ecobites

Making your life greener - one bite at a time.

So much is expected of children today and so soon. Not only do parents expect them to make good grades, but also to be well liked by classmates, physically adept, computer literate, and to shine in a particular area such as music or dance. To achieve these ends, extra curricular activities often begin in the preschool years. It's common for three- and four-year-olds to take ballet, gymnastics, and even a martial arts class.

Birthdays are special because they are a celebration of the greatest gift you will ever receive, which is your child.

Every year, I collect magazine pictures of things which correlate to my child and their interests that year. About a week before their birthday, I decoupage these pictures onto a cardboard box. Their "Birthday Box" then becomes the center piece for our table. This box will now hold the following: