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By Andrea Scher. 2021
“The PERFECT guide to help us slow down and find the beauty and wonder right in front of us.”—Brené BrownSpark…
your sense of wonder and lift your spirits with this collection of fun, creative activities and ideas to help cultivate daily joy, illustrated with full-color photographs, artful watercolors, and inspiring stories. Do you remember the first time you saw the night sky blanketed in stars? Or that feeling of magic when you found your first sand dollar on the beach? Maybe it’s when you rode a bicycle for the first time and it felt like flying. Wonder taps us into the joy of being alive, opening our eyes to how much beauty there is in the world and how life can surprise us in the most delightful of ways. Wonder Seeker reminds us that no one is too busy (or too old) to experience daily gratitude and delight. Filled with 52 fun, easy, and incredibly creative prompts and activities, this guide to joy helps us to step out of our ordinary lives, even for just a moment or two each day, to witness the magic all around us. Andrea provides simple practices that bridge creativity and mindfulness and allow the imagination to play. These activities can be done anywhere and can be enjoyed solo, or with friends, family, and even strangers. The fun activities and suggestions in Wonder Seeker include:Taking a curiosity walkWriting a banana love noteGoing on a wonder date Writing a paint chip poem Hosting a bubble flash mobMaking a wish treeChoosing a superhero nameAnd much, much more!As Andrea makes clear, you don’t need to be an artist or consider yourself “creative.” All you need is an open heart and a clear intention to find wonder and awe. It will renew your creative spirit, remind you of the marvels around you, and make your soul sing. Reclaim your inner happiness—let Wonder Seeker show you how.By Shirley Kobliner, Harold Kobliner. 2020
Engage with everyday expressions in a completely different (and fun!) way, with this entertaining and interactive book of common phrases…
that can turn a humdrum gathering into a raucous game night.We use expressions all the time. When you feel sick, you&’re &“under the weather.&” When you feel great, you&’re &“on top of the world.&” You may be fine with &“half a loaf,&” or you may insist on &“the whole enchilada.&” But whether you&’re a &“smart cookie&” or a tough one, you—and almost everyone you know—have a veritable smorgasbord of expressions stored deep in your brain. So to Speak: 11,000 Expressions That&’ll Knock Your Socks Off is the largest collection of its kind. Thoughtfully divided into sixty-seven categories—from Animals to Food & Cooking, from Love to Politics, this is not your run-of-the-mill reference guide. Don&’t look for definitions and etymologies, because the book is just the beginning. So to Speak is the launchpad for your lifelong journey to explore the universe of expressions. In fact, it&’s designed to get readers off the page—and engaging with each other. So to Speak spurs discussion, debate, and gameplay, while encouraging the art of listening and celebrating the joy of words. Authors Shirley and Harold Kobliner spent more than half a century nurturing and teaching children. So to Speak is a reflection of their deeply held belief that regardless of a person&’s age, the most impactful learning happens when you&’re having fun. Whether it&’s grandparents teaching their favorite expressions to their grandkids, teens helping adults with the latest lingo, or millennials indulging in their love of wordplay and games, this is the perfect book for any lover of language.Can you hone your virtual gaming skills enough to make you a star in the world of pro gaming? First,…
find your game and pick your platform. Then, set out to see if you’ve got what it takes. Make real-life choices that can lead to disappointment, a future in the gaming industry, or realizing your dream of becoming king or queen of the console.By Elsie Olson. 2022
Looking for quick and easy nature projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From frozen suncatchers and mini mushroom patches…
to seed art and porcupine pinecones, these amazing 10-minute outdoor-inspired projects will have kids making in no time!By Elsie Olson. 2022
Looking for quick and easy science projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From mini rockets and rainbows to ice…
cream and invisible ink, these amazing 10-minute kitchen science projects will have kids making in no time!By Elsie Olson. 2022
Looking for quick and easy no-sew projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From stuffed animals and superhero masks to…
flowers and finger puppets, these amazing 10-minute fabric projects will have kids making in no time!By Elsie Olson. 2022
Looking for quick and easy craft projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From outdoor ornaments and rubber band bracelets…
to string art and snow globes, these amazing 10-minute creations will have kids making in no time!By Alison Davies. 2022
We all have a happy place that makes us feel safe and content in times of uncertainty ... sometimes we…
just need someone to take us by the hand and lead us there.An antidote to the stresses of modern-day life, How to Find Your Happy Place will show you that your happy place is just a few moments away. Short descriptions of imagined scenes will help you visualise a space that's tailored exactly to your needs, whether it's calm or comfort you long for, or rejuvenation and inspiration. And accompanying mantras and journal pages will bring you even closer to a state of ease and tranquillity when you need it most.Wherever yours is, this book offers new inspiration and a plethora of suggestions to help you discover happy places for whichever energies you wish to cultivate. Find happy places for:- Peace and calm- Healing- Love and kindness- Happiness- RejuvenationBy Alison Davies. 2022
We all have a happy place that makes us feel safe and content in times of uncertainty ... sometimes we…
