by Barbara Spalding | Aug 5, 2014 | Articles, Parenting Hacks & Helpful Tips
So who doesn’t love playtime and play dates? We were invited to play along side of Mr. Potato Head at the Playskool Play Date in Philly a couple weeks ago. Victoria had plenty of interactive fun as she explored some awesome summer playtime toys. While this...
by Barbara Spalding | Jul 9, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
His biography details a lonely and short lived life but his legacy shall live on forever. Vincent Van Gogh continues to inspire artists, both professionally studied and hobbiest. Follow below for more ways to bring this master artist to life today. Make Van...
by Barbara Spalding | Jul 2, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
So the Summer Family Fun Series continues, as does our art exploration. Last week we looked at Jackson Pollock thanks to a favorite little pig, Olivia. Since the story also contained “Ballet Rehearsal” by Edgar Degas, we figured why not explore Degas a bit further....
by Barbara Spalding | Jun 24, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
My four year old loves the character Olivia… you know the adorable pink pig always dressed in red and black doing most adorable things. Well in the story titled Olivia this little pig takes a family trip to the art museum whereby the author/illustrator, Ian...
by Barbara Spalding | Jun 5, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
UPDATED Having grown up with re-enactments of the Munchkins and Dorothy, it was a pleasure to find that my daughter is just as in love with this old time classic as I was, in fact more so. I remember from my childhood, a particular cousin being talented enough to...
by Barbara Spalding | May 18, 2014 | Articles, Math, Logic & Strategy, Parenting Hacks & Helpful Tips
We’re so excited to be holding our first ever lemonade stand, and just as excited to be supporting a wonderful cause and team of dedicated, sincere supporters. Holding an Alex’s Lemonade stand affords many learning opportunities, the first & most...
