In the off chance you don’t know yet, a new site geared toward parents and kids, Kiddley has just launched. You can find many cool ideas of crafts and fun projects to do with kids. What attracts me the most are its easy-to-follow-steps and some nice cartoons. The required materials are handy and easy to […]

So you can’t think of any presents to give to your children for the next gift-giving occasion? Well, how about a fort, a robot, a train, a storage container, a house, a basketball hoop, a tunnel, and a pet house. If you think the sum of these purchases is a little out of your budget […]

Most children like folding paper to make their own toys. Folding paper is an art, from simple to sophisticated ones. In the off-chance you don’t know yet, here’s a very clear instruction on how to fold a paper airplane over at zurqui.holowww.com, claiming it’s the best one in the world. Try with your kid to […]

(Back and forth, back and forth, switch hands, around and around, switch hands, STOP.)
“OK. Which cup?” I asked.
“That one!” my oldest exclaimed.
(Lifting the cup)
“Not it,” I asserted.
“That one!” my youngest said with assurance.
(I lift the cup.) A single, yellow M&M is revealed.
“EEEEEE! I want to eat it!”
“No, me!”
“The one who guesses right gets to eat […]

Not only do our kids often feel bored, grownups also cannot avoid boredom. When your child comes up to you and says “Mom, I’m bored.”- it might be his/her signal or a chance for both of you to get connected. Why not play a card game with him/her? This idea was coming from my daughter […]

“He hit me! Stay on your side! Stop making faces! He’s teasing me! He took my…“
“EXCUSE ME! This is your Captain speaking. You have just boarded PDQ Airlines, flight 1234, non-stop service to the corner market. We will be departing shortly, and flying at an altitude of 23,000 feet, at a speed of 600 miles […]

Is your kid, just like my daughter, an origami lover? Do you want to send something special in writing? Over at instructables.com has a post with step-by-step instructions on folding your own envelop. What you need is only a single sheet of A4 or letter sized paper. It could be a fun activity for […]

A few years ago, a dad who was an electrical engineer volunteered to teach our church kids some crafts. He used cardboards to construct cars, planes, stationery holders and many other things for fun. Unfortunately, he moved and we didn’t keep any patterns. Our church kids missed him very much. Lucky me, I stumbled across […]

When planning a party for your kids’ special events, one of the hardest tasks is finding the right entertainer. Why would you hire an entertainer?
1. Entertainers make having a party at home easy; they will keep the children entertained and active during the majority of the party.
2. Theme parties are huge these days, as […]

Did your kid figure out the answers of the silly questions I posted yesterday? Has he/she got any idea? Here are the answers:
•How can you tell when a charging bull has been through a jewelry store?
Answer: All of the nose rings are missing.
•What do you feed a 600-pound parrot?
Answer: Anything it asks for.
•How can you […]