My son has sensory issues. He is not autistic, but he doesn't like sticky things, like glue, on his fingers. He is hesitant to try new things, detests lotion on his skin, and took years to warm up to clay and play doh. Mud is no problem, and neither are his clothes, but for … [Read more...]
Gifts that Change Lives: World Vision
One thing I hate about the holidays is the pressure to BUY something for loved ones that truly have everything, including our kids. The truth is that globally, we are the 25%. Our wealth and the way we dispose of it around gift giving is quite embarrassing when you consider how … [Read more...]
Children’s Music: The Endangerbles
I have high standards for children's music, and well, frankly, The Endangerbles don't make the cut. The message is sweet, for example, "Let's make extinction extinct", but the music is just not that aesthetically pleasing. The Endangerbles’ goal is to be educational and … [Read more...]
Gifts for the Reader: The Deep Black Pond
After reading The Deep Black Pond by Morgan Kostival, you won't quite look at pond life the same again. This "fanciful" book features extremely interesting images, but the story line is a bit off. The children's adventure The Deep Black Pond takes place on a very special … [Read more...]
5 Green Gifts: SLOWCOLOR, ITO EN, STL Ocarina, Life Without Plastic, & Made to Play
1. Boulder Scarf As a weaver and fiber artist, I am fascinated by SLOWCOLOR. The video above not only explains the company's "trend toward more conscious gifting", but the natural, handmade processes of the weavers, spinners, and dyers inspire me. I would love to go and visit … [Read more...]
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