February

For many people the month of February tends to be, depressing, or dreary. When will the snow melt? I want to do something exciting! Get me out of my house! etc etc ( this is coming from the mind of a stay at home parent)
Well living in the midwest, we all know that snow is here, sometimes until March...instead of getting upset over it this year, or letting it get to me, and get cabin fever, I have found some things that really help keep myself and my daughter busy and happy.
We have a wonderful library right down the road. All of the Toledo libraries are nice, but I really like our branch. We go about once a week, we pick out a bag full of books, and greenmama picks out some movies, that her and greendaddy, can watch after the Babby goes to bed at night.
Also, we live near one of the greatest Art Museums in the country. They offer "family day", and Tues., Thurs., and Sun. they have a scheduled time of arts, crafts, and imaginative play, for absolutely FREE! It is wonderful. It is a way to get out of the house, and stay warm, and have fun!
And finally, of course, we play at home. We have lots of toys, however, sometimes it is more fun to make things. We like to use recycled paper (junk mail), to make paper beads. We cook too. And since we are vegetarian, there is one major way we keep it green. We cook with organic, and mostly local ingredients as well (also keeping it green).
Well, this is my first post. Just a little thought from me to you