Creative World Of Varya

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    Sarmad

    I loved chalk as a kid. Still do! It’s so easy to write and draw with, and it’s perfectly safe. 🙂

  2. Elika Mahony

    Hi dear Varya! I’m glad Tessa is playing with playdough. I’m sorry you can’t find the tartar powder! I shall have to give you some the next time I see you. Lovely to see these photos of Tessa!

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    Perfect Stranger

    Thank you for your comments and welcome 🙂
    I often research online different activities to do in my classes and with my daughter. I share back 🙂

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    Sarmad

    My gorgeous, talented wife. 🙂

  5. Perfect Stranger

    Oh and remember to adjust the amount of water so the paint is neither too thick, nor watery!

  6. Leanna

    Ooh, I remember doing this as a child! I used to love it. Thanks for posting, I can’t wait to try this with my son!

    1. Perfect Stranger

      Thank you! I am glad you found something you like! You are welcome to share some of your own experiences and I can post you as a guest writer 🙂

  7. Frances Evans

    Hi there! I’m part of your group on Facebook! Looking forward to you hosting the December Blogging Carnival. 🙂

  8. Perfect Stranger

    Hi Frances, thank you for stopping by! Love your blog!

  9. maryanne

    I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your sister. I am glad your mother can keep her memory alive for her children.

    1. Perfect Stranger

      Thank you, MaryAnne. I’m grateful to my mother for that as well!!

  10. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    I have been meaning to come back and comment on this post for a while now. I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My sister and I are incredibly close, so I can’t imagine what that would be like to lose her. It’s especially hard to hear about her young children, but as Maryanne said, it’s great to hear that your mother is keeping her memory alive. Thank you for sharing.

    1. Perfect Stranger

      Thank you. I wish you and your sister and your families lots of happy moments together!!!

  11. maryanne

    How fascinating! I hope to visit China someday, and would love to see this festival in person.

  12. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    I love this! You are right that there are other posts about this festival, but this one really gives us a flavor of what it is like to be in China during this holiday. Thank you for sharing!

  13. Perfect Stranger

    Thank you, MaryAnne! I hope to do visit some time soon!

  14. Perfect Stranger

    I’m glad you enjoyed it, Leanna! It really is different when you are in the atmosphere.

  15. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Love this idea! Easy for kids to do, and beautiful, too!

    1. Perfect Stranger

      Thank you! Glad you liked it – cutting and rolling in glitter is fun!

  16. Melissa Kemendo

    I can’t believe I’ve gone my entire life without knowing about moon cakes. They sound delicious! I imagine the whole festival must be a magical thing to experience. Thanks for giving us a glimpse!

    1. Perfect Stranger

      It’s more like a never ending moon cake swapping and they are EVERYWHERE. Even Starbucks has their own made. So does Haagen Dazs has amazing ice cream moon cakes (YUMMY!). If you have a China Town near by or a Chinese restaurant you can ask them next year around this season.

  17. Valerie @ Glittering Muffins

    Very cute!

    1. Perfect Stranger

      Glad you like it, Valerie!

  18. Frances Evans

    Ahhhh what a great idea!!! I think I’m going to buy me some glitter. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    1. Perfect Stranger

      Thank you! Hope you enjoy being covered with glitter! My daughter didn’t want to wash the glitter off her hands – so much enjoyed it!

  19. Mud Hut Mama

    I thoroughly enjoyed this post – especially learning about all the different versions of the legend. That moon cake looks delicious. So interesting to read about the rabbit and the moon – there is a hare in the moon folktale in Zambia (where my husband is from).

    1. Perfect Stranger

      How fascinating, Jody! More reasons to be assured that the world indeed is but one country – the folktales are similar in different parts!

  20. MaryAnne MamaSmilesblog

    What a success! I love when my kids enjoy creative activities like this!

  21. MaryAnne MamaSmilesblog

    this is a fun idea – I could see my little ones really enjoying it!

