Browse by Tags

• Now You, Too, Can Visit the Wonder Pets

  Last month, for the first installment of Babble's "Field Trip" column, I got to watch Wonder Pets being drawn, recorded and produced. (And now I will use any excuse to publish the photo at right. Look, there it is again!) You can read all about my visit here. But starting today, Little Airplane Studios is open to the public twice a week -- meaning that any kid in New York can drop by and see how Wonder Pets happens. Tours cost $10 and may just blow your child's mind; go to the Little Airplane website for details.  And keep an eye out for Babble's next installment of Field Trip, where I learn the secrets of The Little Einsteins!   Posted Aug 15 2007, 11:00 AM by Gwynne Watkins with | with no comments Filed under: field trips, Wonder Pets

• Pickin' and Grinnin': Tips for Your Trip to the Berry Farm

  In the spirit of family togetherness and summer fun, may I suggest you take your kids berry-picking this season?  Sometimes local fruit/veggie stands have berry-picking events, as do local farms and C.S.A.s.  It's a great way to show kids how the sweet treats are grown and harvested, encourages local eating and supports local farming, and is a fun excuse to get dirty and stuff your faces.  Some pointers for first-time-pickers:  *Go in the morning, before the heat sets in (Heat + fruit + bugs + kids = LAME). *Wear your grubbies and don't forget the bug spray. *Be sure to talk to whoever is running the show about what to look for in a berry, what to avoid, and what kind of insect life might be lurking in the vines. For more tips, jump over to the fabulous Home Ec 101. Posted Jul 20 2007, 06:59 PM by Alisyn with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: fruit, summer activities, berry picking, farming, berries, field trips