ALL HAPPY TALK: 'Ah, Spring...the kids get out of school - WE NEED HAPPY TALK & FUN THINGS PLANNED!'

Check out some of the links I've put here - guarantee your children's safety and fun for Spring & Summer. There's even a couple projects you can do when Christmas arrives; plan now - Enjoy.

I so love all the great computer games on the I-net!

Here are some great sites for children. Frankly, I liked them myself and I'm almost 66 years old.

For:

childrens songs, kids crafts and childrens stories at http://www.boowakwala.com

coloring pages, coloring books and drawings at http://www.coloringpage.org

kids games, jigsaw puzzles, mazes, racing games at http://www.kidsgames.org

free animated greeting cards for kids at http://www.animatedcards.org

kids games, coloring pages, free cards, childrens songs at http://www.uptoten.com

Try these : Hats to match, the hat game UpToTen for Kids Version 3.6 Beta at http://www.uptoten.net

Today I thought I'd make a few remarks about raising children....

This is me shaking Doug McClure's hand after I'd sold a number of his pieces of beautiful art. Doug shared with me a bit about how he grew up; his problem with alcohol and drugs. He realized that his 'fame' hadn't been always a blessing. He told me when things come 'too easy', they often aren't appreciated. If you've got a youngster who's doing nothing but watching t.v.; playing video games - chatting on the phone and I-net, you really don't have a child that's learning much - or doing much. The best thing you can do is have that child learn to work; keep his/her room clean and tidy like you do your home. This child needs to have chores; discipline - with lots of hugs and love. This child will one day have to earn a living; in order to hold that job, they must be not only qualified and educated, but well disciplined as young children. When a puppy is tiny, it's easy to ignore the 'training', but if you don't, it's a lot harder to manage that BIG dog when he's still tearing up your socks! You can teach when the child is tiny in size; big in absorbing what is all around him in his/her life. A cute calendar that you can make on your computer is a great way to start. Fill it in as you do yours. Have the child do daily chores regularly. Giving out awards of hugs; a little treat - a visit to a place you think would be fun, can be the reward (just like your paycheck). Put a quarter in that piggy bank; an extra one, when the child does what he's supposed to do. When he's naughty, have that child sit down and write out what he did wrong. Have that child then read it - quietly in his room. Put some soft music on to keep the child relaxed. After writing his words; then having to sit in his room for 1/2 hour listening to music, have him come out and TALK to you about what happened. Let him tell you 'his/her' side - listen to their reasoning. They might teach you something at the same time; it's all about talking - sharing; helping, and being responsible. At the bottom of this blog, is a slide-show of my grown children; my grand-kids, and one of my great grand-children. All are healthy; responsible - and growing beautifully. I believe I'm old enough to make these suggestions and remarks. Diane

More fun - who knows; a future 'star' is in your family right now!

When we were kids, we'd climb up on an old flat steamer trunk and put on plays for our family. We'd sing; we'd act out little stories we read in our books.

This same small town where I spent many years, still does that same thing - just on a bigger scale.

Big or small - think about having your kids 'act' - and invite your family for the event; complete with a picnic or an easy buffet of cold-cuts; fresh fruit, and veggies!

Here's that link to more 'happy talk and fun':

http://www.southcountyplayers.org/youththeater.htm

A PICNIC 'ART-LUNCH' - SAVE MONEY - MAKE UP CHRISTMAS GIFTS 'EARLY'...

This link will give you ideas as to how you can make your own greeting cards and small paintings - quickly.

This lady puts some of her art in the category of 'Zen' - she uses a wide brush - few strokes; makes lovely illustrations in probably 30 minutes or less.

When I do this, I buy the sponge brushes used for painting your home. There are a variety of widths; I bought a 3" wide
set of 3 for $1.00 at Wal-mart.

Cards stock is easily available; use poster paints for the children.

Go outside - a picnic table for painting and
for a super lunch at home that mom makes!

Get a few ideas here:

http://www.dancingbrush.com/painting.htm

ALL HAPPY TALK

Sunday, March 30, 2008

'Ah, Spring...the kids get out of school - WE NEED HAPPY TALK & FUN THINGS PLANNED!'

I enjoy writing poetry too............

I so love all the great computer games on the I-net!

This isn't a good picture because it's a picture of a picture...

ANOTHER INTERACTIVE GAME; FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE!

CLICK THIS BEAUTIFUL ROCK AND VISIT MY HOME.

THIS LINK IS DELIGHTFUL. FOUR ANIMATED HORSES FILL THE SCREEN...

CLICK THE FORWARD BUTTON TO PLAY 'SAMPLE' - LINK IS BELOW.

TO GET THE WEB-SITE AND MANY MORE ANIMATIONS, HERE'S THE LINK:

Today I thought I'd make a few remarks about raising children....

This lady makes craft items; does photography and art that is easy for anyone to try...

A Vacation for you? A trip to ANTELOPE CANYON might be fun - we enjoyed ours!

Antelope Canyon (color-enhanced)..May, 2008

A SMILING, BUSY GRANDMA - CHECK OUT HER 'CREATIONS'...

POSITIVE-PARENTING WITH A PLAN....

MAKE A CARD FOR A LOVED ONE. THIS LADY MADE ONE FOR HER 98-YEAR OLD GRANDMA.