    1. Perfect Stranger

      Thank you! btw, the new settings still require moderation. I’m checking to see what I can do to have those who commented earlier post comments without approval.

  22. MaryAnne MamaSmilesblog

    I love that you do this with your daughter – and that design is quite pretty!

    1. Varya

      Thank you! I plan on teaching her more designs. She has a Rapunzel doll with long hair that allows making different designs, so she’s been engaged with that a lot too!

  23. Mud Hut Mama

    I love this post – what a beautiful way to spend your Mother/Daughter outings! Sounds like you daughter has had a hectic time of it this past year – I hope she continues to recover well.

    1. Varya

      Thank you for good wishes! We, moms, try our best to keep our children happy and stress free!

  24. Mud Hut Mama

    Those are pretty incredible displays – I would be gawking too!

    1. Varya

      They are beautiful, aren’t they?

  25. maryanne @ mama smiles

    Thanks for including our post!

    1. Varya

      You are welcome! I love reading your blog!

  26. maryanne @ mama smiles

    Children do make wonderful abstract artists, and I love all the tips you shared here of ways they can create art from a very young age!

    1. Varya

      Thank you! Glad you liked them!

  27. maryanne @ mama smiles

    These sound delicious!

    1. Varya

      They were!!! 😀

  28. Melissa

    These are great ideas! Annabelle just found a couple of old toothbrushes that I use for cleaning and was very interested in them. I can only imagine how excited she’ll be if I offer them to her with some paint!

    1. Varya

      Thank you! I am sure she’ll enjoy playing with the toothbrushes. My daughter can use just about anything. I also didn’t mention it in the post, but cars, trucks, blocks, beads – whatever you can easily wash and are not afraid to get in paint – will also do well!

  29. Amanda @MissPandaChinese

    Happy New Year! Wishing you a healthy, happy, and wonderful 2013!

  30. Cordelia Newlin de Rojas

    Hiya, just wanted to say lovely blog! And would it be cheeky of me to ask you to point me towards any particular posts you might have about helping un-block toddlers to paint? Not sure what sort of guidelines to give or not. My little one sometimes is very free and other times gets extremely frustrated that she can’t make things look the way she wants.

    I wish you had a like button, I’d be liking posts all over the place on your site by the way 😉
    coco

    1. Varya

      Thank you so much, Cordelia! I can say the same about your blog as I enjoy reading your posts!
      Since I haven’t been posting much, I only have 2 major posts dedicated to this subject Abstract Painting (http://littleartists.blog.com/2012/12/29/abstract-painting/) and Four Things to Remember when Raising a Little Artist (http://littleartists.blog.com/2010/05/09/four-things-to-remember-when-raising-an-artist/).
      Frustration about perfection is a part of growing up. In her case she is probably trying to express through painting/drawing what she can’t express verbally. It also helps children unwind and if she is overly frustrated about not being able to do it “right”, she might be undergoing some emotional turmoil of her own. I should really write more on this subject as I have some really great observations and discoveries based on the painting/drawing process I watched and how children react to that. If you see the things are heating up, offer her a choice to stop and switch the activity. If she is not ready to do that or gets more frustrated, offer to help her. My daughter used to do that and I would just offer to finish up for her and later she would just ask me to help her if she was getting at the stage where she felt she couldn’t do it or simply ran out of patience 🙂
      Try different approaches and see what works for you – all children are different, after all!
      Thank you again for stopping by! Let me know how it goes!

  31. maryanne @ mama smiles

    I love laminating dried plants for my kids – makes it so easy for them to enjoy them without worrying about ruining them!

    1. Varya

      We don’t have a laminator so I used a clear file a few times and just taped the open side.

  32. maryanne @ mama smiles

    We did this over the summer, and my kids loved it! So simple and pretty!

    1. Varya

      Yes, I loved your post about it!!!

  33. maryanne @ mama smiles

    Oh, and just realized you linked over to me. Thank you!!!

    1. Varya

      Yes, I did! I googled for it and your post came up in a search :))

  34. Elika

    I love collecting rose petals and leaves and drying them. I recently brought back some leaves from Bahji that I found on the path to the Shrines. I have dried them so that I can write prayers on them and give them as gifts. Kept you all in my prayers too. 🙂

    1. Varya

      That’s so sweet, dear! Thank you! I would love to see how you write prayers on them! You need to post about it on your blog! What a marvellous idea!

  35. Frances

    Thanks for such a great post! I save everything and anything that I can because I don’t want to trash it. 🙂 Now I have to see how am I going to upcycle what I have.

    1. Varya

      Looking forward to your ideas!!!

  36. Mud Hut Mama

    So simple and so cute. My girls love tearing and cutting paper and then pasting it but I never thought to give them an outline. That would make it a little more challenging. It might also be fun to make it a color by number.

    1. Varya

      It is fun! I remember from my kindergarten days how we used to tear out shapes and make a whole picture out of it. This is the strongest memory about the kindergarten craft I have. Looking forward to reading what they come up with!!!

  37. Elika

    Thanks for sharing this dear Varya! I love that the lyrics and the music inspired Tessa to want to learn it. I would love to hear her sing it. And how wonderful that you recorded it in Russian. I’m so happy that it can touch many people’s lives in different languages.

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  39. Frances

    Hi Varya! Stopping by from your annual linky party! This is a great post, and a must to do with little one, especially on these cold winter days! Thanks for sharing!

  40. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    What great ideas! I especially love your reminder that our children learn loving behavior from watching us. Plus, I think it makes kids feel secure when they see an affectionate relationship between their parents. Happy Valentine’s Day!

    1. Varya

      Thank you! I hope we are passing on the loving vibes to our children and they grow up affectionate and passionate 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!

  41. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Lovely post! It is amazing how different pregnancies can be. Both of mine were easy, but the first time I was very anxious after having gone through two miscarriages. The second was much more relaxed, but because of caring full-time for my toddler, I had difficulty fitting in regular exercise or any sort of “me” time – something I still struggle with now! Still, our baby also seems to be a much better sleeper than his older brother, so hopefully things will even out soon!

    1. Varya

      I realized that having an older child is actually a bit more helpful, to me that is. With how our spirited Miss T was before 3 and before 2 it would be really hard to manage pregnancy and her. However, I am sure I would adjust! One really good point of having children close to each other is that they at some point start playing together really well as their interests as more or less similar after the 2nd one crosses 1 year of age. Either way, I am glad things worked out for you and me as they did!!!

  42. maryanne @ mama smiles

    I finally got your comment field to work! This is such a sweet post, and your daughter definitely knows how to show that she loves her mother!

    1. Varya

      I’m glad it is working for you!
      Thank you! Children come up with all sorts of things at this age!

  43. Varya

    Hi Kristen! Sorry, your comment went to my spam folder! I will check out your blog and would love to link up! Thank you for stopping by!

  44. Crystal

    Great idea! As we send gifts to family overseas we tend to send some for Christmas and birthdays at the same time. My sister had her gift on the mantle for 3 months last year just enjoying the artistry of the gift wrap! Good idea on how to cover up the joins between the paper, too! Thank you for sharing!

    1. Varya

      Welcome! I always feel so sad when I have to throw some drawings away. But there really isn’t place to keep all of them! So we try and recycle/upcycle them as much as we can.

  45. Crystal

    Lots of great ideas for painting 🙂 I should get the finger paints out again soon. We haven’t tried straw painting-we’ll have to try it outside when the weather warms up! And you’re right, every picture tells a story.

    1. Varya

      Thank you! Painting is something of a must in our house so we keep paints in close reach!

  46. Crystal

    I really enjoyed this post! I had a small carrier for our son that was handed down from my sister. Then later we invested in a big long wrap that both my husband and I could wear, and it was so handy for going through airports! It was a bit cumbersome, however, so my mom was great and made a ring sling for us when my daughter was born, and we also had use of a pouch sling. For the first 6 months this is all I used while my son was in a stroller. I haven’t used it in quite a while, but may get it out again. Mom also made a small matching one for using with the dolls and both my children have enjoyed that. Babywearing is becoming more common in Northern Ireland, which is nice to see 🙂 Enjoy!

