Imagine Childhood : Magic & Memories That Last a Lifetime

... nature walk: deer trail, co

This week's wild nature walk comes to us from the hills of the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary in Deer Trail, CO. There, Lauren and her friends took in the great wide open, and got to meet some new friends in the process. Thank you Lauren, for sharing your wonderful adventure with us! 

We love to share! If you would like to contribute to our weekly Nature Walk series simply email us at [email protected] or tag us on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #icnaturewalk.

Thanks again Lauren for sharing! 

* Last time in Nature Walks: Echo Park, CA

... weekend links

 

Here are a few things that kept us curious this week. 

• When our world crosses with the avian world, there are steps we can take to give them a helping hand. 
• Well this is just plain cool! The largest image of space ever...
• We think the similarity between our lovely Balance Blocks and these amazing sculpture towers might be more than coincidental (wink). 
• Summer is almost here! What better time to dive into a project like raising butterflies.
• Calling all yoga mamas! One of us here at Imagine Childhood is absolutely loving this new Yoga Mama book and thought you all should know how awesome it is too. 
• The unofficial start of summer is here! Make sure you pack the right fuel/food for the adventure. 

 

Happy (Long) Weekend! 

 

xox

~ i.c.

... moments of magic

Sometimes you have to start up close, account for of each tiny detail, and settle in... only then can you back out and take in the beauty of the big picture. 

 

~ Jordan

. . . snacks for wandering

As the weather continues to warm and the days get longer and longer, our thoughts are drifting to all the places we can wander! But, you can't wander far without packing a little fuel for the trek.  Here are a few of our favorite recipes for food on the go:

 

10 Snack Recipes for Wandering

1. Almond Plum Super Cereal Bars
2. Vegan Pure Energy Bars
3. Gluten Free Energy Bites
4. Cherry Coconut Granola Bars
5. Super Powered Dried Fruits
6. Tracking Cookies
7. The Ultimate Granola
8. Amaranth Crunch Bars
9. Homemade Fruit Leathers
10. Baked Cheese Snacks

 

Happy Trails!

xox

~i.c.

 

... weekend links

 

Here are a few things that kept us curious this week.

• How playing music changes the learning brain.
• How to use your own voice to attract birds. 
• Learn all about balance and the wonderful art of Alexander Calder in this fun artist study for kids. 
• Good for a laugh. What an enthusiastic teacher!
• A tale of two glassworkers and their marine marvels.
• This great simple science experiment teaches kids how plants breath. 
• These rare cloud formations are simply stunning. 
• We decided to turn one of our favorite veggie dishes into a lovely casserole dish that's perfect for weeknight meals yet fancy enough for a Sunday dinner. 

 

Happy Weekend! 

 

xox

~ i.c.