Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Rol...

The shades pose a strangulation risk to children. You will find detailed information on: Smith + Noble recalls blinds

Father’s Day Cards Children Can Make...

You can visit your local mall, find a fancy card shop and spend time helping your child pick out just the right card for dad. But – do you know what the rigth card is? Without a doubt, it will be the one your child makes – and it is easy, and you can help! Try any of these instructions I have found for you, get creative and make that special dad happy this Father’s day! Invisible Message Card This...

All About Suncreen...

We all know that it is a very good idea to be protected from potentially harmful sun rays. But sometimes you have to wonder what all that fine print on a bottle of sunscreen means. Reading it correctly can be very helpful so I found this quick guide for you: SPF: The Sun Protection Factor gives you an indication of long it will take the sun’s rays to cause UVB-induced redness. The higher the number, the longer you...

All About Poison Ivy...

If you are itching to go out for a walk in the nature, you may want to read about poison ivy – not a pleasant element to encounter while trying to enjoy the great outdoors! Beware of this three-leaf vine or low shrub with greenish flowers and white berries. It appears harmless but can cause serious skin irritations. Before you head out for a walk in the woods, learn to identify poison ivy and know how to take care of...

How to Make Easter Eggs...

Colouring Easter eggs can be a great activity for the whole family – and the kids love it! Doing it doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated – I remember my grandma making Easter eggs the Eastern European way, with colours, wax and a needle. But I have to admit that I have never mastered – or even tried that particular art. Here are a few recipes for making pretty Easter eggs the easy way: Marbled...

Teach Your Child to Love Nature...

I believe it is important to teach your child to love and respect the nature – and to start doing that in your child’s early years. Here are a few tips on what you can do, sharing your environmental values with a toddler. Visit parks or woods and show your little one how to be gentle. How not to damage tress or plants or not to leave garbage behind. Tell him about how all creatures have a place in nature...

Easy Valentines Day Crafts...

Every store I have been in lately has an absolute overload of red and white colours! Oh yes – Valentine’s day is coming soon! I tell you – I look at the prices of some of the items available  and I think : Yes, that is very cute and pretty , but it is also quite likely that it will end up in the trash after the celebration. I really believe in making things with your own hands, giving some thought to...

How to Childproof Your Home...

Do you have a little one at home who is just becoming mobile? I mean – starting to crawl around at a speed you didn’t think was possible and increasing the danger of getting to where baby should not be? I am hearing that my adorable grandson Jaxson is in that stage (and it was just yesterday that I held the little bundle weighing just over 8 lbs.in my arms!) So for all of you who have the similar situation...

Easy Christmas Crafts...

Some of the best Christmas gifts are the ones that create memories. I chose those to include here – as time goes on an years fly by, these gift become more and more precious. If you don’t have a tradition of making something like the Wreath or a little Christmas tree from your child’s handprints for grandparents yet – give it some serious consideration. You can create a sonderful tradition and...

Thanksgiving Fun for Kids...

This can be helpful to occupy your children before or after dinner. Lots of families get together in early afternoons, adults like to sit and have a little catch up chats – of course – the guys will more than likely be glued to the TV screen….. What are the kids to do? If you don’t give them something of interest to occupy them, it is quite likely that they will become restless and asking for attention....