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Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Thanksgiving Camp
“I believe that all children will learn the joy of drawing if encouraged by ample materials, and love strong enough from their parents–and it must be very strong–to refrain from the well-intended but deadly use of unqualified criticism or excessive praise during the very early, very crucial, very creative years of childhood.” –Chuck Jones Have fun at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Camp over Thanksgiving Break: Join the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Camp the week of Thanksgiving. They have designed a 3-day camp to give kids an array of endeavors such as painting, drawing and music. Yes, the whole gamut of creative adventure! Some fun things the kids will do include:…
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SoCal Getaway for Family Fun: Big Bear
I love the Great Outdoors, and I love giving my children the chance to play in and explore the great gifts Mother Nature has given us. I was born in the mid-west and spent the first six years of my life running barefooted through fields, picking berries from the bushes along the dirt road near my grandparents’ farm, and dipping my toes in the lake. Some of my fondest childhood memories include punching holes in the lids of mason jars and chasing fireflies. Here in Southern California, there are no lightning bugs. And the opportunities for real, natural play are harder to find. There are opportunities, thanks to…
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Gifts & Games: A Modern Mom’s Baby Shower
Gifts & Games: A Modern Mom’s Baby Shower With the mood centered around a new life, you’ve already got happy faces surrounded by tons of pastels. But what are some fun games to play during the baby shower and what are worthwhile gifts for the expectant modern mother? It’s All Fun and Games Don’t Say Baby: This game requires not much more than a bunch of old fashioned wooden clothespins and a board announcing the rules. Prop the rules at the entrance to the baby shower, asking everyone to take a pin and wear it. When somebody says the word “baby,” the first person to catch them gets to…
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PBS KIDS OFFERS SNEAK PEEK OF NEW SERIES ODD SQUAD
Yesterday, PBS KIDS announced that full-length streaming video content and new digital games from ODD SQUAD are now available, one month prior to the premiere of the new series giving kids a sneak peek at the series in advance of its November 26 premiere on PBS stations. Six full-length 11-minute “Case Files” from the series, as well as many additional clips that include profiles of the agents, agent training videos, recruitment videos and more, are now available for free on pbskids.org, the PBS KIDS Video App, and PBS KIDS on Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast and Amazon Fire. In addition, two games and parent resources are now available on the…
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Day 12 :: Get Your Home Decluttered in 28 Days: The Backyard
We are on Day 12 of our Home Decluttering Project. Granted, it has taken me more than 28 days to tackle each room in the house, but that is okay! These things can take time and I want you to join in where you can! This project is about making our homes into a de-cluttered and organized place that we enjoy spending time in. I think and feel better when I don’t have so much “stuff” around and this step-by-step, room-by-room series has been therapeutic. So join in where you can if you think your home could use some attention! Since I look out into our garden everyday from…
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Catching the Flu? A Natural Guide to Getting Well Fast
We often use the word flu interchangeably with “common cold” and vice versa. After all, both are ailments which result in similar conditions, such as congestion, aches, and a fever. However, in truth, flus tend to be far more potent in their symptoms and present a greater health risk. They come on more quickly, last over a week, and can result in serious complications such as pneumonia. So what can you do when flu season comes around your neighborhood and you start feeling that familiar tickle at the back of your throat? While most consumers immediately check out over-the-counter medications, there are plenty of natural remedies and behavioral adjustments we…