Stumped on what to serve as an appetizer at your Thanksgiving celebration? You can’t go wrong with finger-foods and bite-sized portions of favourite holiday flavours, such as apples, cranberries and sweet potatoes (bonus points if it’s on a stick!). These yummy and healthier options are sure to be a … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Easy Homemade Ice Cream For Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is coming up on September 14th and we are 100% behind this initiative! The aim? Get the kiddies to prepare a favourite recipe for their family. And really what kids doesn’t love ice cream? This homemade ice cream is easy to make, healthier than the packaged … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Garland Craft For Kids
There’s something about garlands that are just so cheerful! They can be so simple to make, yet add a whole lot of festivity to your home. I created a vertical garland made out of hearts cut out of the pages of magazines, taped to strands of twine. Sounds simple enough, right? Read on for the … [Read more...]
DIY Kid-Friendly Dream Catcher
Written by Lauren Sena I’ve always been infatuated by dream catchers and love how different one can be from the other. Creating a dream catcher with all the intricate webbing and pretty embellishments can be time consuming, so I came up with a simple version that is great for kids to … [Read more...]
Christmas Gifts For The Hard-To-Buy-For Dad
Written by Lauren Sena Dads aren’t always the easiest person on your list to go holiday shopping for. To help you avoid getting him something that he won’t use (does he really need another tie?), we came up some neat ideas that we think he will truly love. Whether he’s a techie or a sports … [Read more...]
15 Cool Stocking Stuffers For Kids
Written by Lauren Sena Fun gifts come in small packages... perfect for stockings. And what is better than tipping over that big red sock or reaching in to see what you've gotten from Santa? As a kid, the stocking is almost better than the main event! Check out these fun and creative ideas to … [Read more...]
How To Decorate Your Pumpkin Like A Pro
Written by Lauren Sena Apparently the idea of a typical orange jack-o-lantern is becoming outdated. There’s a whole new world of decorative pumpkins out there now, filled with paint, glitter and other fun embellishments. Here are 13 charming carvings and designs from around the web that will … [Read more...]
10 Spooky Halloween Desserts
Written by Lauren Sena Halloween is on its way and what better way to celebrate than with some tasty treats inspired by the haunted occasion? Classic literature and movies, creepy-crawly creatures and supernatural figures inspire these desserts without them being too scary too eat—we don’t want … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Get Your Kids Excited For The 1st Day Of School
Written by Lauren Sena Getting your child to look forward to the first day of school isn’t an easy task. Transitioning from the long and leisurely days to the homework and activity-filled ones might seem daunting to some. Here’s a few suggestions that may help you in brightening your little one’s … [Read more...]