Tag: Fun

Unveiling an Unforgettable Summer Experience at The Chelsea Toronto Hotel

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  Summer is in full-swing and there’s no better time to embark on a sensational getaway at Chelsea Toronto Hotel. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant metropolis of down town Toronto, The Chelsea Toronto Hotel has curated an array of captivating experiences that promise to make your summer truly unforgettable! Of course I wouldn’t be saying this without first-hand experience!     Recalling our Remarkable March Break stay with The Chelsea Hotel If you’ve been following along with our family on socials then you just how much fun we…

Brain Music- Smartivity Mechanical Xylofun

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It’s no secret that my children are very hands on learners, and what’s better is when they can make something themselves AND make a ton of noise doing it. That’s why when I was asked to review the Smartivity Mechanical Xylofun by PlaSmart I was thrilled at the chance. A summer project that involves getting the kids off of technology, engaging and working together was right up our alley. I don’t know who was more excited when the box arrived, but we all jumped at the chance to attempt what seemed…

Canada’s Wonderland Always Full Of Surprises

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If there was ever a way to bottle up a  nostalgic memory of my past summers as a child it would be found at Canada’s Wonderland. The smell of funnel cakes, the excitement of watching roller coasters zoom by, and the long days that turn into evenings filled with cotton candy and games – it can all be found in this place. My parents would take us every single summer as children, it would be the event of the season. We would go thrill seeking on rides and spend hours…

Frothy Bath Bomb DIY

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Over the weekend the boys and I experimented a little with our traditional bath bomb recipe and came up with an alternative that was too irresistible not to share. Apparently we’ve gone through a phase whereby each and every bath time experience must be accompanied by a bubbling treat – of-course I am also guilty of loving bath bombs too so I can totally relate to the boys needs when it comes to making bath time fun. The only downfall is that the store-bought versions are often costly and sometimes…

Bathtime Fun – DIY Kids Clay Soap

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Seems slime and mould-able play is all the rage with school-aged children these days and since my children regularly struggle with wanting to take a bath I thought the perfect solution to get them motivated would be combining play with the bath-time struggle.  Who needs bath toys when you have something fun and creative to pass the time – plus clay soap also effectively washes all those hard to reach spots! When looking on the internet for recipes I came across a whole slew of soap-like recipes as well as…

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Play-dough!

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I’ve been making this playdough recipe for my kids ever since I can remember and it was always a hit when they were tiny. I mean, who doesn’t love playing with their food right? Yes, this should be reserved as a treat and for special days like today – it’s super rainy outside so I thought I would re-introduce it to them. Let me tell you, it is STILL a huge winner – even in a home with a 10 and 8 year old! Ingredients:  Peanut Butter (smooth works best)…

Rockabye Rockers: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

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Sometimes a product comes along and they simply are irresistible – I mean, function meets aesthetics. That’s what Rockabye Rockers have created. Adorable heirloom quality rockers in a variety of options that are simply adorable! Since so many of our friends are having babies, there is always the struggle of finding that perfect gift that will not only serve a purpose but can be passed on to siblings and cousins for years to come – a gift with thought. I know I personally appreciated gifts that could be used without…

Crafting: Cotton Stompers!

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  _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids entertained with this easy craft activity! Cotton Stompers are easy to make and will provide your children with endless fun and possibilities. Here’s what you need: -Cotton Balls (about 35-40) -1.5 cups flour -1.5 coups water -food colouring -foil paper -2  baking sheets Steps: 1. In 3 separate bowls mix 1/2 cup flour and water in each. Stir to a thick solution. Add food colouring of choice. 2. Dip each cotton ball in desired colors and make sure to cover them with solution. 3.…

Edible Sand Dessert Your Kids (And You) Will Love!

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Let’s face it, sometimes dessert is necessary…ok for some of us it is always necessary! lol Every year, in the summer we have made a traditional dessert in our home called ‘edible sand.’ Basically it consists of cookie crumbs and Philadelphia cream cheese and usually eaten in a plastic bucket, but for the purposes of this post I we did not have many cookie options nor clean new buckets to eat from so we substituted with a plain bowl and Dad’s Original Oatmeal cookies. I personally love this dessert because…