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Here Comes Peter Cottontail | Easter Egg Hunt
[10 Apr 2009 | One Comment]
<i>Here Comes Peter Cottontail</i> | Easter Egg Hunt

Hippity Hoppity Easter’s on it way! Here Comes Peter Cottontail is a beautifully illustrated book with the entire beloved song as its text. Easter is one of my favorite holidays. My parents always made it memorable for us as children. Easter morning was filled with goodies and excitement.  There was always a beautiful new Easter Dress with gloves, a purse and a bonnet to wear to church, which we loved! And then, of course, there was the hunt! The Easter Bunny always hid both our baskets and the eggs.  The older we got the harder they were to find. The joy was evident on my father’s face as we searched and searched our house diligently seeking our prize. I cannot think of a new tradition or event that would be more fun.  Enjoy this Easter together as a family. Happy Easter!

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Look-Alikes Around the World | Recyclables Art Project
[22 Jan 2009 | No Comment]
<i>Look-Alikes Around the World</i> | Recyclables Art Project

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Thanks to my brother-in-law, who is studying at ASU to become an industrial designer, my kids have a new favorite hobby – creating artwork from stuff in our recycling bin. My daughter loves crafts, and anytime she is bored she breaks out the recyclables and creates something fabulous! Its a great, super cheap way for her to express her creativity.
The formal and far more beautiful version of this art form can be found in a fantastic picture book. Look-Alikes Around the World spans many ages and sparks imagination in anyone. Artist Joan Steiner takes everyday objects in all shapes, sizes, and colors and combines them to make “postcards” that imitate snapshots of some of the most famous and recognizable destinations in the world.
So curl up at night and browse through the book with your kids, pointing out all of the buttons, vegetables, office supplies, candies, musical instruments, and more. Then on Saturday morning, pile your kitchen table with recyclables, boxes, glue, ribbons, and anything else you’re willing to part with and let your kids make their own masterpieces.

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