all of our summer favourites!

Here is a round-up of our beach favourites and photos from our adventures this summer!

EXPLOREMerissa BreenAugust 12, 2020 Comment

DIY tic-tac-toe game

a simple little handmade tic-tac-toe game that’s great for travelling or packing in your bag for those moments where you need a quick activity to keep little hands busy!

DIYMerissa BreenJuly 19, 2020kids crafts, kids, games, tictactoeComment

a rainbow carnival 4th of July fourth birthday!

all of the details (and diys!) for Lauren’s super fun rainbow 4th birthday party.

BIRTHDAY PARTIESMerissa BreenJuly 17, 2020RAINBOW, 4th BIRTHDAY PARTY Comments

DIY rainbow dough

how to make your own glittery rainbow play dough - complete with a FREE DOWNLOAD to print your own cute labels at home!

PRINTABLES, DIY, KIDSMerissa BreenJuly 14, 2020treat bags, goodie bags, birthday, RAINBOW Comments

a new bike and new adventures!

learning to ride a bike for the first time should be fun, exciting, and obviously - a huge success! I’m so happy to partner with All Out Kids Gear to find Lauren the perfect bike to make achieving this major milestone with confidence and of course, a big smile!

EXPLOREMerissa BreenJune 23, 2020Comment

backyard bear cub first birthday party

a modern bear cub first birthday for our little bear cub! a simple backyard party was the perfect way to celebrate our littlest turning ONE!

BIRTHDAY PARTIESMerissa BreenJune 19, 2020BEAR CUB, 1st BIRTHDAY PARTY Comments

bear cub finger puppet craft

here is a free printable for you to make this simple little bear cub finger puppet with your kids!

PRINTABLES, KIDSMerissa BreenJune 4, 2020BEAR CUB, BEAR CRAFT, CRAFT, PRINTABLESComment

DIY plywood PLAY wall sign

here is an easy DIY for an inexpensive way to add a big wall art feature in your playroom!

DIYMerissa BreenMay 20, 2020playroomComment

#stayhome necessities with a preschooler!

Here is my roundup of activities and ideas for at-home learning and play for a preschool-aged child while we stay home during the covid-19 pandemic. Let’s stay busy and positive during this uncertain time and keep our kids entertained and engaged!

KIDSMerissa BreenMay 14, 2020kids crafts, kids, kids activitiesComment

IKEA Hack - Play Kitchen

Well I thought I would join everyone else on the internet and hack the famous IKEA play kitchen! I knew I wanted to renovate this play kitchen after seeing so many cute renditions of it on Pinterest. Here is how Lauren’s turned out, and find all of my sources and supplies I used!

DIY, INTERIORS, KIDSMerissa BreenMay 13, 2020ikea, ikea kitchen, play kitchen, ikea hack, kids Comments

our bright and simple basement and playroom area

basement and playroom reveal! we have been spending ALL our time down here lately - playing, watching movies and working from home!

INTERIORS, KIDSMerissa BreenMay 11, 2020playroom, basement, office, home officeComment

crafts and activities for preschoolers

We have been busy crafting and creating while stay-at-home orders have been in place. Here are 12 ideas that require simple supplies and minimal preparation. Perfect for preschool aged children!