Rainy Days, Power Yoga, Scrabble (213)In this episode of
Back to Basics the word 'creative' gets a triple word score. A visit from Creative KidStuff turns gray days into barrage of colorful fun. Then, Rob Venturi and Jen Metzger explain why 'Yoga Boot Camp' is not an oxymoron. Finally, we talk with people for whom the board game Scrabble spells P-L-A-Y.
Getting Started: Planning Ahead for Rainy Days
- Pick up Donna Erickson's book, "Fabulous Fun Stuff for Families."
- Choose activities that you enjoy and from which your kids can learn.
- Don’t be afraid to make a mess, a mess is a sign of a good time!
Contact Information:
Creative Kidstuff
4313 Upton Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
888-635-1045
Info@creativekidstuff.com
Creativekidstuff.com
Resources:
Fabulous Fun Stuff for Families
by Donna Erickson, David LaRochelle (Illustrator)
Cpinternet.com
Ktca.org
Power Yoga Facts:
- More than 20 million people practice yoga in the United States.
- In Baron's classes, the temperature is raised to more than 90 degrees.
- Baron Baptiste has created a yoga practice with a dynamic combination of strength, sweat and spirituality.
Getting Started: Power Yoga
- You’ll need a yoga mat, plenty of water, loose fitting clothing and a towel.
- Use an instructional book or video.
- Consider trying one of Baron’s "Boot Camps,"week-long seminars held eight times a year in exotic locations throughout the world.
Contact Information:
Baptiste Power Yoga Institute
PO Box 400279
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 441-2144
Generalinfo@baronbaptiste.com
Baronbaptiste.com
Resources:
Journey into Power: How to Sculpt Your Ideal Body, Free Your True Self, and Transform Your Life with Yoga
by Baron Baptiste, Richard Corman (Photographer)
Getting Started: Scrabble
- Scrabble boards start at $10, or you can buy Scrabble software.
- Practice Scrabble with friends or play online using the software.
- Consider taking your strategy to the next level by competing in a tournament.
Contact Information:
National Scrabble Association
403 Front St.
P.O. Box 700
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-0033
Info@scrabble-assoc.com
Scrabble-assoc.com
Resources:
The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (Third Edition)
Deluxe Scrabble by Milton Bradley
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