CUPCAKES GALORE! TIME TO MAKE SOME AS PRETTY AS THESE:

Take a wild-flower bouquet to grandma & grandpa; spend a day...

LOT OF GREAT IDEAS HERE!

PAINT A ROCK LIKE THIS - IN YOUR GARDEN OR YARD - USA - YOUR WAY!

"Hop aboard - this is fun...."

A fun game and the kids learn too!

Remember to teach your children that not all dogs are this 'tolerant' - no animal bites, please...

Family fun offers CRAFTS - RECIPES - lots of 'neat things'....

BUILD A KALIDESCOPE WITH THIS LINK! - FASCINATING FOR EVERYONE...

Nice & Simple - a walk in the park; learn the names of flowers...lots of talk & fun!

Show your children the beautiful cosmos - beautiful shots from NASA

More fun - who knows; a future 'star' is in your family right now!

A BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING TREE WHERE WE LIVE - 4/10/08

BEAUTIFUL SPIRALING PATTERNS; THE KALIDESCOPE LINK IS NEXT...

A PICNIC 'ART-LUNCH' - SAVE MONEY - MAKE UP CHRISTMAS GIFTS 'EARLY'...

It takes 3 kids to shut off a light; 1 to ask 'where', and 2 to say 'I didn't leave it on'...

TERRIFIC WEB-SITE; A MOM WHO'S AN ARTIST - TEACHER - HAPPY INDEED!

A DESERT FLOWER - 4/10/08 - WHERE WE LIVE.

THINK OF WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER - TAKE THE SAVINGS & DO SOMETHING FUN WITH THE FAMILY.

ADORABLE DRAWINGS YOUR OWN CHILDREN CAN LOOK AT, AND CREATE THEIR OWN.

ONE OF MY PHOTOS - 4/10/08 - MOUNTAIN-VIEW PARK - NEVADA

Grand Canyon Pictures - Enjoy your vacation; preserve your photos & memories!

A MULTITUDE OF PHOTOS - PRINTS, PATTERNS, & IDEAS YOU'LL ENJOY

MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK! YOU CAN GUARANTEE 'HAPPY TALK' WHEN YOU DO IT YOURSELF!

Build your own blog - lots of fun. I put the instructions on 'how to' - use GOOGLE - it's great!

TERRIFIC CRAFT IDEAS - ALL HAPPY TALK WHEN YOU'RE SPENDING TIME WITH THE KIDS!

GET THE LITTLE ONES UP TO YOUR COMPUTER ON THIS ONE! VERY CUTE...

MAKE IT FUN WHEN YOU TEACH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT 'BUDGETING' - DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT YOURS EITHER...

DO YOU NEED CRAFT SUPPLIES AND JUST TOO BUSY OR TIRED TO DRIVE AROUND?

FIND 'ABSTRACT ART' ON AN OLD METAL BUILDING LIKE I DID - KIDS CAN PAINT THIS ONE TOO!

ALL THE CALVIN & HOBBS YOU'LL WANT - JUST CLICK THE YEAR & # = LAUGHTER!

YOUTH - DECISION-MAKING, AND HOW TO SAFELY LET YOUR YOUNGSTERS 'GROW' I THINK.

WOW - WOW - WOW - THIS LOOKS LIKE FUN - CALL THE KIDS!

A NICE 'BLOG'/LINK - LOTS OF INFORMATION - YOU MIGHT LIKE IT....

HAPPY TALK - GREAT IDEAS; BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!

MAKE A 4'X4' ORGANIC GARDEN - HERE'S SOME INFORMATION ON HOW TO START - YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE IT TOO!

SOME SUGGESTIONS ON BOOKS/T.V. SHOWS/ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS...

ALL MOM'S SHOULD LOVE THIS - HAPPY TALK - AND JESUS GETS INVOLVED TOO!

MAKE THAT GARDEN GROW! MOM NATURE HELPS - PAINTING BY ROBIN URTON - http://eyeconart.net

A UNIQUE & BEAUTIFUL IDEA - SUMMER SANDALS THAT IMPRINT 'JESUS' IN THE SAND...

JESUS LOVES YOU - SANDALS AND FLIP-FLOPS...

A BEAUTIFUL SLIDE-SHOW OF NATURE; TREES LIKE YOU'VE RARELY SEEN! ENJOY...

YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE THIS GAME; YOU'LL ALL LEARN HOW TO CONSERVE WATER & SAVE MONEY TOGETHER!

FUN SCREEN-SAVERS - ADULTS WILL PROBABLY LIKE THEM TOO!

FOR THE KIDS - AND FUN-LOVING ADULTS

Art by Robin Urton @ http://eyeconart.net; I hope she makes a postage stamp too!

ALL WEB-SITES THAT 'MAKE MY DAY HAPPIER'!

MY FAVORITE BOOK - A WONDERFUL GUIDE FOR THE FAMILY

TAKE A MINUTE AND MEET SMOKEY - TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT BEING CAREFUL WITH FIRE, ETC.

JUST THE CUTEST VIDEO - PRACTICING TO DANCE THE IRISH JIG?

'AH SPRING'....BIRDS SINGING - QUIET INLETS FROM THE OHIO RIVER.

STOP - TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT WHAT CHILDREN ONCE ENJOYED...