Love this bit of news I received today from the Canadian Children’s Book Centre: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts will present The Art of the Picture Book from September 11 to October 14, 2012. Eighty illustrators will be represented, including Ruth Ohi, Werner Zimmermann, Barbara Reid and Michael Martchenko. Two days after the exhibit closes,Continue reading “The Art of the Picture Book Exhibition”
Category Archives: Kids Stuff
Top 5 “One of a Kind” picks for crafty kids
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…the One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale starts this week and I can’t wait. If you’ve never attended OOAKS, here’s the lowdown: more than 800 artisans selling their handmade pieces, from home decor and fine art, to fashion and jewellery, to food and fun. There isContinue reading “Top 5 “One of a Kind” picks for crafty kids”
Top 10 books for kids and teens 2011
As the year winds down and the holidays approach, I thought it time to offer a list of 2011’s best books for young readers. The selections range from child to teen and include books that I fell in love with and books my kids fell in love with. Some made major Top 10 lists andContinue reading “Top 10 books for kids and teens 2011”
Geek Chic
Do check out my post for the site WorkLivePlayCafe about the best tech offerings at the upcoming One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale. I love everything about this artisan show and will highlight some more crafty and kid-friendly items in the next few days. But if you’re already itching to know what willContinue reading “Geek Chic”
Not-For-Parents Travel Series
Back in August, I was over-consumed with planning a trip to San Francisco for my family. I had traveled to San Fran a few times before, but never with kids. I went online and searched for anything and everything kid-friendly: hotels, attractions, restaurants, etc. I read reviews, compared Top 10 lists, checked what parents hadContinue reading “Not-For-Parents Travel Series”
Heather Camlot 