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The Necessity of Travel

Cultures, For Families, Multicultural, Travel

I just finished reading Andrew Solomon’s article in Conde Nast Traveler magazine called How Traveling to 83 Countries Made Me Who I Am which is now filled with underlines, stars and circles. It was exciting to read along with an idea that I also believe – that travel and connection to individuals of varied cultures is not a luxury […]

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I just finished reading Andrew Solomon’s article in Conde Nast Traveler magazine called How Traveling to 83 Countries Made Me Who I Am which is now filled with underlines, stars and circles. It was exciting to read along with an idea that I also believe – that travel and connection to individuals of varied cultures is not a luxury

Pennsylvania Is Odd and So Is Wherever You Live

Cultures, For Families, For Stores, For Teachers, Multicultural, Tips

Pretzels and Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians eat 12 times more pretzels than the rest of the country. This fun fact comes to you from an interview with Andrea Slonecker, author of Pretzel Making at Home, on the podcast The Splendid Table. Although travel and technology make it easier to learn about fascinating cultural differences around the world, there

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Pretzels and Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians eat 12 times more pretzels than the rest of the country. This fun fact comes to you from an interview with Andrea Slonecker, author of Pretzel Making at Home, on the podcast The Splendid Table. Although travel and technology make it easier to learn about fascinating cultural differences around the world, there

10 Ways to Be British for a Day

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, Play, Tips, World Food

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch of the U.K., surpassing her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.  The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Take a day, or any day, with your kids or students to enjoy British culture.  Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1.  First, wear a crown.

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Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch of the U.K., surpassing her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.  The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Take a day, or any day, with your kids or students to enjoy British culture.  Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1.  First, wear a crown.

Cool Toys for Families Who Have Adopted From China

Cultures, For Families, Multicultural, Play, Tips, Toys

If you’ve adopted from China you probably hope to keep a connection to Chinese culture for your child. In your mind, you’re planning themed dinners for every Chinese holiday, taking weekend trips to the nearest Chinatown, and studying Mandarin together every single day. But, you get busy. It’s not easy. And, you don’t need anything

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If you’ve adopted from China you probably hope to keep a connection to Chinese culture for your child. In your mind, you’re planning themed dinners for every Chinese holiday, taking weekend trips to the nearest Chinatown, and studying Mandarin together every single day. But, you get busy. It’s not easy. And, you don’t need anything

7 Things I Learned at Art on Chocolate

Cultures, For Families, For Stores, For Teachers, Multicultural, Play

I had a booth at a local art fair called Art on Chocolate in Hershey, Pennsylvania.  It’s the first time I’ve personally sold World Village Playsets to the general public since it’s arrival a couple of weeks ago. 1.  Kids can spot a good toy from a mile away. We were about three booths from

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I had a booth at a local art fair called Art on Chocolate in Hershey, Pennsylvania.  It’s the first time I’ve personally sold World Village Playsets to the general public since it’s arrival a couple of weeks ago. 1.  Kids can spot a good toy from a mile away. We were about three booths from

Liberia

Liberia – Wear White to Celebrate!

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, The Bright Side

Remember how you hoped your kids wouldn’t overhear the heartbreaking news about the ebola virus?  It was just too awful.  So many died.  People couldn’t touch or comfort the sick because then they could get sick. Well, today you can join Liberians in wearing white to celebrate the official news that Liberia is ebola-free.  People

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Remember how you hoped your kids wouldn’t overhear the heartbreaking news about the ebola virus?  It was just too awful.  So many died.  People couldn’t touch or comfort the sick because then they could get sick. Well, today you can join Liberians in wearing white to celebrate the official news that Liberia is ebola-free.  People

The Bright Side of Nepal – for Kids

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, The Bright Side

I’m in the habit of writing something good about places in crisis so that you have something good to tell your kids when they’re hearing about devastation in the news.  The news about the earthquake in Nepal is getting worse every day as help is arriving and reporting what they see. Nepal is one of my

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I’m in the habit of writing something good about places in crisis so that you have something good to tell your kids when they’re hearing about devastation in the news.  The news about the earthquake in Nepal is getting worse every day as help is arriving and reporting what they see. Nepal is one of my

how to celebrate chinese new year

Ten Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year With Your Kids Without Spending a Dime

Cultures, For Families, Multicultural, World Holidays

Chinese New Year is the perfect time to teach your children about Chinese culture by celebrating in simple, creative ways Know how to celebrate chinese new year! No need to run to the store just to have a little New Year fun. On Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year) you can play the

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Chinese New Year is the perfect time to teach your children about Chinese culture by celebrating in simple, creative ways Know how to celebrate chinese new year! No need to run to the store just to have a little New Year fun. On Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year) you can play the

Bonsai Mums (Not Banzai Moms)

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural

Banzai Moms:  a Japanese cheer or war cry called out by mothers of children who need something to do. Bonsai Mums:  a potted chrysanthemum dwarfed and trained to an artistic shape. If you are the former, then you may need the latter. I went to a spectacularly large garden today with a conservatory, a meadow and

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Banzai Moms:  a Japanese cheer or war cry called out by mothers of children who need something to do. Bonsai Mums:  a potted chrysanthemum dwarfed and trained to an artistic shape. If you are the former, then you may need the latter. I went to a spectacularly large garden today with a conservatory, a meadow and

The Bright Side of Liberia

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, The Bright Side

There isn’t anything bright about Ebola in West Africa. It’s scary. And above all, it’s sad.  The kids in your care could maybe use a little bright side to go with the news. For those who are well, there have been some major cultural changes to reduce the spread of Ebola. People are no longer

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There isn’t anything bright about Ebola in West Africa. It’s scary. And above all, it’s sad.  The kids in your care could maybe use a little bright side to go with the news. For those who are well, there have been some major cultural changes to reduce the spread of Ebola. People are no longer

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