Tile Zen watercolor for children

A simple tile with watercolor = hours of fun for the beginner's mind of a child.

Simply wash and create anew!

Be sure to document with your handy cam and get creative on the computer.

The possibilities are endless!

R:-)

Chocolate!

Looking for something fun to do this summer in the kitchen? Something that will also be just as fun to eat-

CHOCOLATE!

Buying in bulk is essential here-

go wild in the kitchen with melted chocolate which can be shaped or drizzled onto a cooking sheet.

Have fun and yum!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art!

Another backyard gem for us to explore- now that school's out take the kids for a day of art and creativity at this spacious
art museum. Plenty for a full day of fun!
R

p.s. send an Eric Carle postcard below


http://www.picturebookart.org/Send_Ecard

Look Park!

Looking for a fun adventure this summer?

http://www.lookpark.org/

Right in our back yard is the lovely Look Park!

Cardinal Creation!

A pair of mating Cardinals is dancing in my backyard . . right across the street from the Veteran's Skate Park in Northampton, MA. Beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1h4vGFO_Qg&feature=related

They dance and prance and chirp so loudly.

Here is what i found on the meaning of Cardinals:
Symbolic Meaning of Cardinals
September 28, 2007, 7:56 pm
Filed under: animal symbolism, animal totems, nature, new age, spirituality, symbolism | Tags: animal guides, animals, bird watchers, bird watching, birds, cardinals, meanings, signs, Symbol, thoughts, totems, wildlife, winter

The symbolic meaning of cardinals deals with vibrancy and brilliance.

As we observe the cardinal - particularly against the backdrop of the stark winter months, we are reminded that even when things appear bleak or isolated, there is always the presence of beauty, hope, and love.

Cardinals encourage us to express our brilliance and reveal our truest selves. Their radiant red is a symbol for us to recognize the gifts in our hearts that we have to give to others in love and friendship.

Here is a quick summary of the attributes & symbolic meaning of cardinals:

* Sexuality
* Vibrancy
* Renewal
* Self-reflection
* Friendliness
* Vitality
* Goodwill
* Industry
* Brilliance

More on the symbolic meaning of cardinals can be found here.

http://symbolic-meanings.com/2007/09/28/symbolic-meaning-of-cardinals/

Here is another video, especially pleasant to watch! Enjoy and be well friend,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cmr2IDIbdc&feature=related

Rachel

p.s. Cardinals must really like Holly trees because here is another Holly tree just like the one in our yard and the Cardinal looks red as a berry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS45FgG2LyQ&feature=related

Sweet Cider-making video!

For a long time now I have wished I could drink cider vinegar for health, but it's just too intense. Now I have found cider syrup . . and I am a very excidered about it! lOL! mix the two and I've got a match made in New England!


http://woodscidermill.com/VIDEO/CiderVideo_Broadband.html

Horse as Healer-Artemis born at the Epona riding community!

http://taoofequus.com/