Category Archives: Outdoor Activities

Earth Day | Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas and Activities for Kids

April 22 is Earth Day – a good occasion to think green and do eco-friendly activities together, talk to your children about mother earth and teach them ways to be more conscious about the environment. Here are some ideas for activities and crafts to do with kids on Earth Day

Weekend Activities

Easter was pretty quiet here and we have enjoyed another short week. The weekly theme at Noah’s daycare was “around the world” so he has learned about Italy, China, Mexico and Northern Canada – they also talked a little bit about Denmark, because while learning a few Spanish words on the Mexico day Noah pointed…

Fun Winter Activity – Snow Tubing

We went down the slopes in inflated tubes, and it’s so much fun!! There is one person in a tube, and the tube turns and revolves on the way down, which enhances the fun. On an icy slope the tube goes pretty fast and everybody loved it! A really great winter activity to do with kids.

Winter Activities

We made funny fantom scones Sunday morning – don’t they look great!? I can tell you, they taste yummi! Beautiful sunny winter’s day, and the day of the famous Ice Canoe Race on the St Lawrence River as part of the Quebec Winter Carnival. This is the wildest extreme sport! This year a record of…

Summer Activities

Another sunny day – love it! The heat wave is over and the temperatures are now much more pleasant. Hopefully we can still enjoy a lot of nice warm days throughout August and September and there are still time for some summer outings with the kids …

Welcome Zoe b Organic – First Biodegradable Beach Toys

Zoe b Organic beach toys, made of corn and completely non-toxic. This toy is biodegradable and will dissolve in water or soil in only 2-3 years. It’s a beautiful little set with 5 pieces …

You Asked for Beach Toys – I Got You Beach Toys

I asked you what outdoor toys you would like to see at Little Cool Toys. A lot of you asked for sand and beach toys, so I have some super cool eco-friendly beach toys lined up for you at the store. Here’s a preview …

Balance Bike – A Benefit for Your Toddler

A really cool thing about the balance bike was that we could go for longer walks without having to bring a stroller. He didn’t get so tired using the bike, and when he wanted to walk, this light weight balance bike was super easy to pick-up and carry in one hand.