50+ Things To Do This Summer At Home
This summer isn’t like summers before. And to help you make the most of your family time, we’ve got 50+ things to do this summer when you want to have fun at home.
Fun at Home
What Can You Do At The Burlington Public Library?
Burlington Public Library is offering a variety of ways to make good use of your library card. Here’s a look at what you can do from home.
Letters From Afar – A Pen Pal Journey Around The Globe
We’ve discovered so many great ways to kept us all entertained all through the various levels of lockdown and social distancing and we are so happy to introduce you to Letters From Afar. Letters From Afar is a mail subscription sent via USPS. You can subscribe to receive a letter every month from the explorer, …
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30 Easy Acts of Kindness for Kids
Kids are born loving and kind, and parents like us need to help them nurture and grow their compassion. That sounds like a big job but it’s actually super simple! An act of kindness elicits gratitude—and gratitude is good for you. According to all sorts of social science research, gratitude is associated with increased happiness, well-being, better …
Lawn Sign Rentals Near Hamilton and Halton
Celebrating birthdays is a little different right now, but with Birthday Lawn Sign rentals and balloon displays the party can still be amazing! We’ve got the top local lawn sign rental businesses in our guide to help you make the most of your next celebration. And be sure to check out all of our birthday …
Grab and Go Activities Near Halton and Hamilton
Updated April 8, 2021 Lockdown life is all about grab-and-go activities and curbside pick-ups. Running low on things to do at home? Just can’t build one more toilet paper tube creation? These businesses are ready to support you in your at-home fun with their grab and go and curbside pick-up options. Don’t see your business …
Play Winter Bingo and Win!
Raise your hand if you’re stuck at home and bored…me too! Let’s play some winter Bingo! to pass the time, shall we?
Quarantine Printable Time Capsules
This past year has been one for the history books, so why not help your kids remember it with their own COVID-19 Printable Time Capsule? We’ve gathered some great printable options and curated them below. There is even an option for adults!
Virtual Recess – Things Your Kids Can Do At Home
Virtual school means virtual recess – but instead of having a big schoolyard to play in with their friends, our kids need to get some fresh air on their own. Here are some ideas on how to make virtual recess better.
20 Ways to Keep Your Toddler Busy At Home
We asked our toddler experts – parents – how to keep a toddler entertained at home during the lockdown. Here’s what they said.
Little Free Libraries in Burlington and Hamilton
Looking for a new read? Check out our coverage on #BurlOn’s Little Free Libraries, and swap out an old favourite, for a new summer read!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Home
We will all be celebrating New Year’s Eve at home this year, but that doesn’t mean it won’t still be amazing! I know I’m not the only one who’s excited to bid a not-so-fond farewell to 2020! And to help speed up the send-off, we’ve put together ways to say goodbye to the current year …
Send a Letter to a Senior
Write a letter to a senior living away from their family during the lockdown and brighten their day with your kindness.
What Can We Do During Lockdown?
What Can We Do During Lockdown? Hamilton and Halton (and almost all of Ontario) have moved into Grey Zone which means we are even more limited on what we can do during this extended break. But here are some ideas to answer the question “What Can We Do Now?”
9 Everyday Ways to Play With Your Young Toddler
Young toddlers are so much fun. The amount of discovery and learning at this stage is incredible and if you’re like me, you just want to encourage all of it as much as possible. Which is why the way we play and interact with them is so important but can also be so overwhelming. How …
Burlington’s New Play Equipment Lending Library
The City of Burlington Parks and Recreation Department has released a free sports equipment borrowing program just in time for summer! Read on about the new Burlington Play Equipment Lending Library
Outdoor Scavenger Hunts for Kids
If you’ve been on a million walks in the past few weeks, you’re going to love these outdoor scavenger hunts to add a little purpose and destination to your next stroll!
Social Distancing Game Night Ideas
Just because you’re not physically close, doesn’t mean you can’t whoop their butts on game night! Here are some creative and out of the box ways of hosting a Social Distancing Game Night during a pandemic.
Staying Connected While Social Distancing
We’ve got lots of extended family who, in a normal situation, we are lucky enough to visit with often. But with social distancing and being asked to #stayhomestaysafe, we’ve had to improvise!
10 Ways to Give Back During Coronavirus
Giving back isn’t easy during a pandemic, but we found new and much-needed ways to make a difference in our community during this time of crisis.
Socially Distanced Birthday Party Ideas
Who would have ever thought we would be planning birthday parties without a gathering? Not me. But with a birthday to celebrate at the end of April, we sat down and put our thinking caps on to come up with ways to make a social distance birthday amazing.
Indoor Scavenger Hunt for Big and Little Kids
It’s not always easy to get a few minutes to yourself, but we’re here to help! Hopefully, these indoor scavenger hunts give you some time to finish a hot coffee or return an email or two uninterrupted.
Our Favourite Crafts for Kids
If you’re looking for some great gift ideas or ways to keep your at-home kids busy while you work, throw on another load of laundry or even just drink a hot tea, I’m sharing some of the crafts for kids that keep us creative.
“Would You Rather” – Kids Edition!
These are the “Would You Rather” questions for kids I’ve been asking my girls live on our Virtual Pajama Parties on Facebook. You asked for our list, and here it is! We hope they inspire some zany conversations at your home, too!
Indoor Activities for Small Living Spaces
Social distancing and self-isolation are hard enough, but when you’re limited on space because of apartment and condo size, things get extra tricky! We’ve pulled together a few great indoor games for kids to play while indoors.
Our Favourite Family Board Games
I am a huge fan of family board games, and during the next few weeks I know we are going to be playing a lot of them! I get asked for recommendation all the time, and here they are! Board Games For The Littlest Ones Candyland is a classic, and we still own it …
Online Play Dates and Workshops
Many Camps are closed, but that doesn’t mean those with expertise are shuttering themselves away! So many family-friendly businesses and services are taking to the internet to bring your classes and workshops online! Click through our list and find a few that work for your family’s interests! Every day at 1pm EST Mo Willems …