TAG: winter
Picture books for frosty days
Posted in Parents and Teachers on January 2, 2018 at 6:00 am
by Sheri Boggs Winter is just not my thing. I’m too clumsy to ski. It’s too cold to enjoy being outside. And I get too dispirited by the short days to remember to take my vitamin D. I pretty much just grit my teeth, put on my stupid tights (and gloves, and boots, and hat, […]
Tags: book list, booklists, books, family, kids, parents, picture books, reading, winter, young learners
Do you hygge? What it is and how to do it this winter
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 26, 2017 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole Do you hygge? Maybe you have no idea what I’m asking about. I didn’t either, until recently when I listened to the audiobook of Meik Wiking’s The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living. I highly recommend reading or listening to this book. The author himself does the reading for […]
Tags: activities, ambiance, blues, camaraderie, candelight, candles, comfort, comfort food, companionship, contentment, cozy, Danish, happy, happy living, hygge, hyggeligt, jazz, music, nourishment, snuggle, winter
Winter celebrations and activities for kids, one and all!
Posted in News on November 15, 2017 at 12:15 pm
FOR ALL AGES Kids 8 and under must bring an adult. International Ninja Day Celebrate International Ninja Day (on December 5) a bit early with crafts, games, and activities. Costumes are welcome. DEER PARK Thursday, Nov 30, 3:30–4:30pm CHENEY Friday, Dec 1, 4–5:30pm MORAN PRAIRIE Friday, Dec 1, 4–5:30pm Airway Heights Winter Festival Celebrate […]
Tags: activities, Beauty and the Beast, celebrations, coding, cookie decorating, cookies, events, family, food, holidays, Hour of Code, International Ninja Day, kids, movie, ninja, parents, reading, STEM, technology, teens, tweens, Ugly Holiday Sweater Decorating, ugly sweater, video, video editing, videos, web coding, winter, Winter Festival, young learners
Battling the winter blahs
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 10, 2017 at 6:00 am
By Susan Goertz As we face another month of chilly winter weather, I find it a challenge to get myself outside. I am a nature lover and a fairly active person, but you will rarely see me in the gym. I want to exercise under open skies while gentle breezes drift over my skin. Which […]
Tags: aromatherapy, cleanse, cold, exercise, health, indoor, weather, winter, yoga
