Inside a quiet air conditioned room on the bottom floor of a repurposed building on the Northern end of Rio de Janiero, a small group of kids are playing video games. It’s a scene that would be completely ordinary if it were happening anywhere but here. This is Vigário Geral, one of the largest favelas in Rio and a notoriously tough place to grow up. Everywhere you look inside this place, you can see signs of the delicate balance that is required to keep everything moving. Young men patrol the streets, machine guns in hand. Young kids chase each other. Men sit on small stools playing Truco (a Brazilian card game) while a local soccer match happens on a tiny field...
Learn how to make a paper chain the easiest way possible! Making paper chains is a great craft for kids and perfect for party and holidays. Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never made anything before, you can make these chains. You’ll be cutting paper, attaching ends, and stringing loops together. Let’s face it: paper chains have been around forever! They’re nothing new. Since the invention of construction paper and folks making paper crafts . . . paper chains have been a thing. People love making them because they’re easy even if you’ve never made a thing before. They’re also a fun reminder of crafting in school. Who didn’t make one of these when they were little? Just because you’re...
[TAG0] Know your newborn wake hours to help you as a new mom Are you struggling to establish healthy sleep habits with your newborn? As a mom to twins, I understand how difficult it can be to establish healthy sleep habits when it comes to newborns – trying juggling two wake windows! And to help my babies develop healthy sleep patterns, I had to learn all about newborn wake windows. It was no use to have one twin cry and wake the other twin and cycle this all night! Newborns need a lot of sleep – up to 16-17 hours a day – and it’s crucial that they get the right amount of rest to support their growth and development....
Wondering what to draw with chalk? There are tons of creative ways to use this fun outdoor art supply Sidewalk chalk is the Swiss Army knife of summer, and when the days get longer, there’s no better tool we’d rather have in our pockets. From straightforward to seriously creative, we’ve got an idea that will turn your sidewalk into hours of fun. Here are not only cool things to draw with chalk but also some of our favorite ways to make your mark (and then erase it). 1. Draw a backdrop for a picture. Bonus point for scenes where they’re flying or underwater. Need inspiration? See the amazing chalk creations we found around the globe, here. 2. Make silly silhouettes....
This is a collaborative post. Please welcome today's contributor.https://unsplash.com/photos/wYOPqmtDD0wThere are times when we just can't seem to get enough of mundane dinners, with the same routine of roasts, potatoes, and vegetables. Sure, they are tasty, but they become boring after a while. So, why not set that rack of spices in your cupboard to use, and start experimenting with different ideas that will add a little zing to your average dinner time? In this blog post, we're going to run through some simple and easy ways you can spice up your dinners.Use SpicesIf we look at the history of cooking, cultures all over the globe have been using spices to flavor their food for centuries. So, why not do the...
