Dare to Draw
Will your kid take on our Dare to Draw challenge?
This tapestry was created by South African artists of the Keiskamma Trust. This community organization was founded in 2000 by Carol Hofmeyr, a doctor and fine artist practicing in South Africa. She started teaching crafts to women in the community by gathering plastic bags that littered the village floor and crocheting them into hats and baskets. Since then, the Keiskamma Art Project has developed five specialized studios dedicated to beading, felt-making, embroideries, ceramics and print-making, and has presented art in Toronto and Durban for AIDS conferences. Crafts rule.
Starting today, we’re giving you and your kids a chance to help turn the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. Like our Dare to Draw Facebook page for more info and to find out what our community creates!
Travel
Our travel blogger Corinne shares three wildly different family holiday ideas
Corinne and crew
Every December 26, we say the same thing: “Next year, we’re going away!” Of course, now that the holidays are looming, we’ve not yet made any plans. But there is still time to escape, with the next question being, “Where the heck are we going to go?”
Here are three ideas, ranging from the budget-conscious and totally doable to the crazy-expensive-and-totally-wild-but-fun-to-dream-about-and-maybe actually-do-one-day.
Up North
If you can’t stand the thought of cooking the turkey but perish the idea of a hot and sandy festive season, hop in the car and in less than two hours later you’ll be in a magical winter wonderland, where meals are provided without extended family drama (unless, of course, you invite them along). Enter the Fern. Read more...
