Creative Summer Fun

June 23rd, 2009

Summer is here and many parents look for creative fun to fill the hours that used to be spent at school. Although parents have the best intentions, statistics show that television hours increase during these months of less structure and more freedom.  This article will give you some creative, fun and free ideas to take advantage of in the Bay Area!

Summer is the best season for wonderful fruits and vegetables. A trip to the Farmers’ Market is an adventure that is sure to please everyone in the family. Not only are there delicious treats along the way, but if you head to the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero you can watch the boats coming and going or even hop on a ferry for a picnic across the Bay.

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Household Recycle List

June 3rd, 2009

Household Materials for Creative Play and Art:
At Stretch the Imagination we have a recycle center in our basement where we
categorize our materials. This can help organize your treasure hunt. I realize that
most people do not have a lot of space to save all their found materials but here are
just a few of the endless treasures you can find and reuse:

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