just need someone to take us by the hand and lead us there.An antidote to the stresses of modern-day life, How to Find Your Happy Place will show you that your happy place is just a few moments away. Short descriptions of imagined scenes will help you visualise a space that's tailored exactly to your needs, whether it's calm or comfort you long for, or rejuvenation and inspiration. And accompanying mantras and journal pages will bring you even closer to a state of ease and tranquillity when you need it most.Wherever yours is, this book offers new inspiration and a plethora of suggestions to help you discover happy places for whichever energies you wish to cultivate. Find happy places for:- Peace and calm- Healing- Love and kindness- Happiness- RejuvenationBy Larry Smith, Melanie Abrams. 2022
A sophisticated and humorous cannabis book to enhance your life and promote self-care through the science and magic of weed.With…
a toolkit of the basics to get you started and a curated set of 75 activities, The Joy of Cannabis is a road map to a higher and happier you. In each of the six sections, you'll find science-based research as well as charts, essays, and fun facts from bold thinkers. The activities—tested and approved by authors Melanie Abrams and Larry Smith—teach you how to amplify pleasure through bonding and intimacy, deepen meditation to help with social anxiety and sleep, and elevate your cooking with innovative cannabis-infused recipes. You'll even learn why the word "marijuana" rarely appears in the book.Through the power of cannabis, discover fun new ways to:Expand the mindMove the bodyUnlock creativityBoost productivityFortify meaningful connectionsSpark wonderActivities include:GREEN CLEANING: Take advantage of weed's ability to make you hyper-focused by cleaning your house while high and learn why cleaning is one of the most productive and satisfying stoner tasks.HOT HIGH HYGGE: Whip up a mug of cannabis-infused hot cocoa or a hot toddy, hunker down under a pile of cozy blankets, and get the full hygge experience.MEMORY STRAIN: Scientists are looking into how cannabis helps make autobiographical memory more sensorial. Dig out those old baby albums or dusty yearbooks, add your favorite strain, and create your own personal time machine.The Joy of Cannabis is a comprehensive guide for the cannabis curious to the cannabis connoisseur. For some, this book will further awaken their love for an elixir that's changing our culture and bringing pleasure to millions around the world. For others, this guide will inspire discovery of an ancient plant that's been used for both healing and happiness for thousands of years.From improving sleep and decreasing anxiety to promoting focus and making the ordinary extraordinary, recreational cannabis' time is now. Whether you purchase it as a self-care book for yourself or the men and women in your life or give it as a gift for a friend, get ready to experience the Golden Age of Cannabis. You're going to love it here.Praise for The Joy of Cannabis:"Approachable, readable, beautifully designed, The Joy of Cannabis is a perfect marriage of form and content. I couldn't love this book more." —Mollie Katzen, bestselling cookbook writer and inductee into the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame"A book to enrich and maximize cannabis experiences." —The Broccoli ReportBy Teresa Dellbridge. 2022
You are a multi-faceted individual that vibrates with a unique energy. Learn how to find the crystal that resonates with…
your unique personality and which crystals vibrate with the right energy to help you in each aspect of your life.Your Crystal, Your Journey, Your Journal is your guide to finding the crystals that make up your unique crystal code. Learn how to find the right crystals for you and find your ideal crystal for:- Relaxation- Healing- Protection- Love- Meditation- Money- SuccessAs you work through the journal, you will discover what your crystal has to say about you in each aspect of your life. Then, learn how to work with each of your crystals through meditation, visualization and manifestation exercises that will help you discover and overcome the obstacles in your life and draw the energy you need into your life. With space to reflect on your life, your experiences working with the crystals and your encounters with your crystal guides, this journal will help you move forward on your journey to achieving inner peace, happiness and total wellbeing.Please note that this ebook edition is not identical to the print edition.By Teresa Dellbridge. 2022
You are a multi-faceted individual that vibrates with a unique energy. Learn how to find the crystal that resonates with…
your unique personality and which crystals vibrate with the right energy to help you in each aspect of your life.Your Crystal, Your Journey, Your Journal is your guide to finding the crystals that make up your unique crystal code. Learn how to find the right crystals for you and find your ideal crystal for:- Relaxation- Healing- Protection- Love- Meditation- Money- SuccessAs you work through the journal, you will discover what your crystal has to say about you in each aspect of your life. Then, learn how to work with each of your crystals through meditation, visualization and manifestation exercises that will help you discover and overcome the obstacles in your life and draw the energy you need into your life. With space to reflect on your life, your experiences working with the crystals and your encounters with your crystal guides, this journal will help you move forward on your journey to achieving inner peace, happiness and total wellbeing.Please note that this ebook edition is not identical to the print edition.By Rachel McMahon. 2022
An all-new title in the exciting series of kid-friendly quiz books written by BuzzFeed quiz creator and pop-culture expert Rachel…
McMahon!What's more fun than packing your bags and hopping in the car for an exciting adventure? Bringing your new favorite quiz book along for the ride! Filled with twenty-five hilarious quizzes that capture the highs and lows of road tripping, this book is perfect for sharing with friends and family, or answering on your own, and features colorful illustrations throughout.The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created a fun new series that is perfect for young readers. From quizzes that are focused on general topics like sports and fashion, to ones that get you pumped for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, this series has a quiz book for everyone!By Rachel McMahon. 2022
