The interior decor gods have spoken. Lately, everyone seems to be eschewing their millennial pink decor for lavender. Obviously we aren’t tired of pastels yet but things might be looking a little too rosy for some people. Lavender is a very unexpected color for decor, making any additions in your home a surprise and ultimately, a delight. And just like any other shade, you don’t have to have the shabby chic style to make it work for you. In fact, lavender can be a lovely shade paired with your modern neutral decor! Being a cool color, it’s very soft and relaxing, no matter what space it occupies. So when you put lavender in a sea of sleek and contemporary, it...
You’ve gone on 14 first meets and you’re done. You’ve had it. This online dating thing isn’t working. It isn’t working and you’re fine with that. You’ve got a life – a great life. Friends, grown kids, grandkids; you love hanging out with them. You love the garden, your work, the occasional weekend away. You don’t need a man. You Are Stronger Than You Think Of course, a man would be nice. But. He has to be the right man. You’ve tried. The result? Meh. Your daughter’s favorite word, as if meh describes a person. You met 14 men, and got one second date. Yup, Number Ten called and you went out with him again, so it counts as a Real Date. But...
“My son is going to raise his daughter vegetarian!” Fran exclaimed. “I’m inspired to adopt a more plant-based diet! I want to join them.” I found her excitement heartening. More people are making a serious commitment to laying a foundation for their children, a solid foundation of wholesome eating habits. With the dangers of sugar, sugar substitutes, and genetically modified food in the mainstream discourse now, it’s no surprise. Still, the task of shepherding youngsters in a wholesome direction is challenging in today’s world of produced food laced with sugar at every corner store. Sometimes the journey to the mountaintop requires a gradual approach, one that begins with accepting where we are and envisioning the next plateau. Focusing on the...
When kids play with magnetic tiles, they learn about gravity. About stability. About the basics of construction. About building something from scratch, something that originated in their imagination. The best magnetic toys for kids last forever and present endless possibilities for creative play.Magnetic toys and blocks encourage open-ended play, and are just as suitable for kids playing alone as kids engaging in group play. Our favorites magnetic toys all have one thing in common: They encourage kids to explore without limits. Each has an option in which your child is challenged in ways he or she hasn’t been before. That challenge makes playtime and learning enjoyable. In the end you both win—and future report cards should prove it.The Best Magnetic Toys...
"Bring kids to the Apple Store for two hours of fun, imagination, and moviemaking." What you need to know Apple Camp for young kids kicks off round the world this month. Children between 8-12 can attend classes and learn how to make short films on iPad. There are lots of sessions at various stores and also online activities. Apple Camp for young children will begin in stores around the world over the next few days, giving children the opportunity to attend a two-hour workshop all about making movies. Apple Camp this year is a two-hour session for children that will help them create short videos on iPad. From Apple: Bring kids to the Apple Store for two hours of fun,...
