAY ONE of my super simple Christmas crafting week! Today I bring you an adorable little paper craft that will make an adorable keepsake craft as well. AND a fun little addition to our challenge is posted at the bottom of this post!! Like all 5 of the Christmas crafts this…
Christmas Ornaments made with Salt Dough and Cloves
We woke up to a winter wonderland! And after quite a bit of snow disappointment too. We were told there would be snow on Monday – nothing. Tuesday for sure – nothing. Wednesday we would be buried! Nothing. Thursday: get those parkas out – nothing. Friday the snow finally arrived! But for some reason not…