Do you ever make something, and then smile at it, thinking "OMG! This is the cutest thing in the whole world!??!". Because that's how I feel about these pom pom penguins. Oh my goodness, they are so adorable!! And they are really easy to make!! You don't need any special tools - basically just yarn, felt, scissors and a glue gun! You can do it. I promise! I made most of these little guys while I was curled up on the couch in my pajamas watching Call the Midwife on Netflix - I've been watching … [Read more...]
Snowstorm in a Jar Winter Science Experiment
This snowstorm in a jar is such a fun winter science experiment! It's really easy to put together and it looks so cool when it starts "snowing"! With all the sparkly glitter, my kids said it looked like a snowglobe. They had so much fun dropping in the Alka Seltzer and watching the chemical reaction that causes the snowstorm! We're supposed to get 6 inches of snow today. I keep looking at the radar maps and looking out the window (still nothing), like it's some kind of exciting game. When is … [Read more...]
Kids Winter Hat Art Project With DIY Pom Poms
This winter hat art project for kids is so much fun! We were experimenting with all sorts of "magic" here. Ever since we made the magic salt and watercolour snowflake paintings the other week, we've been having lots of fun hiding secret patterns on our paper and having them magically appear when we paint over them with watercolour. And our new added skill of the day? Adding texture to the watercolour paint! If you look closely at the pictures below, you can see that we managed to create a … [Read more...]
Beautiful Northern Lights Chalk Art For Kids
This northern lights chalk art project for kids is so simple yet so beautiful! There is something so fun about working with chalk on a black piece of construction paper! It's almost magical that the chalk begins to look like a glowing light on the paper! My poor 8 year old was home with a cold the other day and was happy to help me figure out the best way to make northern lights. (Plus it helped me get her away from the TV for awhile.) We sat together on my office floor and tried a few … [Read more...]
Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes
Remember how we had to write those speeches in elementary school and say them in front of the whole class? (Or at least, that's what we had to do in our school each year...) I remember when I was in the fifth grade, I wrote my speech all about... wait for it... my collection of teddy bears! I was such a dork! I was 10 years old and I had at least 6 teddy bears that I slept with every single night. Is that weird? Because looking back, it seems like I was getting kind of old for it? Especially … [Read more...]
Snow Ice Cream
Looking for a fun activity for a snowy day? Make ice cream out of snow! With only 4 simple ingredients this recipe is delicious, super easy and lots of fun! I know, I know, you probably want to curl up in front of the fireplace with a warm cup of hot cocoa, but there are only so many fun things you can do in this blustery weather, so strap on your boots, grab a bowl, and run outside to collect some fresh snow. It will only take a few minutes, I promise! 5.0 from 1 reviews Snow … [Read more...]
Ice Luminaries: How to make your own ice lanterns
These ice luminaries are so easy to make! At this time of year, the days are so short and it's so cold outside, that it's kind of fun to take advantage of it, and do a craft that is perfect for both cold and dark weather! (Because honestly, how many activities can you really do with that combination??) How to make your own Ice Luminaries All you need are some balloons, some battery operated tea lights (I got mine from the dollar store) and some really cold weather! That's right, frigid … [Read more...]
Homemade hot chocolate, only 3 ingredients
Homemade hot chocolate is the best! And it's even better when you use chocolate chips instead of mixing powders together. This homemade hot cocoa is delicious, only has 3 ingredients and will definitely bring a smile to your face on a cold winter's day. There is nothing to it - I love it when delicious things are easy to make! Homemade hot chocolate Ingredients: 2 cups of whole milk 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 3 dashes of salt Instructions: Combine ingredients in … [Read more...]
Make your own snow “paint”
Looking for a super easy, outdoor, winter activity for kids? Make your own snow paint! (Also known as water and food colouring.) Today was a beautiful, sunny day with lots of fluffy snow on the ground. Poor Leah has been cooped up for a long time, so I thought this would be a great way to get us outdoors. She was very excited to try it, and I think she was even more excited to help me mix everything together. I know, I know, snow paint sounds like it should be more complicated, that's … [Read more...]
