Archives for April 2016
Guide to Home Restoration Projects
April 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
11 Clever Ways to Display and Store Children’s Books
April 11, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Inspire a love of books in young readers by keeping their beloved stories easy to see and reach
My mom tells me that as a little girl I would memorize children’s books and then recite them to my baby brother, pretending I was reading them. This is how I first developed my love of books and reading, and I remember all my favorites always being close at hand whenever I wanted them.
Reading to children creates lifelong memories. I still feel a wave of happy nostalgia when I see Blueberries for Sal, Babar and Are You My Mother? Keeping books easy to see and reach can ensure that you and your kids enjoy them more often. When little ones are in the crib, display books so the grown-ups can easily choose and grab one at story time. As your kids start walking around, you’ll want spots they can see and reach themselves.
Carole King’s Musical Intuition, in Her Own Words
April 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The new documentary Carole King: Natural Woman charts the singer-songwriter’s story from 1960s New York City, to the music mecca of 70’s LA, to the present. In this short excerpt from the film, we hear from King as she talks about her precocious songwriting and the dreams she always had for herself. The documentary premiered on PBS on February 19, 2016, and is now available on iTunes and Amazon.
10 Ideas for an Anything-but-Boring Basement
April 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Let your imagination run wild and get the most bang from your basement
If you’re lucky enough to have a basement in your home, don’t let this prime real estate go to waste. Whether you want to make it a family-friendly hangout or a sophisticated space for adults, there’s a range of possibilities in creating an underground gem. Here are 10 tips for making the most of this special space.
Do Home Improvements: Add Value to Your Home?
April 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment
What a Concert for the Deaf is Like [video]
April 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Concert for the deaf may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s absolutely not. This inspirational story describes how a concert for the deaf works, and it seems awesome.
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