    1. Varya

      I’m glad you enjoyed babywearing as much as I did. Isn’t it great when family doesn’t only support but helps with making slings?

  47. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Oh, love it! I am going to have to try this!

    1. Varya

      Thank you! I like simple cooking with broccoli and cauliflower and try to add some variations to it (potatoes, this time ham, carrots…). Let me know if Mr T liked it!

  48. Crystal

    What a fun craft, I love it!

    1. Varya

      Thank you! Glad you liked it!

  49. Crystal

    With a few exceptions it sounds like our pregnancies were similar. It’s always interesting to hear of other experiences. Your thought list is very logical, and it’s nice to have it all in one place. Thanks for sharing something that is so personal.

    1. Varya

      Thank you for your kind comment. Where I am there are no pregnancy and new mothers support groups. So I had to figure out a lot of things by myself. Also, people’s ideas about pregnancy and PPT are very different from the “West”. I hope someone finds my experience helpful at least in the regard of not being alone out there and doing more research and getting the right information!

  50. Lisa Nelson

    I just love this activity. It’s easy – it’s fun. Plus, there is a lot of learning going on. Love it!

    Learning through play is definitely the to go. It really works, it’s amazing!

    What a great way to teach your children English. I don’t think classroom settings do even half as much!

    1. Varya

      Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed reading about it :-))

  51. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Mmm! Sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing at the Culture Swapper!

    1. Varya

      Welcome! I hope I could participate some day in exchange as well!

  52. Lisa Nelson

    I have never done sponge painting, but it looks like it’s really super fun.

    In April, I’m going to do an all about paint series, and I think we will incorporate this project into that series.

    Thank you so much for the idea!

    1. Varya

      Sounds like fun! Let me know so I could link up!

  53. Lisa Nelson

    These cookies look fantastic! Thanks for the recipe.

    Also, thanks for giving me the opportunity to link-up the only recipe I’ve done on my blog! Haha!

    1. Varya

      Thank you! Glad you could link up!

  54. Lisa Nelson

    I love this article. What great suggestions! I like when you say, lead by example. That is the absolute best way to teach our children. You can say anything you want – but when they see you doing it – then it really clicks.

    I also like how you divide up the younger children and the other children . I also believe that the older children should do some chores around the house – but they are children after all. After the chores are done, they should be allowed to play and explore.

    1. Varya

      I’m glad you like it. I never claim to have the answers to anything – after all, we, parents, are also learning as the children grown. These are my thoughts, ideas and personal experience (what is working or worked for us when teaching virtues to our child) that I share. If you have some tips as well or would like to write a guest post – you are mostly welcome! Thank you for reading and commenting!

  55. Valerie @ Glittering Muffins

    Those look good! Thanks for participating 🙂

    1. Varya

      Thank you! Glad to be a part of it!!!

  56. Lisa Nelson

    I love reading posts from the group cause I learn so much. Thanks for the reminder!

    1. Varya

      I am glad you liked it! Next Carnival is coming on Spring Traditions (hosted by Becky @ kidworldcitizen.com) – you should totally participate!

  57. Lisa Nelson

    Actually, I never knew what Baha’i was. Thanks so much for the information. In college I heard a lot about the activities but never thought to ask.

    It’s funny, isn’t it?

    1. Varya

      We learn something new everyday, all of us!!!

  58. Lisa Nelson

    What a great spring craft! I’m pinning it!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    1. Varya

      Thanks to Leanna! 😀

  59. Lisa Nelson

    This is excellent! Unfortunately, I’m not crafty in this way :(. But I do enjoy reading and copying crafts from very creative people like you.

    This looks to be so fun and also doable for my team here! Thanks for this!

  60. Varya

    Thank you! I hope your team loves making the craft! Let me know!

