Try Potting Shed Creations¹ certified-organic sunflower-in-a-bag, which
contains everything you need to sprout a wee version of the cheery spring
herald. The flowers, which blossom 60 to 70 days after germination, last up
to five weeks ‹ far longer than cut blooms that wilt after a few days. The
best part? Your tot can color and personalize the bag to create a great gift
for anyone pining for the return of sunnier days. http://bit.ly/dAEtqc

Via http://www.inhabitots.com/

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One way to get your kids interested in the Olympic Games is to host your own
family Olympic Games event. Have your kids design their teams flag and come
up with names. Every Olympics has a mascot, perhaps a teddy bear or favorite
doll. Hold an opening ceremonies. Here are some ideas for games:

Paper plane folding and throwing
Obstacle course
Discus (using paper plates)
Sock slide (if you have hardwood floors)
Throw the bean bag
Simple gymnastic display

Of course no Olympics Games can be complete without awarding medals and
closing ceremonies. Print out medals. Everyone is a winner!
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/Olympic_medals_with_ribbon.pdf

Via http://www.activityvillage.co.uk

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For those green thumbs in your life, give a gift that keeps on giving.
The three's company succulent kit from Succulent Love Designs. Each kit is
custom made in a wooden box vessel. The kit arrives with instructions and a
photograph, to help recreate the design. Or you could order a ready made
succulent design.
http://succulentlovedesigns.bigcartel.com

Via dailycandy.com

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If you haven't put up your Holiday lights - think about going solar.
http://www.solarsanta.com/

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My children's school start an edible garden program supported and endorsed
by Alice Waters. Naïve about who Alice Waters is, I decided to pick up a
copy of her book, The Art of Simple Food. This food makes me want to be a
better cook or even a cook at all. It is such a practical, informative
cookbook. Treat yourself, and add this book to your collection.
The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution

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Looking for an activity to play with the kiddies this weekend. And get lots
of giggles. This DIY game of Velcro Catch Ball is super fun and super
affordable. Using winter knit gloves and Velcro balls, little hands never
had it so easy in a game of catch.
What you need:
Winter knit gloves the cheap kind
Velcro with sticky back circles are best
Plastic round balls ping pong balls or Wiffle balls

1.Place Velcro stickers onto each plastic ball. You'll only be using the
hard "hook" half of the Velcro (we'll have to come up with another use for
the fuzzy, soft half). Try to place them evenly. I used 6 circular Velcro
stickers on each ball; I wanted to make sure my daughter could catch it, so
the more Velcro the better.

2. Now it's time to play catch. Only use one glove at a time. One pair of
gloves will be enough for 2 people to play catch. One gloved hand can catch
the Velcro ball and one bare hand can pull it off and throw it back.

Via craftzine

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