21 May, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy
… it goes without saying that you should host a snail race. There’s nothing to it, really, and it offers a bit of diversion when you’re trying to get some yard work done.
1) Collect the participants. Use a bucket if you’re squeamish.
2) Use chalk to draw your “track.” It need not be complicated. Or long.
3) Place [...]
15 May, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids| Easy ways to make kids happy| Fishbowl patrons
My kids have been taking art lessons at Laura Daub’s sweet little studio in Britannia Beach, and I have to say, I have loved it. What’s more, they have loved it, and I couldn’t be happier about this whole experience.
13 May, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Archive of playground games| Easy ways to make kids happy
Thinking beyond hopscotch as it pertains to driveway chalk games. :)
15 Apr, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids| Easy ways to make kids happy| Fishbowl patrons| Giveaways and product reviews
Looking for birthday party ideas for kids in Ottawa? Here’s the lowdown on a party we hosted for our 12-year old daughter. (Plus a big giveaway!)
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