DIY water-slide
It’s a scorcher here today, and when the weather is this hot, it’s perfect for setting up a simple DIY water-slide. I’ve been making these for years, starting when my own boys were young. I usually use...
View Articlepainting with shaving cream
Painting with shaving cream is something I’ve had on our to-do list for a while now. The amazing Anna from The Imagination Tree made shaving cream bath paint last winter and I love how she served hers...
View Articlecorn run with hoses and funnels
It’s time for another OUTDOOR PLAY PARTY! We’ve had this corn run with funnels and hoses set up in the backyard for about a week, and it has provided hours of entertainment for the Hooligans. If you’ve...
View ArticleLeaf Maze
No need to get all wordy about this leaf maze. I’ll just let the pictures speak for themselves. And here’s a shot of a fall labyrinth that I made a couple of years ago. What are you waiting for! …...
View Articlehomemade giant bubbles
Make the biggest bubbles ever with a few simple kitchen ingredients… I originally published this post last June, but SPRING has SPRUNG, and it’s time to re-visit some of our all-time favourite...
View Articlespring fever
Hello! I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I haven’t forgotten about my little blog! The temperatures have finally warmed up a bit around here, so we’ve been outside appreciating nature...
View Articlesprinkler fun
Oh, how we’ve waited for this day! We’ve been talking for weeks about how one of these days the weather will warm up enough that we’ll be pulling out the sprinkler again, and today, my friends, was...
View Articlemuddy play – more fun in our mobile mud-pit
You may recall that last year, after seeing all of the gorgeous mud-kitchens out there in the blogosphere, I used our wheel-barrow to create a portable mud-patch last year for the Hooligans (you can...
View ArticleOur gift from Chalk Chook!
A gift from Chalk Chook: gorgeous homemade sidewalk chalk! It’s not every day that the hooligans receive mail here in our home daycare, so you can imagine their surprise and excitement when they...
View ArticleChalk Chook, we LOVE your chalk!
Chalk Chook: hands-down the most whimsical and vibrant sidewalk chalk we’ve ever played with! Remember a few weeks back, we received a surprise package of handmade chalk from Mel at Chalk Chook? You...
View Articlegarden soup
The Hooligans were busy cooking up a big batch of garden soup this morning! This is one of our favourite Spring-time activities! Making garden soup is as easy as setting out some bowls, spoons,...
View Articlesensory fun with corn cobs and sunflowers
Fall exploration and discovery: sensory fun with corn cobs and sunflowers: We’ve been having some sensory fun with corn cobs and sunflowers! Exploring corn kernels and sunflower seeds is always a fun...
View ArticleHomemade Sidewalk Paint
Paint up some fun outside with our easy cornstarch sidewalk paint! This recipe for homemade sidewalk paint is so easy, you can whip up a batch of creative fun for the driveway, sidewalk or patio in...
View ArticleMuddy Car Wash Activity for Kids
Who’s ready for an awesome mud play idea? A muddy car wash is a terrific mud activity for preschoolers! Drive those cars through the mud, down the ramp, and “splash” into a bucket of soapy water! Oh,...
View ArticleSandbox Ideas – Toy Suggestions, Play Ideas and Storage Solutions
Sandbox Ideas. Easy and awesome tips, tricks and DIY accessories for your backyard sandbox! We spend a ton of time playing in our backyard, and without a doubt, the most popular spot for the kids to...
View ArticleSand Play Idea – DIY Sand Table For Kids Without a Sandbox
No doubt about it, kids love to play in a sandbox, but what do you do if you don’t have one in your yard? You create a DIY sand table! Check out this small sand play idea! It’s perfect for kids who...
View ArticleTin Can Stilts – Classic Childhood Activity
Who remembers clomping around on a pair of tin can stilts when they were a kid? Remember how fun that was? And how about the balance and co-ordination it took? Getting your hands and feet and ropes...
View ArticleBackyard Tightrope
If you’re looking for an amazing (and free!) addition for your backyard play space, a backyard tightrope is da bomb! Our tightrope is, hands down, one of the most popular stations in our yard. Kids...
View ArticleWindow Art with Foam Shapes and Water
Toddlers who like to create and play with water are going to LOVE this easy art activity! We’re making window art with foam shapes and water. Water and windows and foam, oh my! Creating window art...
View ArticleThe Fastest, Easiest, Cheapest way to Add Running Water to your Backyard Play...
Wouldn’t it be great if your kids had access to a water supply at the sandbox or in the mud kitchen? Well guess what! They can! I’m going to show you how you can add a source of running water to...
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