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Ice Suncatchers
October 3, 2011 – 6:00 am
This is a great craft for the colder months. However, it also looks great in the summer time – although it doesn’t last as long, it’s just as much fun to make. First you make and freeze coloured ice cubes in a tray. Red is nice but a combo of blue/yellow/green looks fab! Then you fill cake pans half way with water and put in freezer, or in the winter time, on the front porch.
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
August 18, 2011 – 6:00 am
Pine Cone Bird Feeder a simple quick craft for kids. My children love the mess it makes and can spend hours watching the birds pick at it. We call it Nature TV. Put the pine cone somewhere squirrels can reach and they will pick at it as well. Make sure you tie it on to the branch tightly or the squirrel may run off with it.
Homemade Bubble Recipe
July 21, 2011 – 6:00 am
Kids and kids at hear love bubbles. Want to take the children outside for some fun. Whip up one of these two bubble recipes from scratch.
Nannies can make this before heading to work. That way the bubbles are ready to go when the ki
PB&J Game
June 6, 2011 – 6:00 am
When Stephanie Reitsma from Nannies on Call saw this blog post by Mollie from Wild Olive she knew we had to re – post it on our blog. It is a extremely cute, easy and fun game to play with kids. Also it would be a great addition to any nanny bag!
Unique Birthday Party Themes
April 25, 2011 – 6:00 am
After hosting two or three Princess or Spiderman birthday parties for your children, there is a point when a parent says, “Enough is enough!” and decides to look into some unique themes for birthday parties instead. Have no fear! We’ve come up with some new and exciting – not to mention unique – ideas for themes that you can use for the next party…and the next one…and the next one!
Salt and Flour Clay
March 10, 2011 – 6:00 am
Look no farther than this quick, easy and inexpensive recipe for clay. Children can let their imagination run wild when molding the clay. Best of all the clay gets baked and they can keep their beautiful creations.
Most houses will have these simple ingredients. If not… they are cheap and easy to pack up in Ziploc baggies and bring in your nanny bag!!
Kids Craft Ideas – Recycling Items Around Your House
February 14, 2011 – 6:00 am
You can give children just about anything to craft with and they will make a phenomenal item that most adults couldn’t come up with. Make an area in your house – a shelf, a closet or a cupboard – and slowly add items to it that are no longer used around the house; they will be there for that rainy or snowy day to pull out and start crafting with. If you do not have the crafty kind of mind that it seems many mothers have, it’s okay. Just take out a bunch of the items that you have collected and let the kids come up with the ideas.
Whistler Museum Family Open House
February 10, 2011 – 6:00 am
Celebrate the one year anniversary of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games with the Whistler Museum.
Check out the latest exibit, take your photo with an Olympic Torch and more. Games themed arts and crafts led by Orkidz Art Studio for the kids.
There will also be hot chocolate, yummy baked things, coffee and tea.
Valentine’s Day Crafts & Gifts Kids Can Make
February 7, 2011 – 6:00 am
You can teach your children five ways to say, “I heart you” this year with these ideas for kid-friendly Valentine’s Day crafts and gifts. One way to show your children how to make their own crafts is to walk them through it, step-by-step: making your own designs while they make theirs. Or, you could choose to present the idea and the supplies and then stand back and watch the incredible creations that your children make. Each one of these projects is a great inspiration to get your children’s mind in creativity mode. A few of these ideas are also excellent gift ideas for teachers or grandparents, as well.
