Taking care of the Earth, reusing, and recycling is very important to me, and today you see a lot of books, cartoons, commercials, and toys that aim to teach kids how to do this. However, there are few products that actually seem as if they'd be interesting to kids. Anna Alter's What Can You Do with an Old Red Shoe?: A Green Activity Book About Reuse is an exception. Each spread begins with a little poem about how an object is no longer fit for its original purpose, and then different anim
Taking care of the Earth, reusing, and recycling is very important to me, and today you see a lot of books, cartoons, commercials, and toys that aim to teach kids how to do this. However, there are few products that actually seem as if they'd be interesting to kids. Anna Alter's What Can You Do with an Old Red Shoe?: A Green Activity Book About Reuse is an exception. Each spread begins with a little poem about how an object is no longer fit for its original purpose, and then different anim
Even though many of us are facing restricted spending, summertime is here and the children are anxious for something to do. But it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg in order to keep them busy and having fun. Superb recollections are often created from simple gatherings, lots of family and friends, and a little creativity. Here are some great tips for enjoying your summer while making lasting memories. Visit your local community services department or swim club. Not only do they have sw
Written by: Angie Arthur from The Arthur Clan (co-founder of I ♥ Faces ) It’s definitely that time of year again, isn’t it? Children, young college students and even older adults are heading back to school again…whether it be to the local public school, a private university or even being schooled in their own homes. In the midst of the stress of school supplies shopping, bulking up the children’s school wardrobe, attending open houses, meeting new teache
Sometimes it’s hard to pick out your child through that mass of other kids. A really great project came in to me from Deb Pilutti for Oliebollen.com. This is such a neat idea. It’s an ID tag . It’s a great craft for kids to help with. You can use it to put on their lunchboxes or backpacks. This makes it easy for them to find their belongings too. If you’re child were ever to get lost, this ID tag would help them get back to you. All you need are a few materials to make this cute little cra
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