One of the MOST important things I want to do for my kids is to create opportunities for them to to use their imagination and ingenuity to "create". Albert Einstein once said that "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand." I fully agree with his statement. I have accomplished so much in life because I actively nurtured creativity in … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2008
Beads and Suncatchers – Wordless Wednesday
Fun Summer Field Trips
And who says you need a classroom to learn? This week my kids and I have done so many fun and educational things together I am in wonderment about why I didn't take this approach before. My son requested that homeschooling commence immediately...no break for summer. This is just fine with me as it allowed me the opportunity to show him first hand how he can in fact learn without sitting at a desk doing drills or being lectured at. I included pictures from my flickr stream if you are … [Read more...]
Eco Stationary from Stubby Pencil Studio
I found a new eco company that I love a few weeks back. In fact I think it only took me 5.0 seconds to click the buy now button after I landed my on Stubby Pencil Studio. Not only do their products rock..the prices rock even harder. One of my favorite product offerings are the 100% recycled greeting cards and invitations called Color 'n Kids™. Not only are they eco friendly they allow for kids to call upon their inner artist as they can color the cards and personalize them. I HATE sending cards … [Read more...]
Gaia Girls – Enter the Earth
Seeking a good series of books for young girls that feature strong, compassionate, and eco savvy role models? In this day of Bratz, Barbie, Teen Beat, and text messages this might seem like a tall order but the Gaia Girls series delivers. These award winning books are aimed at tween girls and I love the strong and ethical characters. I was so impressed by the series I will keep up with reading them myself and save them for my daughter. What I loved the most was that these characters are not … [Read more...]
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