Make a birdhouse
There is definitely spring in the air in Toronto.Our new pets this winter has given us a lot of joy: cardinals, woodpeckers, blue jays,...
10 spring outdoor ideas :To do in the backyard with the kids
By Kari Svenneby
Are you happy spring is here? So am I, love the smell of the earth and to watch the trees bud...
Go fishing in your own backyard
This week we went to the Toronto Zoo and one of the highlights on our visit was touching the stingrays in the pool. At...
Outdoor Musical Playtime
As summer approaches and class time winds down, we start thinking more and more about the outdoors: camping, swimming, and cottage season. But the...
Easter decoration
We have had some wonderful spring days here in Toronto. I think it is finally time to pack away our snowsuits and get ready...
Messy Play ideas for Backyard
By Kari Svenneby
School is out and summer is officially here. I’m always looking for new ways to get my kids active and creative...
The wonders of garlic mustard recipes
Google garlic mustard and it will take you to pages telling horror stories about this invasive and dreaded herb plant. Here in Ontario, Park...
Boy play? Play in the dirt, play monster and ninja games
I often hear this from parents, "My boys are not into nature play" or "They are just into sport or it is so hard...
In rainy and balmy weather
You can stay inside, but why would you? It is fun to be outside and feel you are...
Fairy House
Happy Spring everyone!
It is finally officially spring here in the northern hemisphere. I have to admit, I feel winter cheated me a bit because...