  61. Valerie @ Glittering Muffins

    Cute! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    1. Varya

      It was so relevant and totally unexpected!

  62. Crystal

    Great ideas for a simple item, love it! We have done almost all of these at one time or another, but you never realise how many things they add up to!
    We have used a handkerchief tied up to the end of a stick or small pole to make a ‘hobo’ packet. We’ve also used it as a ‘furoshiki’, the Japanese way to wrap it around your lunch box for transport, then you have a place mat to use when you unwrap your lunch.

    1. Varya

      Such cool ideas!!! thank you for sharing!

  63. Lisa Nelson

    Cool! This isn’t something that I have even thought of. I love the imaginary play!

    Thanks for sharing!

    1. Varya

      Thank you for reading!!!

  64. Yuliya

    awww, Varya, beautiful!!! Congratulations on anniversary!!!

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      admin

      Thank you, Yuliya! Fun times, huh? 😀

  65. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Varya, what a beautiful story! How lovely that you fell in love after meeting so many years earlier. And you look absolutely gorgeous! What a lovely event to celebrate every year 🙂

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      admin

      Thank you, Leanna!!!

  66. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Love these! They are so creative! My son and I recently used a towel to make a superhero cape. He was thrilled, and I loved that he could get such pleasure out of something so simple yet fun.

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      Varya

      Glad you had so much fun!!! Simplest things bring so much joy to our little ones 🙂

  67. Mary Catherine

    Oh Varya,what a lovely story and beautiful wedding pictures! Thanks for sharing this with us. 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you, dear Mary!

  68. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Oh, I love this! It looks like it was so much fun to do! It is hard to find projects like these that are easy for little ones but still come out looking great. Thanks for linking up to the Creative Kids Culture Blog Hop!

  69. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    How fun! It is difficult to find something little ones will enjoy making and eating, but it looks like you found a winner!

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  71. Crystal

    It looks great! Now you have me wanting a milkshake and omelette (which my husband makes very well!) Keep up the great work exploring cultures!

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      Varya

      Thank you! Time for your hubby to get to the kitchen ha ha

  72. Crystal

    These look so pretty. I will remember them for the children to make next spring 🙂

  73. Crystal

    We love pierogies, too! My husband had never tasted them before we made them, and now they’re one of his favourites! My favourite is potato and cheddar cheese. Perhaps we’ll try some carrot ones, they sound tasty and colourful 🙂

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      Varya

      Oh, yes! I love potato with cheese but plain potato is great too!

  74. Crystal

    I love these, how personal! Thanks for sharing!

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      Varya

      Thank you! My daughter still keeps the bag on her art wall!

  75. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    You have been featured at the Creative Kids Culture Blog Hop! Hope you can link up again this month! http://alldonemonkey.com/2013/04/21/creative-kids-culture-hop-3/

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      Varya

      Thanks so much! I will try to link asap!

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  77. Mary Catherine

    I agree with you — incorporating crafts and other activities is a great idea with your English lessons. I’m excited to hear/read more about how this is going. And the Rainbow cloud turned out cute. 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you!

  78. maryanne @ mama smiles

    This is very cute! And yes, I definitely remember that nursery rhyme!

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  80. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    This is so lovely! Hospitality is something really important to teach children, but it is often overlooked. Thank you for this wonderful post!

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      Varya

      Thank you. Hospitality was always a big part of my growing up and it is now. We like receiving guests and we teach our children to embrace everyone!

  81. Valerie @ Glittering Muffins

    Looks yummy! So glad she liked it and had fun cooking with mommy 🙂 Thanks for participating again.

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      Varya

      Thank you! It is always fun!

  82. Mary Catherine

    What a wonderful idea to experience cultures around the world each month! Food and crafts are definitely great ways for kids to connect to other places. This looked delicious. 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you! It is a fun project to participate in!

  83. Rachel

    Thanks Varya!! I love that you and your kids found a new way to play with something you had around the home! Perfect! Thanks so much for sharing in our 100 Days of Play. Your post has been linked and shared!

