Every day Tomi and Mimi look outside from their balcony to see the tuktuks, the cycle rickshaws, the dogs and the people in their colorful clothes. In the morning a pushcart with vegetables stops in front of the house. As well as a fruit cart. Today they were looking out over the street of their house and they got a lovely surprise. Who do you think came at the door? Who was walking down the street? It was a cow! Yes indeed, and not just one, all day long cows walked on and off trying to get a bite to eat.

Make a puppet that looks like you! Today Tomi & Mimi did something really funny! They made felt puppets of themselves. They think it worked out really well and find them strikingly similar to themselves (despite those big eyes...). You can make Tomi and Mimi...

Craft your own Hand Flowers for Mom or Dad Surprise your mom or dad with a beautiful bunch of flowers. You don't need to go to the flower shop or pick flowers from the garden. Just trace your hands, decorate and your flowers are done. It makes a great gift for someone...

Traveling is an amazing way to learn about new countries, cultures and people. When Tomi and Mimi heard they were going to visit Vietnam, they wanted to know all about this Asian country and they did that in a creative way, read on for tips and resources.

Tomi and Mimi made these cute Chinese Lanterns for Chinese New Year. It is very simple and a nice quick craft for at home. You just need some sturdy paper, scissors, glue and some markers or paint to decorate.

Water puppetry is a traditional art form that originated in North Vietnam. The villagers would entertain each other, while standing in the water, bringing to life legends and old tales…Although Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi is probably the most famous one, you can visit water puppet theaters all over Vietnam. Here are a few options.

Also known as the City of Lanterns, this historical trading post is filled with old buildings, teahouses, restaurants, shops, museums, and … lanterns. There are lanterns to make, lanterns to buy and lanterns to lit. Tomi and Mimi went on a little boat ride and placed a lit candle in the water. It was a lovely sight and all the little lanterns together were making a colorful feast on the river.

Make a quick costume with these simple halloween costume ears Halloween with Tomi and Mimi is always sweet, not because of the treats...But because they choose to be cute sweet animals. Tomi and Mimi are not really into scary halloweens. So when they are asked what...

Can a Historical Society be a fun place to visit? You bet! Tomi and Mimi went to see the DiMenna Children's Museum inside the New York Historical Society (NYHS) in the UWS of New York City. They couldn't get enough of the activities, galleries, Story Time and objects...

  Holiday season kicks off when the stores are filled with pumpkins and corn and beautifully decorated pumpkins are everywhere to inspire. Here at home with Tomi and Mimi it was no difference. Pumpkins we got and Pumpkins we decorated. The results are, as you can...