Posted on February 10, 2010 by imaginibbles
“Travelers are fantasists, conjurers, seers – and what they finally discover is that every round object everywhere is a crystal ball: stone, teapot, the marvelous globe of the human eye.” – Cynthia Ozick Did you ever get in trouble in grade school for daydreaming? Wasting your time fantasizing, creating stories or wandering off? I spent [...]
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Posted on January 30, 2010 by imaginibbles
Wow, it’s cold these days. The West is covered in rain, the middle of the country has cold wind rushing through and the East has snow. Oh the fun. If you are stuck inside all day with kids, like I am, then you know what I mean when I say that it feels like an [...]
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Posted on January 27, 2010 by imaginibbles
“Play is not only our creative drive; it’s a fundamental mode of learning”- David Eikind, Comtemporary American phsychologist. “Play energizes us and enlivens us. It eases our burdens. It renews our natural sense of optimism and opens us up to new possibilities.”- Stuart Brown, M.D. Contemporary American psychiatrist, Founder of National Institute for Play Play, [...]
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Posted on December 10, 2009 by imaginibbles
It’s hard enough to draw an object as you actually see it! Great artists have an amazing skill that I will never have but I still enjoy drawing. Probably because I don’t judge my pictures and nor should you! And, drawing from a different perspective can help ignite those creative synapses. I was recently sitting [...]
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Posted on December 3, 2009 by imaginibbles
Sometimes you get stuck. Your legs feel like led and your mind like mush. Oh, I know that feeling too well. When that happens to me I try to CREATE something different. Change my thinking patterns, shake up the noggin and distract myself for a few minutes before getting back to life. The other day, [...]
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Posted on November 24, 2009 by imaginibbles
Sometimes the best lessons come from our children. I gave my son my old Flip video camera and discovered a wonderful activity for unleashing your right brain. If you don’t have a Flip, don’t worry, any video tool will work. Kids have very active imaginations and we can learn a lot from their ability to [...]
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Posted on November 23, 2009 by imaginibbles
I get asked a lot, “how do I create a journal I actually want to use?” Good question! A journal can be a very powerful tool if you actually use it. Hopefully this how to will help you stop buying journals that stay blank and start using your journal to CREATE (building bock). All you [...]
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Posted on October 27, 2009 by imaginibbles
Sometimes those first few minutes when everyone descends upon the house is tough. The kids seem to be filled with endless energy while mom needs a nap! I’m going to get right to the point because chances are you are reading this at 5:15pm. Below are a few imaginative activities that will focus the kids [...]
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Posted on October 21, 2009 by imaginibbles
Let’s face it, as parents we need cartoons. They occassionaly give us much needed downtime or provide us with an opportunity to fold the laundry and wash the dishes. Here is a great game that will turn the TV into a game of imagination and laughter. All you need to do is press the mute [...]
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Posted on October 20, 2009 by imaginibbles
Creative Storytelling for the whole family. Dig deep between the cushions of your couch and I bet you’ll find a handful of pennies. You may even find a jar full. Let’s put those pennies to good use. Instead of throwing them in the piggy banks let’s use them to play a little game I call, [...]
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