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      Varya

      thank you! It is always fun to participate! Looking forward to more!

  84. Mary Catherine

    Varya, this is a hit with my son, the kids I babysit, and my preschool students! It’s boxes or laundry baskets over here. So glad you shared this for the 100 Days of Play!

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  86. maryanne @ mama smiles

    This is wonderful! Kids don’t need much to have a wonderful time!

  87. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Glad it was such a useful experiment for you! Unfortunately my son gets quite a bit more screen time, especially now that we have a baby and sometimes it is the easiest way to keep him occupied. I am trying now to put in place a schedule, since otherwise it is too easy to just say, Okay, just one more video!

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      Varya

      I know exactly how you feel! It was the same for us first few months. Also, your T is so fewer unsupervised activities can be offered. I felt guilty when A was born sbout a lot if screen time fir T but I just tried to give her to watch more educational programmes.

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      Varya

      Thank you!

  88. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    What fun! I remember being mesmerized by the gymnasts when I was little, too! They were so graceful. That must have been so much fun to play with the ribbons with the girls. I am sure I would have been rejected for being too tall as well!

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  90. Parvina

    Dear Varya,

    I just love your blog. You are doing such a wonderful job and most of all you enjoying it.
    I wish you to prosper and keep up the good job.
    You are a lovely parents I’ve witnesssed myself.
    Love you both very dearly!

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      Varya

      Awwww, you are so kind, my dear Parvina. Thank you. Much love to you all!

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  92. raj

    Varya good going. Was “planning” to visit your site from a looooooooooong time. Just today managed it. I am sure Devi gonna love many of your stuff. All the best, dear one!

    raj

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      Varya

      Thank you, dear Raj! I hope you find some useful for Devi activities here!

  93. Kat

    Hooray for Frog Puppets! I’m going to have to make one of these for DD! She LOVES puppets!

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      Varya

      Glad you liked it! Let me know what her reaction was!

  94. Lisa Nelson

    Whoa, I am really sorry about the phone Varya. That’s terrible way to travel – always assuming that everyone is a potential thief. YIKES. I’m really glad nothing else was stolen though.

    Wow, you are giving your children an amazing experience! Russia, Finland…Awesome!

    I can’t wait to see your around the world post!

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      Varya

      Thank you! It’s ok – with the phone it was my own fault, should have been more careful!

  95. Lisa Nelson

    Wow, I will take a look at all the blogs. Thanks so much for sharing!

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      Varya

      Welcome!!

  96. Mary Catherine

    I just love this! Food can be such a great way into learning more about other cultures. Thanks for sharing this with us. :):

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      Varya

      Indeed it is! Thank you for stopping by!

  97. Becky

    I love the story behind the recipe! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing!

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      Varya

      Welcome! I never knew the story myself till now!

  98. Kat

    This looks delicious! I’m gonna try it! 🙂

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      Varya

      Let me know how it came out – I am sure Chelsea would love to know as well!

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  101. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    It is very hot here today, so it is really nice to read your post and imagine climbing up in the cool mountains! And what gorgeous views! I love the idea of the kids being able to run around and not worry about cars.

  102. Becky

    This looks delicious- and your daughter definitely enjoyed it:).

  103. Valerie @Glittering Muffins

    Love the story too and your daughter seems to really enjoy it 🙂 Thanks for participating again!

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      Varya

      Thank you! I was so happy that I could related more to the cuisine this time.

  104. Elizabeth

    What fun! This weekend I was scrubbing some well used plastic bins outside, with the help of the grandkids, and once they were clean I filled them up with the hose and each child sat in a bin up to their chins in water giggling! I grabbed some cups for filling and pouring, and they had so much fun. The towels they dried off with became impromptu housing. Once they start with creative play, things just seem to flow.

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      Varya

      Sounds like you and the grandkids had a wonderful time! We don’t have a backyard so we can’t play with water much, just at the beach 🙂

  105. maryanne @ mama smiles

    I think the scavenger hunt is amazing!

