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// Holiday Gift Ideas {for} Our Spirited Kids

Hello December(!), and let the holidays begin... especially for our little ones. This year's gift theme embraces comfort and curiosity for our ever-spirited, always inspiring kids. :) Have an amazing week.

 

01. A furry toy pup that looks, feels, and breathes like a real puppy.

02. Pretty and petite bow stud earrings for all occasions.

03. For crafty days: make your own heart necklaces and bracelets jewellery kit.

04. Over 200 brain-bending challenges and fun twists.

05. A cozy at-home pullover for lazy weekends.

06. Discover new facts while exploring the limits of the human brain.

07. Warm fuzzies for our fall and winter days.

08. Sing your heart out with this cute portable karaoke machine.

09. A relaxing SoundSpa machine for reading and falling asleep.

10. Keep the memories alive with a compact smartphone picture printer. 

11. MasterChef Junior baking set for the young foodie at heart.

12. A hands-on marble game for kids who love a good challenge.

 

 

// And That's Just Lovely!

Indeed, more beautiful blues with this loved underwater video via BBC-Earth Documentaries about an amazing little puffer fish capable of creating the most beautiful and elaborate crop circles at the bottom of the ocean. Super cool! And what a hard working little fish he is too! :) More after the jump...

// Pumpkin Beef Soup

A funny thing happens when you make quiet 'arrangements' with the universe in all 'her' powerful, cosmic glory. She has a way of surprizing you when you least expect it, and throwing plans literally upside down--, but always in a good way. Such was the case when I started thinking of making a go for a long overdue pot of body-warming pumpkin beef soup, last month. Given the fact that we grew up on these soups even in the heart of our summer's draining heat and high humidity on the islands, it was almost unforgivable. But, yes there's a but,-- being picky with choosing the perfect right piece of rich orange-coloured cut pumpkin, I figured it would take a while (as in a few weeks), and teasingly whispered to the universe while at the market weeks ago, "I'll make a huge pot of soup when the right piece of pumpkin shows up." Well..., she showed up the very next weekend, so all bets were off for anything other than said soup with loved trimmings within the pot. A seasonal favourite, and the only time you'll get me to eat pumpkin, actually. This Caribbean-style pumpkin beef soup is wholesome, slightly spicy with the warmth of the scotch bonnet pepper and other flavourful adds, and super-filling to very last drop. The best part yet-- also kid-approved! :) More after the jump...

 

// Oven-Roasted Red Potatoes

A simple and super-tasty fall favourite we've been indulging in since last month actually, with our seasonal ebbs and flows. The best part is its three-ingredients: red potatoes, pure olive oil, and sea salt. And that's it! No extra spices and frills needed for more elevating thrills. This classic side dish is perfect and delivers as is, rooted in wholesome warmth, fiber-rich red skins, B vitamins, potassium and iron. And did you know that red potatoes have more potassium per serving than any other fruit or vegetable? Yep, they do. We love the buttery deliciousness of it and the fluid energy it brings to our muscles. And in my world, gluten-free makes it a very good thing too...

// Hello Autumn!~

Happy first day of fall! And here's to a joyful season filled with warm love, quiet kindness, and cozy comforts. ~xx

 

One of my favourites from ♫ Maxwell... 

Maxwell - Luxury Cococure HQ

 

 

// Children's Books For Every Mood

Six loved children's books I worked with over the last three months creating complete Thematic Units for our 2019 - 2020 classroom year ahead. A cookbook included! Can you imagine? :) Yep, I wanted to go there too... And #4 begins our first Educational Leadership Seminar in late September. This was indeed a lot of fun(!).

Thank you to our dynamic group of dedicated Educators for your consistency, drive, and bringing such a bubbly balance to our online meetings. And thank you all for just being there with unexpected recent events. I never had to worry about this side of my work, not once. One call/ email and things were taken care of all the way across the board. I appreciate you all so much for having my back and covering me through and through with some really tough days... Loyal working teams like ours are a hard find in these times. Thank you all so very much. x

 

#1. Waiting Is Not Easy by Mo Willems  

#2. Silly Jokes for Silly Kids by Silly Willy (I wanted this variety in the mix).

#3. How To Babysit A Grandma by Jean Reagan

#4. How To Raise Successful People (Simple Lessons for Radical Results) by Esther Wojcicki

#5. Dear Boy by Paris Rosenthal and Jason Rosenthal

#6. Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love To Make (and Eat!) by Deanna F. Cook