Have you heard of the popular Elf on the Shelf Christmas tradition? It's a fun way to explain how Santa comes up with his "naughty and nice" list year after year. Santa sends one of his elves to your home to watch what goes on. Your elf then … [Read more...]
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Homemade Paper by Deborah Taylor-Hough
This is a great craft activity to do with children. Families, clubs and classrooms can have fun making something useful and beautiful out of scraps of old paper and other items commonly found around the house. What you'll need: a … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks for Toddlers and Young Children
Healthy Snacks for Toddlers and Young Children When planning snacks for toddlers and young children, remember to choose foods that aren’t choking hazards. Make sure snacks are nutritious and easy to prepare. Avoid junk food and foods with too … [Read more...]
Indoor Winter Fun for Kids Ideas from our Readers
Indoor Winter Fun for Kids Ideas from our Readers Imagination Day I keep everything... old yogurt containers, scraps of paper, ribbon, etc., and I put it in a big box. When it's one of those days that it is too yucky to go outside, I pull it out … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Indian Biryani Recipe
I've had a few requests for Indian recipes. I've had a hard time figuring them out because no one measures, or writes anything down. I watched very carefully a few times while my house helper made biryani and now I can pass this recipe on to … [Read more...]
Laundry Detergent Challenge: Which Brand Performs the Best?
I've always been curious to find out if more expensive detergent brands actually get stains out better than their lesser-expensive counterparts. So, I decided to put a few detergents to the test with my own quasi-scientific experiment. I have … [Read more...]