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      Varya

      Yes, it is fun! First time to participate in an online one!

  106. Andrea Elledge

    I really enjoyed reading your posts! I am a third grade teacher from Florence, Alabama. I am interested in creating learning activities that focus on the Russian culture and the Winter 2014 Olympics. I also want to travel to Russia.

    What tips do you have for me as tourist?

    Thanks!
    Andrea Elledge

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      Varya

      Hi Andrea, thank you for your comment and interest!
      Most of the tips would be on safety. It isn’t too hard travelling in Russia however you will have language barrier. So buying your tickets ahead of time is the best as well as perhaps learning few phrases like “I need help” or “I’m sick” just in case of emergency. If you are travelling by train, try taking the lower berth and under no condition accept drinks from strangers, especially alcoholic!
      If you really need someone who can speak at least some English, in the city/town aim for schools and colleges/universities that teach English – a teacher or a student will always be there who could speak some English. You may want to do your homework on these establishments before hand. Russians like meeting foreigners, so there will be some curious kids following you around.
      You will find the food quite familiar to your tastes, though we do have lots of soups and salads which are full meals on their own!
      You asked about the most fascinating landmark. I would not be able to pinpoint one for you. If you like museums and history, you might want to stay around Western part of Russia and visit so-called Golden Ring (a number of cities whose history dates back to pre-Christianity: Tula, Novgorod etc). St. Petersburg is a great place to visit.
      If you are a fan of beautiful landscapes, then Siberia it is, and most of all – Baikal region. There is a vast variety of Taiga forest and regular forest. Beautiful lakes and rivers, and, of course, the Bailak Lake. I was born in that region (Buryat region) and I often miss the landscape.
      If you have more questions, you are welcome to e-mail me to xiao (dot) artists (at) gmail (dot) com

  107. Andrea Elledge

    In your opinion, what is the most fascinating geographical landmark in Russia?

  108. Yuliya

    Go Varya Go!!!! your creativity has no boundries 😉

  109. Crystal

    Congratulations!! You will do a superb job 🙂 I just consulted one today with regards to a medication I was prescribed. Good luck!

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      Varya

      Thank you, dear Crystal! Did I miss the announcement? Or it is before the time?

  110. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    So cute! What a fun activity 🙂

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      Varya

      It was really fun!

  111. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Congratulations! You will be great! And I adore this picture!!

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      Varya

      Thank you, dear Leanna!

  112. maryanne @ mama smiles

    I love simple play ideas like this!

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      Varya

      Simplicity is always fun!

  113. Crystal

    I love the pastel colours, they turned out great!

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      Varya

      Thank you! It is the chalk we used I think – great soft colors

  114. JDaniel4's Mom

    This is a super cute idea! I have pinned it to my puppet board on Pinterest.

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      Varya

      Thank you so much!

  115. Natalie F

    This dish looks very interesting, but somehow bean dishes just get no reception from my picky eater and her father 🙂 It’s so interesting that your husband grew up in Africa, it must be very different from how you grew up…

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      Varya

      Ah, picky eaters are so different everywhere!!! I guess I have to thank my MIL for introducing beans and lentils to mine. The little one though eats about anything.

  116. An Abstract Artist

    what I find really funny here is that even as an adult I loved to do finger painting from time to time haha While it can be a lot of fun, it is not necessarily the kind of art you want to hang in your living room though 😛

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      Varya

      Yes, it is a lot of fun! I do put my children’s finger painting creations on the wall in the living room 😉

  117. Valerie @Glittering Muffins

    Happy this turned out so well 🙂 Thanks for participating again!

  118. Natalie F

    Wow – you made the whole dish from scratch! I love humus, but I am yet to convince my family to give it a chance 🙂 Love the pictures of your little helper!

