Inspiritivities
February 28, 2012
Floor village Fairies in a jar Letter scavenger hunt Keepsake blocks Grocery book
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Block Walk
February 21, 2012
I’m Listening
February 17, 2012
Since I do live in Seattle, that gives me the right to co-opt Frasier’s “I’m listening” catch phrase, right? For those of you who’ve been following this blog for awhile (thanks!) as well as you newbies (welcome!), I’d love to hear from you. This has been my basic format so far:
Treasure Hunt
February 15, 2012
Here’s a cheap and easy treasure hunt activity to help entertain your tot. Just put some bird seed, rice, or sand in a plastic container with a lid, for easy storage. Throw in small cups, pretty stones, orphaned figurines, shells, or whatever else you may have on hand (that’s not a choking hazard, of course). … More Treasure Hunt
Super Kids Save the World!
February 13, 2012
That’s right. Super kids. Out to save the world. And I found out about it on Pakistani TV, of all places. My old college roommate posted a video about it on Facebook. She recently returned to Pakistan to help her family after a decade of running charities in Vancouver and Seattle. (Yes, she’s amazing.) Her sister was … More Super Kids Save the World!
Walking
February 10, 2012
Some of us like the gym. Some don’t. Some of us have time for the gym. Some don’t. I’m a double “don’t.”
Surprise and Delight
February 8, 2012
When I worked at Cranium (before it was sadly decapitated by Hasbro) we had a saying we applied to every game and toy we created: Surprise and delight. When I think back to my childhood, it’s the “surprise and delight” moments that really stand out—something wonderful that happened on some ordinary day, suddenly making it … More Surprise and Delight
Lessons in Snorkeling
January 18, 2012
The reason I love snorkeling so much is that it’s always been quite difficult for me. I can’t really swim (pathetic, but true) and no matter how many times I’ve gone snorkeling, I always have to work through a minor panic attack to get accustomed to inhaling with my masked face in the water. Yet, … More Lessons in Snorkeling
Memory Box
December 28, 2011
For awhile now I’ve been wanting to do something special with some of the things I have that were Sue’s or that remind me of her. I really like the idea of giving Szaba a physical place to go when she misses her grandma or wants to know more about her. That’s why I decided … More Memory Box
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