Spend time on a playground or in a schoolyard, and you’re sure to find a group of kids playing animal make-believe games. Some kids invent puppy families, while others pretend to be a nest full of baby birds. When kids … Continue reading
Children are instinctive recyclers and reusers. How often have you bought a toy, only to find your child more enchanted by the giant box it came in than the toy itself? The toy was just a toy…while the cardboard box … Continue reading
It’s birthday time! (I have to admit that, while we love this time of year, it’s actually birthday madness because my kids’ birthdays are within a few days of each other.) This year, my daughter wanted a bunny-themed party. With … Continue reading
I love watching my kids get excited about discovering little things I take for granted! There are so many little secrets in science, nature and art for kids to discover. Looking for them is what makes building crates so fun. … Continue reading
This past weekend, we were privileged to join P.S. Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering with underserved public schools to provide arts education to children, for their Express Yourself event. As big believers in the importance of nurturing creativity … Continue reading
Dear Kiwi Crate community, I can hardly believe that this Thursday will mark Kiwi Crate’s first birthday…and what a whirlwind year it’s been! It has been an absolute thrill to welcome kids and grownup assistants alike into our Kiwi Crate … Continue reading
Halloween is so highly anticipated in our household. The costumes, the crisp fall air, and…the pumpkin decorating! In past years, we’ve had fun with paint, similar to what Jami experienced in a post last year. This year, I wanted to … Continue reading
Why hello, Al Roker! As featured on the Today Show, our creative lunch idea will be sure to make a splash in the cafeteria. (The Kiwi Crate segment begins at 1:55. Sorry, we weren’t able to delete the ad that … Continue reading
My kids love to collect and keep “treasures.” We have a variety of little boxes and bins filled with pebbles, sequins, pinecones, and more. Apparently, these hoarding skills are passed down from mom to kids. You might recall that I’d … Continue reading
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, my kids create these simple-to-make placemats for all of our guests. First, we take a bag and head outside for a nature walk. We love wearing our cozy fleeces in the crisp autumn air! This year, … Continue reading
