Simple Gifts

This is Jacob on his first real Easter Egg Hunt. Fortunately, the Easter Bunny left the eggs in VERY visible spots. It still took some prompting, but it was exciting!

Dancin' Shoes

I missed several posts last week, so here's a bonus weekend one just for fun.

Kindermusik isn't just about music - there's that MOVEMENT component too. Here's a terrific little clip (well, it's 6 minutes, but worth every last wasted moment of it!) that covers the "evolution of dance". See how many of these you're guilty of...

Celebrating Innovative Technique

Do you think Mozart, Beethoven, Hayden & the like are rolling over in their graves or celebrating the current trend of playing pop music on classical instruments?

Check out this 80's classic on the violin. Owner of a Lonely Heart? I love it! (Was it the 80's??? I seem to remember big hair, dangerously large hoop earings, and shoulder pads...)

Music Outside the Box

We like to encourage free exploration of instruments at Kindermusik.
Can you imagine if this guy was told that he could only play the flute one way? What a waste that would have been!

For those with a touch of wanderlust...

You gotta see this!

Matt is a regular Joe who travels around the world. At each stop, he makes a short film of himself dancing. Clearly, he wasn't trained in any kind of formal dance, but the joy he exudes is marvelous.

Take a moment to dance with your little one in the grocery store, the bank, the drycleaners. Maybe someone will join you. Maybe you'll just get stared at. Either way, it's good to get a little dance in your step!

Are You EPIC?

EPIC is a new kind of exhibition celebrating leading companies who care about the consumer. The community. The planet. And they're making great products and offering exceptional services that don't compromise style or function.

Join them this weekend as they introduce the new breed of environmentally friendlier, smart, stylish products and savvy services that allow shoppers to feel good about their purchases in more ways than one.


Take a look at the winning video from their competition here.

Add a little spice to your workout routine!

I've committed to the Sun Run training after 10 years of good excuses (well, not GOOD excuses...). I've only had to do one run on a treadmill so far, but these guys make me want to try it again!

Love Those Muppets!

All of the elements of vocal play and turn taking. Sit your little one on your lap and enjoy!

Watch the clip!

Skate at Home!

Our Imagine That! class has been skating for the last two weeks. Very fun! Put a couple of paper plates on the floor (upside down works far better!), stand on them, turn on the music, and skate! Great for gross motor skills, balance, and cross-lateral movement. Even better for laughs!

Watch us skate!

Can you believe it?

OK - this guy has WAAAAAY too much time on his hands.

You've got to have the sound turned on for this one. It's amazing!



Compliments of Darcie Brown at The Little Brown Music Studio.

What Newborns are Telling Us

I don't have TV, so I missed the Oprah show where they talked about how to hear what your newborn is telling you. But here's the video clip! As the mother of a 7 week old, I'm hearing these things a lot! I will definitely be paying more attention to what Piper is saying...