We may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through the affiliate links in this post. This is at no extra cost to you and helps support our blog. No one has ever accused me of being “outdoorsy” or “active” or “athletic” or … well, you get the idea. But during the pandemic, […]
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Easy Kid Party Entertainment Ideas
My daughter turned 4, about a month ago. And so, we entered the era of the FRIEND BIRTHDAY PARTY! I’m going to write a few posts about what we did to make the party easy for us, and fun for the kids. (Check out the whole series here) I realize that different people have very […]
Classic Books for Young Children
Books are one of my favourite gifts to give to babies and small children. Before they really get interested in toys, books are a great way to show you care, without cluttering up someone else’s house with things their baby isn’t interested in. Here are some of my favourites focusing on older “classic” books: The […]
Buying secondhand clothes for your kid
When my daughter was born, almost 4 years ago, I had a small collection of onesies and sleepers that awaited her arrival. They had been purchased new, washed in baby friendly detergent and carefully folded into her dresser. I knew I’d have to buy more clothes once the baby arrived, but I didn’t give much […]
Gardening with a toddler or preschooler
A few years ago my husband and I moved into a house. There was a sunny flat garden bed out back, and (to my surprise) I found myself getting interested in gardening. Growing vegetables has been surprisingly rewarding and often frustrating. I figure it’s good for me as a person. When my daughter outgrew babyhood, […]
Free Rainy Day Outings with a Toddler or Preschooler
We’ve had a lovely summer, but a lot of rainy weekends. It feels vaguely unfair to have a hot and sunny Friday and Monday, bookending a dreary and drizzly Saturday and Sunday. The question becomes, what to do on those wet days? Sure, there’s always the indoor playground ($), the kids museum ($$), or the […]