January 2012

Celebrating Chinese New Year in the U.S.

Posted by Mike on January 23, 2012
Wonderful China

Here's my suggestions for taking part in this many thousand year tradition:

Clean the house - Well, how about we lower the bar a bit? We could just sweep around the front door entryway and make a big deal about sweeping all of last year's "bad luck" right out the door.

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Free Play=Healthy Kids

Posted by Sarah on January 20, 2012
Play

How true it is: when we're relaxed and having fun our true colors shimmer and shine like silk in the wind. While you might think it's okay for adults not to play toooo much, children are another story.
Imaginative play is crucial for a child's development

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Discover the Magic Inside Your Child's DIY Fort!

Posted by Sarah on January 08, 2012
DIY

If you've ever built your own secret hideaway, then you can certainly remember all the fun it delivered. It was more than just a place where you could snuggle up inside. There were secrets shared and mysteries solved, stories hatched and dreams declared.

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2012!

Posted by Sarah on January 01, 2012
DIY

In 2012 we resolve to:

  • play more
  • build forts
  • create seasonal nature tables
  • dress to please ourselves (in silk, wool, cotton, and linen) 

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