An all-new title in the exciting series of kid-friendly quiz books written by BuzzFeed quiz creator and pop-culture expert Rachel…
McMahon!School is out for summer, so it's time for camp! Make sure to pack your sunscreen, swimsuit, and this amazing quiz book! Whether you're looking to learn more about your family, friends, and other campers, or you just want to take a break from swatting those pesky mosquitoes, this book has twenty-five fun quizzes to complete with colorful illustrations throughout.The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created a fun new series that is perfect for young readers. From quizzes that are focused on general topics like sports and fashion, to ones that get you pumped for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, this series has a quiz book for everyone!By Sydney Piercey. 2022
'I adore Sydney's approach to play... good for our planet, and good for our souls too.' - Daisy Upton, author…
of Five Minute Mum'For some serious playtime inspiration follow Sydney Piercey. She does it with zero fuss or show off. She is just brilliant'. -Clover StroudParenting blogger and mother-of-three, Sydney Piercey, gained traction online with her environmentally friendly DIY toys made entirely out of cardboard.Filled with 60+ creative, accessible and plastic-free projects and play ideas, Sustainable Play is packed with crafts and games to enjoy with your children on slow, rainy or drawbridge days at home. Sydney provides you with budget-friendly, easy-to-follow ideas to play and create in this handbook, inspired by her family's love of the simple things. From step-by-step projects to create magical toys from your leftover cereal boxes to joy-filled games using everyday objects from around your home, Sustainable Play will equip you with the inspiration you need to entertain your children in a creative, stimulating and sustainable way - being kind to the planet in the process.Don't you wish there was a "magic" formula for activities and games that...- Your loved one on the autism spectrum…
actually wants to participate in? - Develops their interactive attention span and socialization? There is! Designed around common special interests enjoyed by autistic people, this book includes over 180 activities for families to do together to help strengthen relationships and develop social skills. Kate shows how seven magic ingredients for optimal game-playing can be applied to a range of themes, from trains and planes to household appliances, the human body to animals and insects, TV and film characters, and what's more, how you can introduce your loved one's favorite topics. She shares "Presto Chango" beliefs - the five mindsets you need to power activities - as well as how to understand the magic of timing and knowing when to start and stop an activity based on your loved one's cues.How to Create Little Happy Learners presents an inspiring selection of learning and craft activities designed to promote a love…
of learning. Written by Sophie David, a former early years teacher and adviser who is now a stay-at-home mum with 3 children under 5, she is now channelling her knowledge and creativity to show-case the craft ideas she was using to keep her children entertained. Here, she offers over 60 fun-packed activities for children, all highlighting different skills (fine motor, phonics, maths, creativity, communication and independence). Split into topics ranging from animals to transport, Sophie not only offers crafting activities that involve children and can be used time and time again utilising everyday items, she also adapts each activity for different age groups (from 0-5 years) so you can reuse the book as your child grows.Some activities include:- Searching for animal fossils (phonics and creativity)- Bug Count (problem solving and maths)- Emotion stones (communication)- Creating sensory bags (baby play and motor skills)This book offers a bank of great activities to not only inspire a love of learning in your children but to make that journey a fun, craft filled one.How to Create Little Happy Learners presents an inspiring selection of learning and craft activities designed to promote a love…
of learning. Written by Sophie David, a former early years teacher and adviser who is now a stay-at-home mum with 3 children under 5, she is now channelling her knowledge and creativity to show-case the craft ideas she was using to keep her children entertained. Here, she offers over 60 fun-packed activities for children, all highlighting different skills (fine motor, phonics, maths, creativity, communication and independence). Split into topics ranging from animals to transport, Sophie not only offers crafting activities that involve children and can be used time and time again utilising everyday items, she also adapts each activity for different age groups (from 0-5 years) so you can reuse the book as your child grows.Some activities include:- Searching for animal fossils (phonics and creativity)- Bug Count (problem solving and maths)- Emotion stones (communication)- Creating sensory bags (baby play and motor skills)This book offers a bank of great activities to not only inspire a love of learning in your children but to make that journey a fun, craft filled one.By Mario Marchese. 2021
To get started, you'll need only what you can usually find in your home: items like paper, ziploc bags, index…
cards, coloring utensils, pencils, rubberbands, scissors, etc. As we progress in the world of making magic, we'll explore how to use 3D design tools like Tinkercad (you can register for a free account at tinkercad.com). You don't need a 3D printer in your home! Libraries, schools, and makerspaces around the world have 3D printers you can use! We'll explore simple programming using Arduino!