farmers' market fun

I think farmers' markets are the perfect places for kids to do a little shopping. I gave Alfredo $14 and a little bag and told him he could buy whatever he liked. I added that I really hoped he would make healthy choices.

Here he is buying some cranberry orange apple bread...

 

Isn't he seriously adorable?

 

And here he is with all his market purchases...

 

 

The bread, blueberries, bologna, and 2 ears of corn.

 



 

We talked a lot about making choices and about how things add up quickly. I encouraged him to interact with the folks at the stands. He tasted samples and reflected on which items would make good purchases. He asked questions and made really wise decisions. He was really close to buying a chili pepper plant but then changed his mind since he doesn't eat spicy food. He picked the blueberries because he wants me to make him some blueberry ice cream. When we came home, he had a lunch with all his market finds....and he ate every bit of it.

Alfredo's Apps

Alfredo and I thought it would be fun to do a little feature every once and a while on some of our favorite apps.

First up is our friend Mary Engelbreit's Breitville, a delightful interactive  paper doll world. Alfredo loves to create characters but more than anything, he really loves to create houses. He made one for each of us. This is my living room:

Can you have too many televisions? Apparently not according to Alfredo. You can change wallpaper, add windows and toys. You can even decorate the garden and go to the beach! There's a recording studio where you can make your characters come to life. We are eagerly awaiting the addition of the store (forthcoming).

What I love about this sweet app is that it inspires Alfredo to think creatively. He's so proud of the little neighborhood he created for us and imagines what it would be like if we each had our own house. We often play this together, which I think is the very best way to play apps.

Breitville is simple yet engaging. We give it 5 Apples.

& the living is easy...

 

 

The challenge for this summer so far has been how to juggle fun time with this little guy and meet deadlines. I'm working like crazy to get stuff ready for my upcoming class over at Big Picture. It's a 12 week class so there's lots to do. At the same time, I don't want to neglect this little angel. Who could possibly resist that smile?

 

We're collecting great idea for summer fun...do you have any for us?

 

p.s. hoping to blog more regularly!