This will be my daughter’s first REAL Halloween (she’s 2.5). And while I’m super excited that she can say “trick or treat” and understands the concept of dressing up and getting candy, I’m pretty keen on safety too. I think that if I start implementing ideas now, that it will just become part of our annual routine *fingers crossed*. After reading numerous sites for their Halloween safety tips, I’ve come up with a list of my own that I’d like to share with you. I’ve used www.safekidscanada.ca, Canada’s safety council website at www.safety-council.org as my starting points. 1. Map out … Continue reading →

Please allow me to introduce myself… My name is Laura Berg, I’m the founder of My Smart Hands™. I have an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Child Studies a Master’s of Education and a certificate in ASL and Deaf Studies. My You Tube channel is in the top 40 of all of Canada, my Facebook group is the largest baby signing Facebook group! I have successfully pitch My Smart Hands™ on the CBC’s Dragon’s Den. I am now excited to be a part of the PTPA panel of bloggers! And now a brief interview with PTPA! PTPA: When did you … Continue reading →

If you’re sitting at home wondering what on earth you’re going to do to make this upcoming Halloween memorable for you and your kids, why not try one of these fun 5 ideas? 1. Make Some Adorable Bakerella Cake Pops! These crafty treats look adorable, are bite-sized and are easier than you think to make. Make a pumpkin patch, a bunch of spooky ghosts, witches, black cats, spiders, and more. Step-by-step instructions are included on this fabulous website: http://www.bakerella.com/trick-or-treats/ Other links to great Halloween treat ideas: http://www.wilton.com/idea/Little-Monster http://www.delish.com/entertaining-ideas/holidays/halloween/martha-stewart-halloween-cupcakes http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/halloween/index.html 2. Make Some Homemade Costumes Together Stuck with a last-minute costume … Continue reading →