Creativity
Why you need music in you life
“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances.”–Maya Angelou Music is almost like breathing to help us stay well, happy, and inspired. You all may have some life experience that gave you a love of music. For me, I’ve always loved music. But one life experience I had was when I worked at a…
Read MoreDo you want a bigger, fuller life?
If you answered yes, these are some of the best ways to discover the most beautiful life waiting for you.
Read MoreGREAT IDEAS TO SPARK KIDS INTEREST IN WINTER ADVENTURES
Snow flurries began to fall and they swirled around people’s legs like house cats. It was magical, this snow globe world.” ―Sarah Addison Allen, author Winter can be a season of adventure and wonder for kids. Duke and Daisy want to help kids discover the many wonders of winter.…
Read More3 Great authors’ childhoods can inspire children’s writing dreams
Duke and Daisy have a new assistant, Dugan the Literary Critic. He spends his time finding great books for children. Here’s what he found for his first assignment. Dugan, the Literary critic, discovered a fantastic book, “Before they were Authors Famous Authors – Famous Writers as Kids.” These illustrious authors’ stories may inspire future…
Read More10 Super Reasons Why Kids Need A Tree House
TREEHOUSE A treehouse, a free house, A secret you and me house, A high up in the leafy branches Cozy as can be house. A street house, a neat house, Be sure to wipe your feet house Is not my kind of house at all- Let’s go live in a treehouse.” Shel Silverstein, Where…
Read More3 Native American arts still inspire and recharge us
If you ever noticed, the countless rock and cave paintings dominate the American Indian culture. You realize that Native Americans have contributed to the arts in many different moods and mediums. For example, it is the buffalo’s role in the lives of the American Indians, and they depicted the grand…
Read MoreDiscover why your mind, body, and spirit need a vacation among the trees like Mary Oliver.
WHEN I AM AMONG THE TREES by Mary Oliver When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust equally the beech, the oaks, and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. You may wonder why you need a vacation among the trees. Let’s start with some fascinating facts about…
Read MoreHelp your kids discover Peter Pan’s magic and learn to fly with J. M. Barrie
Duke and Daisy got to thinking about kids today with all the Covid -19 restrictions that kept them from their usual fun activities. They decided that Peter Pan would be a guy to help kids have fun and feel free and adventurous. Since the author of Peter Pan is J.M. Barrie and it’s Mr. Barrie’s…
Read MoreHow to find inspiration to help you recharge by exploring and living with Nature
BLOG-4.22.docx What, in the earth world, is there not to be amazed by and to be steadied by and to cherish? – Mary Oliver Nature is the fundamental gift that gives us so many free benefits. Dhava Patel gives us Five Proven Ways Spending Time in Nature Inspire Creativity. To give you more inspiration…
Read MoreWhy do Kids Love and Need Tall Tales?
Tall tales may have their origins around frontier campfires in the 1800s. Perhaps they began as “bragging contests” among the tough pioneers who were exploring the Wild West. And the stories kept getting wilder. Tall tales are essentially stories and storytelling can help kids solve problems, deal with stressful situations, and increase inner harmony. Tall…
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