Imagine Childhood : Magic & Memories That Last a Lifetime

... imagination makes the best of things

Scrap paper...

... fabric remnants...

... tape and a couple of sticks...

... you don't need much to be happy and to have a lot of fun...

Watching this video today was such an amazing reminder of how little it takes to imagine and play...  and how powerful that simple act can be.


The Power of Play:

Leaf Cape

Starlight Flashlights

DIY Telescope

Paper Boats for Puddles

Butterfly Nets

Mini Mudbrick Houses

Simple Paper Kites

And so much more...

The Power of Generosity:

Haiti Relief Heifer International


*Last time in Imagination: Off Season

... tell me a story: winter awake

Although many of us cannot wait for the snow and ice to melt into spring...

This wonderful book, Winter Awake! by Linda Kroll, tells the story of all of the...

... trees, creatures, beetles and...

... bees...

... that can't wait for a little wintry rest after three seasons of hard work.


Winter Awake! is by Linda Kroll with illustrations by Ruth Lieberherr


*Last time in Book Reviews: There's Always Room for You

... barn stories: quiet sunrise

Getting up early on a cold winter's morning to feed the animals takes discipline but the rewards are many fold...

On this morning as I walked down the hill I was greeted by a warm almost cozy hue of pink...

Cold and cozy are words not often used together, maybe inviting is a better description...

.. but what filled my eyes brought cheer to the entire day... An early Valentine from nature...


*Last time in Barn Stories: First Ride

... hidden landscapes

Smooth as glass above...

... a crystal landscape is hiding just below the surface...

... complete with...

..magical fairy ice castles.


You never know what might be hiding right beneath your feet...

Cave Formation Animation

Jewel of the Underground

*Last time in Nature: I Spy

... nature walk: tennessee valley

This week's lovely nature walk comes to us from the Tennessee Valley.  There Sarah and her family went on a walk and enjoyed fresh snow by making snow angels, snowmen and even some fun cardboard snowshoes!  Thank you so much Sarah for sharing this great trip!

If you would like to contribute to our weekly Nature Walk series, you can learn more about submitting photos here, or you can also visit our new Nature Walk Group Pool on Flickr to add your adventures to the collection.

Thanks again Sarah for sharing!


*Last time in Nature Walks: Grand Rapids Michigan