Inside: You don’t have to be a Romanov to have fun with Easter à la imperial style. Here are five fun ways to celebrate Easter like a Russian Tsar. One of the incidents that I always think of first when I recall Easter celebrations in my childhood is what happened when our 150 pound Caucasian…
Author: Eva
Bread in a Bag: an insanely fun idea for kids
Baking bread at home is easy and fun, and, most importantly it doesn’t have to be messy. Bread in a bag is a unique twist on traditional baking methods that your kids will love to make and eat. One of my fondest childhood memories involves running to a store with a few coins squeezed…
30 Children's Books for April
Inside: Children’s book suggestion for every day in April. The books on our list cover a wide variety of topics and feature unforgettable stories, imaginative plots, and creative illustrations. The name “April” comes from the Latin aperire “to open” because in April everything begins to “open.” Trees sprout buds, buds open into flowers, birds open their…
DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Stars
Inside: DIY stars that glow in the dark are fun and easy to make. All you need is playdough, toothpicks, and glow-in-the-dark paints. Space, rockets, sparkling stars, and galaxies are among my kids’ favorite things. They love books about space, Netflix space documentaries, and space-themed crafts and activities. Life among the Stars…
Look Up With Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jennifer Berne (Review)
Space is fascinating, and so are the people who study it. That’s why we couldn’t wait to get our hands on Jennifer Berne’s Look Up With Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life among the Stars, just out last month. Disclaimer: The copy of this book was given to me free of charge. I chose…
Blindfold Game: Dragon Keeper
Dragon Keeper is a fun, no-prep game for the whole family. As a bonus, kids can also play it on their own. I usually play a couple of rounds with my children and then leave them to continue without me while I cook dinner or give my toddler a bath. This game is perfect…
STEM Challenge Inspired by Rosie Revere, Engineer
Inside: Get inspired by reading STEM books. Make it fun by turning it into a challenge. Kids can practice STEM with simple materials that you already have in your house in the recycling bin. As parents, we want our children to grow up to be creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers. To this end, we enroll our kids…
31 Children's Books for March
Inside: Children’s book suggestion for every day in March. The books on our list cover a wide variety of topics and feature unforgettable stories, imaginative plots, and creative illustrations. The name March comes from Latin martius, after Mars, the Roman God of war, because in Roman times this month signaled the beginning of warfare. Here…
Seven-Day Winter Art Camp at Home
Inside: seven fantastic art ideas (+ tips) for your winter art camp at home. Not only is it a fun thing to do with kids, but it’s also a great opportunity for creative expression and development of balanced thinking. There are days when you enjoy slow, creative projects with your children—be it painting sticks…
