Sprouting Ideas

Have you ever done the simple act of watering a plant, and then wondered how you could make it more complex? Probably not! Most of us like to do th...

With uncertainty and worry abroad during this outbreak of COVID-19, we want you, our supporters, to know how much we love and appreciate you! We ho...

As local conditions due to COVID-19 regulate outdoor play, it is important to find safe ways for children to burn-off their energy indoors. The Cli...

Valentine’s Day stirs many memories―from public school classroom parties to couples celebrating successful relationships. However, this annual holi...

Make Hiking a Little Easier with no Effort!

We’ve found that, instead of child-proofing the house, making our spaces child-friendly to our toddler has increased autonomy and reduced stress for everyone in our home. Our kitchen is no exception, and there are many ways to make room for “yes space” in your kitchen, as well.

We recently asked a lot of you what the biggest challenge was for getting your kids outside to play. We got a huge variety of responses, but a few ...

Children who are welcomed into the kitchen and invited to participate will develop a sense of place and belonging within the family structure and a feeling of purpose in helping out and taking on responsibilities or doing household chores. When kids are allowed try new recipes or experiment with flavors, they expand their creativity and develop a willingness to tackle challenges. The more of these connections we make with our children, the more confident they feel in their abilities. And when we include our children in the things we are doing, we send the message that they are important, that they are capable, and that we value their work and their input.

You may have noticed lately that a lot of the new furniture we’re developing is Montessori furniture. That simply means that it complies with the M...

These are the things you taught us about holiday traditions, creativity, and learning from those around us.

Watch our Black Friday video and read about the ideas behind our month-long November sale in 2017

I grew up in Earthquake Country, Southern California. If you saw the recent movie with Dwayne Johnson called "San Andreas" then you have a glimpse ...