There’s been a lot of hype about recycling in the last few decades, and many cities and states across the country have grown significant recycling programs. America is still behind other nations, yet we are recycling more than ever before. But before we all pat ourselves on the backs, let’s look a little more closely [...]
Lamby skipped down to the field with a grin. “The 21st Grasshopper Games can begin!” “Hooray!” they all cheered, and then started their stretching. The first game would be Baby Grasshopper Fetching! “Ready! Set! Go!” Lamby said with a smile. The grasshoppers bounded with bountiful style. They raced past the log, picked up baby grasshoppers, [...]
Decorating Flip Flops With Style Looking for a fun idea for outdoor summer parties that doesn’t involve water? How about decorating flip flops! What you’ll need: A pair of flip flops for each child. Decorating beads and/or trinkets. Stickers. Yarn. String, strong thread or fishing wire. Let each child pick out their favorite trinkets or [...]
In the midst of life’s busyness, it can be easy to focus intently on one thing, get stressed out and lose perspective. Sometimes, all it takes to break the stress-cycle is to pause and take one deep breath. This one act can do wonders to reorient ourselves, change our perspective, and lower stress levels. It’s [...]
“Why has it gotten so hot?!” Cubby wondered. “My tongue is quite droopy. I bleat like I’ve blundered.” So Cubby collapsed near a tree in the shade, and said “I’m not moving! And I can’t be swayed!” But then, what was that? From just over the shrubs? It sounded like splashing and glubbity-glubs. And wait! [...]
