Monday, September 25, 2006

Grown Up Songs for Kids

I subscribe to several parenting magazines but one of my favorites is Cookie. My favorite part of the magazine each month is the music recommendations. Sticking to a theme, the magazine suggests five otherwise considered "adult songs" (like "Car Wash" by Rose Royce & "That's the Way" by KC & the Sunshine Band) that kids adore. You can simply head out to iTunes and download any of the recommended songs for $1 each. Alternatively, my cousin Jon just recommended Baby Rock Records so I don't have to do the downloading myself. Baby Rock Records dedicates one CD to rock artists like The Cure and Led Zepellin but plays the music in softer lullaby tunes. I can't wait to try it out. If you check it out, let me know what you think. Either way you choose, these are great ways to enjoy music with your kids.

Until the next nap time...

Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival

The weather outside is beautiful. What a great day to enjoy the park or have a snack and watch the birds & butterflies. My daughter & I love it! Hope your family does too.

Mark your calendars for Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 7 (al9 am - 6 pm), Cornelius Nursery will have a family day and it looks super fun. Shop the old fashioned Farmer's Market with pumpkins, corn stalks, and seasonal decor. Choose a scarecrow for your yard. (It's perfect through Thanksgiving!) Take a photo of your child during the Picture Takin' Place -- a scene focused on a giant pumpkin cut-out and surrounded by corn stalks, hay bales, scarecrows and festive activity. Plus, kids can enjoy the Decoratin' Parlor, where they use paste-ons, safe markers, masks & feathers to decorate a pumpkin. Then your youngsters can have some gooey fun in the Slime Station. For more details, visit http://www.corneliusnurseries.com/Events/index.html.

Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival

The weather outside is beautiful. What a great day to enjoy the park or have a snack and watch the birds & butterflies. My daughter & I love it! Hope your family does too.

Mark your calendars for Cornelius' Fall Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 7 (al9 am - 6 pm), Cornelius Nursery will have a family day and it looks super fun. Shop the old fashioned Farmer's Market with pumpkins, corn stalks, and seasonal decor. Choose a scarecrow for your yard. (It's perfect through Thanksgiving!) Take a photo of your child during the Picture Takin' Place -- a scene focused on a giant pumpkin cut-out and surrounded by corn stalks, hay bales, scarecrows and festive activity. Plus, kids can enjoy the Decoratin' Parlor, where they use paste-ons, safe markers, masks & feathers to decorate a pumpkin. Then your youngsters can have some gooey fun in the Slime Station. For more details, visit http://www.corneliusnurseries.com/Events/index.html.