Amy Valm

Amy Valm

Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.

Latest from Amy Valm

How to make basketball pennants

How to make basketball pennants

Your little court stars can design their own vintage pennants to cheer on their favourite teams.

How to make binoculars using paper rolls

How to make binoculars using paper rolls

It's time to play pretend and go on a safari adventure with your kid. But first, craft these cute field glasses made from toilet paper rolls.

How to throw a monster party

Birthday parties

How to throw a monster party

Little ghouls and boys will gobble up the sprinkle doughnuts at this monster party, but make sure the decor and activities are spooky, too.

You've gotta see this wild umbilical cord art

You've gotta see this wild umbilical cord art

Celebrate your precious miracle with this new decor trend: umbilical cord art.

17 adorable DIY pet costumes for Halloween

17 adorable DIY pet costumes for Halloween

Conquer the neighbourhood with your pet in tow dressed in one of these oh-so-cute Halloween costumes.

How to get through a wait at the doctor's office

How to get through a wait at the doctor's office

Silence sighs of boredom with this simple trick. It'll make the wait at the doctor's office fun for parents, too.

3 easy ways to remove gum from clothing

3 easy ways to remove gum from clothing

Fear not! Removing gum from clothing is actually pretty painless. We have three ways to conquer it.

How to make slip-on shoes

How to make slip-on shoes

Forget laces, these DIY slip-on shoes are easy to make and will help your little one get their shoes on and off in no time.

Little boy asks for the weirdest birthday cake ever

Little boy asks for the weirdest birthday cake ever

Four-year-old Benz requested maybe the greatest birthday cake EVER.

10 cute play kitchens

10 cute play kitchens

Raise your spatula, these play kitchens have all the bells and whistles and are super cute, too.

Bet you can't guess what this kid's Halloween costume is

Bet you can't guess what this kid's Halloween costume is

Think long and hard on this. Here's a hint: it stinks.

9 Great Baby Play Mats

9 Great Baby Play Mats

Perfect for tummy time, learning to roll, crawl, walk and reducing noise, the best baby play mats are so multi-functional. They're pretty cute, too!

12 sweet baby shower treats

12 sweet baby shower treats

What's a baby shower without treats? We don't blame you if you have a hard time narrowing from this selection of sweets. Oh, just make them all!

10 Best Board Games for Preschoolers

10 Best Board Games for Preschoolers

We asked an expert toy buyer which boardgames are best for preschoolers who are learning math and to identify letters and words. Here are her picks.

Disney announces live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid

Disney announces live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid

Yes, it's happening. The Little Mermaid is coming back with new music and a new cast. Squee!

J.K. Rowling to release three more Harry Potter books

J.K. Rowling to release three more Harry Potter books

Spotify launches a new family zone

Spotify launches a new family zone

Known for their playlists, Spotify announced they're brand new interactive family zone to promote language and learning for little ones.

Sassy mom shames son for criticizing breastfeeding woman

Sassy mom shames son for criticizing breastfeeding woman

When an adult man shamed a woman breastfeeding her baby at the pool, his mom swooped in to defend her and it was hilarious.

8 adorable baby shower themes

8 adorable baby shower themes

Planning a soiree for the mom-to-be? Check out our roundup of adorbs baby shower themes.

How to throw a spelling bee party

Birthday parties

How to throw a spelling bee party

How do you spell fun? This sweet word-themed party will have your preschooler buzzing.