Who would’ve guessed that shaker kitchen cabinets from minimalistic furnishing ideas from early America would be considered modern in the 21st century? That’s right. The whole idea behind shaker kitchen cabinets and other shaker furniture came from…well, Shakers! A group of settlers with devotion to god, hard work, and simple living. Despite being a modest, 1790s religious community, they were marvelously innovative! They crafted all sorts of inventions (most notably, bearing metal), used ahead-of-their-time scientific farming methods, and became an economic success through selling well-made, simply-designed furniture! Bestonlinecabinets offers over 15+ different premium shaker style cabinets for you to choose. Espresso Shaker Kitchen Cabinets Although the core design principles behind Shaker cabinets haven’t changed all that much, the quality has...
With technology so widespread at work, at school, and at home, being able to efficiently interact with it is an essential skill for everyone — adults, teenagers, and children. To a certain extent, the impact of computer literacy in our personal and professional lives can be compared to the importance of literacy a century ago. If illiteracy makes social and professional inclusion difficult or impossible sometimes, the same goes for digital illiteracy. Studies show that higher rates of labor participation and employment are directly correlated with higher levels of digital literacy; to put it differently, if someone has low digital skills, they are most likely to be unemployed, to get unskilled or underskilled jobs, or to receive a lower wage....
We've already mentioned Usborne Publishing in our #Booky100Keepers and now it's the turn of the flip side of the mighty Non-Fiction coin, Dorling Kindersley.Again these were books that both my wife and I remember from our childhoods and books that we were delighted to revisit and rediscover alongside C as her interests grew.DK's books have the highest reputation possible when it comes to non-fiction, with hugely talented teams around the world contributing to their incredible range.Most kids start out with something like the awesome "DK Children's Encyclopedia" - a title that's regularly updated to encompass all the new developments in science and technology, and our understanding of the world around us. It really is "the book that explains everything" and...
Make an ocean sensory bottle with the kids this summer! It’s the perfect sensory activity for summer camps, a preschool ocean theme, or some at-home fun. Related: Pirate Sensory Bottle I think this summer discovery bottle would be fun after you’ve taken a trip to the beach, especially if you happen to have extra shells on-hand. Just be sure to thoroughly clean those shells if they were picked up at the beach. AND this would be a fun sensory activity for kids who want to explore the beach but can’t get to one just yet. How to Make an Ocean Sensory Bottle Don’t worry, it’s not a difficult process at all. Take my word for it, the kids are going...
Kit it out! For busy parents who want to introduce children to wonderful projects and hands-on activities, these kits are fantastic. If you're already a DIY royal with a well-stocked box of scraps, you can keep scrolling. The following kits and projects are experienced as one-off activities or a multi-month subscription — and are a wonderful supplement to distance learning. Some of these cool kits come from right here in the East Bay (noted where possible) and others are national providers. We grouped them roughly in order or price, low to high within each category. These range in topic and price point: science and technology | gardening | cooking and baking | arts and crafts | baby stuff Some links...
