Making individual piñatas for your kidlets for Cinco de Mayo. These are great party favors since each wee one gets to keep what’s inside and also, this way, each wee one gets the same amount of stuff. No head injuries involved! *brown paper lunch bags (though any color will do) *oodles of tissue paper *scissors […]
The perfect sandbox is one that draws a crowd of kids all summer and that calls to mind the greatest of all play sites: the beach. What makes the difference between a good sandbox and a bad one? Be sure the site is right. Build it big. Add wide seating. Hide the toys. Cover it […]
Consider gifts for the classroom – a book, special art supplies that the teacher may like (water color paper, etc), stamps and a new stamp pad in a pretty / fun color. Bring in a vase and have each child bring in a flower from home. At the end of the week, the teacher will […]
The market to try this year – Beaverton Farmer’s market. It’s gotten great reviews (unlike Tigard’s). Beaverton Farmers Market is on SW Hall Blvd between 3rd and 5th Streets. 12455 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005  Farmer’s Market Scavenger Hunt Find a yellow fruit or vegetable. What is it? Find a purple food with an […]
