The other day I was searching for a few children's gift ideas and card ideas for Valentine's Day that did not feel cheap and junky. It seems to me that most gift ideas nowadays are plastic and cheap looking but I wanted some ideas with a "classic" or "vintage" feel...throwbacks to simpler days when gifts were made to last and be treasured. I also wanted something candy free and I think I managed to find a few treasures that fit the bill. These were some of the gift ideas I bookmarked: 1. … [Read more...]
Fairy Play – The Enchanted Cupboard
When I think about what I want my kids to get out of all the time they spend playing I realize that beyond learning and creating I also want something more for them... enchantment, magic, adventure. To this day one of the most magical play moments I recall as a child was when I was about 8 years old. I was on an overnight trip, staying in my grandparents motor home. We were at a horse show where my grandfather and my Aunt were competing in the barrel races. While I was interested in watching … [Read more...]
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