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Archive for December, 2009

Staying Power – Choosing Toys That Last

Staying Power – Choosing Toys That Last

[ 1 ] 12.7.2009 |

By Carly Loeper, Exhibit & Program Developer, Providence Children’s Museum What makes a great plaything? At the Children’s Museum, this question is always on our minds as we select toys and materials for our programs, exhibits and Gift Shop. If, as Fred Rogers said, “Play is really the work of childhood,” then toys are children’s [...]

Bill Harley & Friends Schedule Two Concerts to Benefit the RI Community Food Bank

Bill Harley & Friends Schedule Two Concerts to Benefit the RI Community Food Bank

[ 1 ] 12.4.2009 |

Join Grammy winning artist Bill Harley along with special guests Keith Munslow and Sally Rogers at the Lincoln School Auditorium for a fun-filled afternoon of songs and stories, all to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Currently, the Food Bank feeds more than 50,000 Rhode Islanders each month through a network of more than [...]

Join Kidoinfo: Caroling on the West Side of Providence!

Join Kidoinfo: Caroling on the West Side of Providence!

[ 3 ] 12.3.2009 |

Kidoinfo is teaming up with Connect Providence, Leadership Rhode Island, Rhody Food Tours, and the West Broadway Neighborhood Association this season to have some family fun and spread some holiday cheer. Bring the kids and join us as we joyfully carol through historic streets surrounded by beautiful Victorian architecture in Providence’s Armory District on Sunday, [...]

Great Cookbooks for Families: Rock Out With Your Crock Out

Great Cookbooks for Families: Rock Out With Your Crock Out

[ 14 ] 12.3.2009 |

Reviewed by Katy Killilea Who doesn’t like their dinner hot, ready, and waiting? For this and many other reasons, slow cookers make people happy. The notion of slow cookers as frumpy pot roast factories is completely outdated, if Facebook is any kind of bellwether. There all the cool kids are swapping secrets for transforming ingredients, [...]

Buy Handmade this Holiday Season: Where to Shop

Buy Handmade this Holiday Season: Where to Shop

[ 9 ] 12.1.2009 |

There are so many fabulous craft shows, studio sales and local places this time of year selling lovely things made by hand—whether it’s $2 or $200, there is something for every budget. In Rhode Island: Craftland Show December 4-31, 7 days a week, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Open late on Thursdays and Saturdays ’til [...]

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