Comments on: The Creative Family http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/ Green and Natural Parenting Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Nadine http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5637 Nadine Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:12:14 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5637 I have been searching for a book like this FOREVER! I just placed my order on amazon for it! I have a degree in Child Development and I am a BIG believer in open-ended EVERYTHING- reading, art, play, etc. People think I'm crazy because I push away the coloring books in favor of markers and plain paper. Another book I'd like to recommend is Einstein Never Used Flashcards. I'd love to give this book as a shower gift to parents but it's just one of those things (MY soap box I suppose). Thanks for this WONDERFUL site! I have been searching for a book like this FOREVER! I just placed my order on amazon for it! I have a degree in Child Development and I am a BIG believer in open-ended EVERYTHING- reading, art, play, etc. People think I’m crazy because I push away the coloring books in favor of markers and plain paper. Another book I’d like to recommend is Einstein Never Used Flashcards. I’d love to give this book as a shower gift to parents but it’s just one of those things (MY soap box I suppose). Thanks for this WONDERFUL site!

]]> By: Kristen http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5636 Kristen Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:13:56 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5636 Thanks Tiffany! I picked up this book at my local library and I love it. My boys and I created one of the projects this weekend. See the results on my blog at http://kf-creativestash.blogspot.com/ Thanks Tiffany! I picked up this book at my local library and I love it. My boys and I created one of the projects this weekend. See the results on my blog at http://kf-creativestash.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Tamara http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5635 Tamara Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:11:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5635 Another creative and fun idea is to hold a "CHAIR-ity"Auction Have local artists find old chairs and breathe new life into them by painting,reupholstering etc and sell them at a silent or live auction and have all the proceeds go to charity.My Son and I just hosted one for the local food bank,and now tonight my daughter's school got in on the action and are submitting chairs painted by their own little artists and are selling them tonight at the school's annual art show(proceeds from chairs to charity) The art teacher was very grateful I came to her with this idea,as even the boys ,who generally hate art, really enjoyed this project. This is a win win project;It raises funds for a worthy cause and helps to keep reusable items out of the landfill! P.S. one person even made a chair out of old skis! Another creative and fun idea is to hold a “CHAIR-ity”Auction
Have local artists find old chairs and breathe new life into them by painting,reupholstering etc and sell them at a silent or live auction and have all the proceeds go to charity.My Son and I just hosted one for the local food bank,and now tonight my daughter’s school got in on the action and are submitting
chairs painted by their own little artists and are selling them tonight at the school’s annual art show(proceeds from chairs to charity)
The art teacher was very grateful I came to her with this idea,as even the boys ,who generally hate art, really enjoyed this project.
This is a win win project;It raises funds for a worthy cause and helps to keep reusable items out of the landfill!
P.S. one person even made a chair out of old skis!

]]> By: Wendy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5634 Wendy Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:32:49 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5634 Amanda has a fantastic blog as well, for any of you that don't already know about it. Such a peaceful place to visit (at www.soulemama.com). She's a super nice lady. Amanda has a fantastic blog as well, for any of you that don’t already know about it. Such a peaceful place to visit (at http://www.soulemama.com). She’s a super nice lady.

]]> By: Jane @ Kidzarama http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5633 Jane @ Kidzarama Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:01:06 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5633 Our creation station is a little wanting at the moment, with a lot of our craft stuff in storage. But I'm slowly unpacking and the kids are loving each new addition. Thanks for letting us know about this great book, Tiffany :) Our creation station is a little wanting at the moment, with a lot of our craft stuff in storage.
But I’m slowly unpacking and the kids are loving each new addition.

Thanks for letting us know about this great book, Tiffany :)

]]> By: PreSchool Mama http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5632 PreSchool Mama Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:35:42 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5632 Lovely suggestions! I've been getting a little lax about creativity in my home, and this is just the sort of push I needed. I feel terrible about it since my son is such a creative little boy, and I am falling behind a little on encouraging that, thanks to the hundred commitments that dog my day. Thanks for the wake up call! Lovely suggestions! I’ve been getting a little lax about creativity in my home, and this is just the sort of push I needed. I feel terrible about it since my son is such a creative little boy, and I am falling behind a little on encouraging that, thanks to the hundred commitments that dog my day. Thanks for the wake up call!

]]> By: julia stewart http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5631 julia stewart Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:41:53 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5631 what is the brand name for the water colors and the 'good brushes'? where can I find them what is the brand name for the water colors and the ‘good brushes’?

where can I find them

]]> By: Clare http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5630 Clare Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:20:41 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5630 I ordered this book a few days ago at someone else's recommendation. My husband commented, "we already ARE a creative family." It sounds like the book has much to offer even the most creative. :) Thanks for the pointers on art supplies, Do you recommend any online providers? My goal is to make my daughter a really nice art supply box for Christmas. I have only ever known Crayola. I ordered this book a few days ago at someone else’s recommendation. My husband commented, “we already ARE a creative family.” It sounds like the book has much to offer even the most creative. :) Thanks for the pointers on art supplies, Do you recommend any online providers? My goal is to make my daughter a really nice art supply box for Christmas. I have only ever known Crayola.

]]> By: Beckie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5629 Beckie Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:31:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5629 I had this book on pre-order for a YEAR on Amazon before it came out, and I think it was well worth the wait!! It's fun, well written, and really has some great ideas (and now you don't have to wait a year for it anymore, LOL) I had this book on pre-order for a YEAR on Amazon before it came out, and I think it was well worth the wait!! It’s fun, well written, and really has some great ideas (and now you don’t have to wait a year for it anymore, LOL)

]]> By: Summer http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5628 Summer Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:31:47 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5628 I wanted to add, you would probably also like this book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Great-Yarns-Close-Knit-Family-Gildersleeve/dp/0979846943/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213298976&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Great Yarns for the Close-Knit Family</a>. It combines knitting and children's stories, perfect for creative families. :) I wanted to add, you would probably also like this book Great Yarns for the Close-Knit Family. It combines knitting and children’s stories, perfect for creative families. :)

]]> By: Summer http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5627 Summer Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:26:20 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5627 Everyone has been talking about this book lately it seems. I'm definitely adding it to my wish list! Everyone has been talking about this book lately it seems. I’m definitely adding it to my wish list!

]]> By: LaTara http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5626 LaTara Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:00:27 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5626 You know I am really trying to get into having a Creation Center in my home. I think we do a great disservice to your kids when we don't encourage them to be creative and imaginative. I know as a child it was not invited much in my home other than with my Barbie dolls. I will be picking up this book. Thanks for the review. You know I am really trying to get into having a Creation Center in my home. I think we do a great disservice to your kids when we don’t encourage them to be creative and imaginative. I know as a child it was not invited much in my home other than with my Barbie dolls.

I will be picking up this book. Thanks for the review.

]]> By: J http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5625 J Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:51:10 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5625 I grew up living many of the principles of that book, and frankly, I can't imagine a childhood any other way. Also, my mom and I always tie-dyed the shirts we stained. Always. It's kind of cute to see it being presented as a practical solution :) I grew up living many of the principles of that book, and frankly, I can’t imagine a childhood any other way.

Also, my mom and I always tie-dyed the shirts we stained. Always. It’s kind of cute to see it being presented as a practical solution :)

]]> By: Angela http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/12/the-creative-family/#comment-5624 Angela Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:46:46 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1248#comment-5624 I will def. have to get this book. I have never thought about just dying those clothes that get stained. Thank You for the info!!! I will def. have to get this book. I have never thought about just dying those clothes that get stained. Thank You for the info!!!

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