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Artful Mom DC: Brookland: The Kids are Alright!
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Friday, April 30, 2010. Brookland: The Kids are Alright! Has a very active group of parent contributors. So when I was looking for something to do with my son in NE, I checked here first. This is how I gained a little insiders perspective on Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. The playground at North Michigan Park. The Washington Youth Garden. And picnic areas at the National Arboretum. And the Franciscan Monastery. Including gardening demonstrations and workshops,...
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Artful Mom DC: May 2010
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Wild Things with Wild Imaginations. In Maurice Sendak's fantastical children's book Where the Wild Things Are. Take your camera along on a nature hike and document the adventure as you search for the perfect pine cone to display your favorite photo from the day! Of course, simply being in a beautiful setting like a state or national park with your child has its own rewards, not the least of which is to watch a child demonstrate how truly ...
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Artful Mom DC: Toddler Art: Process and Play at Palisades Park
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Saturday, April 10, 2010. Toddler Art: Process and Play at Palisades Park. I discovered a book at the library last week that has me so excited about making art with my toddler son that I feel like I might jump right out of my skin. As I turned each page for the first time, I heard myself repeatedly saying "Wow! Kohl's book is just the thing to help guide AS's toddler endeavors in open-ended art activities. She also wrote a book for preschool children that foc...
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Artful Mom DC: Picnics at the National Mall: Every Day is the 4th of July!
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Friday, April 16, 2010. Picnics at the National Mall: Every Day is the 4th of July! Most Washingtonians have celebrated at least one Independence Day down on the National Mall. The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. And Louise Bourgeois' colossal, bronze Spider. My last recommendation is for the public gardens. Behind the Smithsonian Castle. Picnics are not permitted on the grass to protect the delicate plants, but plenty of outdoor seating on benches is a...
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Artful Mom DC: Eastern Market: Monkeys, Fairies and Whirligigs... Oh My!
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Eastern Market: Monkeys, Fairies and Whirligigs. Oh My! Stroller or wheelchair accessible), a 3-year-old passing by with her grandmother said, "I want to go to Fairy Godmother". It was apparently a place she liked enough to know by name. The two men who operate Monkeys' Uncle. It is closed on Sundays. If you wish to grab lunch at the Market, picnic tables are available outside and it's often easier to find a seat there than at the cafe ...
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Artful Mom DC: Arts in Infancy Part 2: Visual Art
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Friday, December 4, 2009. Arts in Infancy Part 2: Visual Art. Experience for him as I attempted to wash and shave with my right. As soon as the baby's eyes could focus more closely, we lay side by side on the floor together looking upward at illustrated children's books like Harold and the Purple Crayon. Inspiration first came from a surprising source, author and mother Ruth Yaron's bestselling book Super Baby Food. And other art materials that are so safe for ch...
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Artful Mom DC: Wild Things with Wild Imaginations
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Wild Things with Wild Imaginations. In Maurice Sendak's fantastical children's book Where the Wild Things Are. Take your camera along on a nature hike and document the adventure as you search for the perfect pine cone to display your favorite photo from the day! Of course, simply being in a beautiful setting like a state or national park with your child has its own rewards, not the least of which is to watch a child demonstrate how truly ...
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Artful Mom DC: January 2010
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Sunday, January 24, 2010. City Mouse, Country Mouse. My husband and I were reminded that winter is a great time to explore many of these places because, as every savvy traveler knows, popular sightseeing destinations become less crowded as temperatures drop. RCP) is one undervalued jewel with plenty of things to do. So we decided to spend a couple days reacquainting ourselves with this woodland in the Northwest quadrant of DC. Across from the exhibit hall is a pl...
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Artful Mom DC: Brainstorming for a Sunny Tornado: Free and Cheap Activities with Kids in DC
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Creative parenting on a shoestring in DC. Saturday, April 17, 2010. Brainstorming for a Sunny Tornado: Free and Cheap Activities with Kids in DC. I have heard it said that you never feel prepared enough for parenthood. I decided to share this in hopes that it will help others who want the same for themselves and their families. It's more than a simple list, it's encouragement. Please add your suggestions for free and cheap activities with kids in DC in the comment box below, and share the love! Meet new ...