Valentine's Day Card
Yes, it's that time again! February has arrived and with it comes feelings of love, visions of pink and red paper hearts, and tastes of...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Community Quilt
Quiltmaking has been around for centuries for protection and insulation during cold weather, but also as a way for families to...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 15, 20211 min read
Shaving Foam Art!
We're not sure who thought to combine shaving cream and acrylic paint, but it's a work of art! Here what you need: Shaving cream (some...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Seniors
Reading, whether it's novels, newspapers, or other texts, can benefit everyone at any age. As we age, this relaxing pastime can often be...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 10, 20212 min read
Geometric Art Using Painter's Tape
One of the easiest ways to get the creative juices flowing is through art. You may not be a well-renowned painter, sculptor, or...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 27, 20201 min read
Noisemaker Craft for NYE!
The start of the new year is approaching and what better way to celebrate the end of 2020 than by making a lot of noise! Usher in the new...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 20, 20202 min read
Pasta Christmas Wreath
Nowadays you can buy just about any shape, size, and colour dried pasta, however, did you ever think to use them as a piece of art? Back...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Penguin Craft
One of the most adorable animals representing the season of Winter, cold, snowy days, and playful movements is the penguin! We wanted to...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 2, 20201 min read
Matching Game
An important part of mental health and fitness in older adults is by using a variety of games such as crosswords, sudoku, and puzzles. ...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Advent Calendar
Yesterday, Sunday, November 29th, was the first day of Advent, celebrated by those of the Catholic faith. The first day of Advent is the...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 22, 20201 min read
Stick & Twig Christmas Tree
Have fun making this adorable Christmas tree with your elderly loved one or those in your care. Using items from nature and a few...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 15, 20202 min read
Snowflake Ornament
As winter begins to impress us with its beauty, we are reminded of the unique and often playful designs of snowflakes. In today's...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 13, 20201 min read
World Kindness Day
Observed globally in many countries, World Kindness Day is a way to show gratitude to others and perform good deeds to those in your...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 8, 20202 min read
Field of Painted Poppies
Originally called Armistice Day, Remembrance Day is celebrated to mark the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday,...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 18, 20202 min read
Sock Craft Ideas
Ever wonder what to do with old worn-out socks, mismatched pairs, and those elusive single socks that made it through the dryer cycle...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Paper Plate Pumpkins!
Who said you can't bring out the glow of a Jack-o-Lantern into your home without the mess of carving and scooping out pumpkin seeds!? Try...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Paint Pour
Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fascinating technique of fluid movement on a canvas. Using a few materials and your own movements, you and...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Paint with Leaves!
Last week, we wrote a blog on an activity for enjoying the great outdoors by picking colourful autumn leaves to sort and classify as a...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 14, 20202 min read
Racing Cars
Although fun for some seniors, we are not suggesting seating your elderly loved one in a race car and firing up the engines, we are...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Sept. 8: This Day in History
From marble statues to comic books to legendary entertainers, films, and television, September 8th was a popular day in the Arts!...
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