Featuring Love

As Valentine's Day approaches, we are reminded of what it's all about: LOVE. “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.” Tommy - age 6 “Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” Terri - age 4   “Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.” Karl - age 5 "I let my big sister pick on me because my Mom says she only picks on mebecause she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her.”-Bethany, age   “Love is when you go...

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Speaking of Love

Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin.Suppose for a moment you clear away the candies, cards, and anything else draped in red to buy. Without the consumerist push, Valentine's Day can become a holiday that really delves into the question: what is love, anyway? Taking a moment to explore this with your child can add meaning to a February 14th.*Write a list or draw all the things you love...from your grandmother to pepperoni pizza. Seeing this in one place not only shows how much love surrounds you but reminds you to practice gratitude.*Discuss the different types of love: love for family, romantic love, love for something you're passionate doing, love for nature. All are special; all are valuable.*We don't all express...

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Sharing the Love {Wednesday Giveaway}

Not much looking forward to the middle of the week? You do now. This Wednesday we’re bringing back a giveaway you’ll love. Children Inspire Design wants to share the Valentine’s Day sentiment with two 11x14 prints “I Love You” and “Te Amo”. These sweet bilingual messages are perfect reminders for any space in your home.    Here’s how to win (each entry equals 1 point):   pin it follow us on Pinterest leave a comment on this post telling us how this piece of art and Children Inspire Design inspires you  share on FB post this giveaway on FB; ask your friends to share too tweet it post this giveaway on your blog (include a link so we can see...

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Friday's Art Giveaway! A Thousand Hearts

Unconditional love. Isn't that what we Parents do best? I created this print as the first of a collection of art with messaging; things I want my children to know.  I love you with a thousand hearts is a quote that any parent understands. Just in time for Valentine's day.  Post what this print means to you and who you would give one to.  Winner will win one for him/herself and one to give to a loved one. You can win this print!  This giveaway comes just in time for Valentine's day!   Post what this print means to you and who you would give one to.  Here's how you enter-Simply leave a comment answering our questions.Additional entries:*Become a fan on...

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