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      Varya @ CWOV

      Thank you! My daughters won’t eat it. So it’s just me and my husband

  119. Lisa Nelson

    WOW, I love love love hummus. Thanks so much for the recipe. I didn’t realize it had sesame seeds. My son is allergic (as they often go with peanut allergies). Too bad, all for me 🙂

    I love spreading hummus on anything – or having it in a salad.

    Yum, pinning!

    Oh, you should link this up on our Mommy MOnday Blog hop. yes yes yes! I will put the link in the website portion. I am pinning this to that board – as well as a muticultural cuisine board.

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      Varya @ CWOV

      You can absolutely do it without sesame paste, Lisa! It will still taste great!

  120. Lisa Nelson

    Can I have some too? That mini-pie looks delicious.

    I don’t like tea, but I’ve been known to down a few hot chocolates!

    Thanks for sharing.

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      Varya

      They were all delicious! We like going to Holiday Inn as most if the 4-5 star hotels have up to 50% discount on baked goodies at the lobby coffee shop.

  121. Valerie @Glittering Muffins

    Wow, all from scratch, awesome! Cute “helper” 🙂 Thanks for participating again!

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      Varya

      Thank you! Always a pleasure!

  122. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Wow, good for you! That must be hard to do, but it helps to have such great results. So sorry to hear that you had been having these health problems but glad you are getting some relief! I use homeopathy, and it has really worked well for me.

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      Varya

      Thank you!!! It wasn’t hard in a physical sense – I can go off coffee any time. However I just miss it.
      I agree – homeopathy is great and I love how it has no side effects!

  123. Natalie F

    Coffee is one weakness that I cannot imagine giving up, but I am glad to hear that homeopathy and life without coffee work for you. Stay healthy!

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      Varya

      Thank you, Natalie!!!

  124. Kids Yoga Stories: Books to Teach Yoga to ChildrenRainforest Kids Yoga Birthday Party » Kids Yoga Stories: Books to Teach Yoga to Children

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  125. Natalie F

    Yay us 🙂 Happy birthday to MKB!

  126. Natalie F

    I was wondering what pickelets were – now I know! Yes, my picky eater would eat them too. I also enjoy this blog hop and meeting new blog friends 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you! Yes, pancakes are so universal!

  127. Sheila @ Pennies of Time

    Music is so powerful! This is a great reminder. I don’t think I use music enough with my boys. Thanks for sharing at Magic Moments Monday!

  128. Emma @ P is for Preschooler

    This is a fun way to use play dough! I love the idea of covering it with contact paper after so you can hang it up!

  129. Lisa Nelson

    Awesome Varya. What a wonderful play activity. Thanks so much for sharing!

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      Varya

      Thank you, Lisa!

  130. Natalie F

    I really like your playdoh collage idea! And linking my baking soda activity to this round-up 🙂

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      Varya

      I am happy you liked it! I will check your baking soda activity as well!!

  131. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Happy birthday, MKB! Thanks for all your hard work in making our birthday celebration such a success! You have been with us for the entire journey 🙂

  132. Around the World in 12 Dishes- Egypt | Mermaids` Makings

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  133. Natalie F

    Painting is a great way to spend quality time together! For us it was always reading and talking about books. I guess this is why I have such a bookworm 🙂

  134. Valerie @Glittering Muffins

    We LOVE pancakes, this would go over well here, we’ll have to try your recipe. Thanks for participating again 🙂

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      Varya

      Pancakes are the best!!

  135. Emma @ P is for Preschooler

    What a wonderful experience for the both of you. It’s things like that she’s always going to remember 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you, Emma! It truly was!

  136. Natalie F

    This looks very yummy. I hear you on picky eaters!

  137. Natalie F

    The word herbarium definitely brought back memories from my school days 🙂 We did some leaf preservation last year with modge podge, and also tried contact paper. Laminating them worked rather well for us, we still have a couple of laminated place mats.

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      Varya

      I know all about bringing back the memories!!! I was looking for a better word but leaf preservation sounded not quite right. And yes, this is all from my school and kindergarten memories. Did you also do totn paper art?

  138. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    This recipe looks like something my family would enjoy, thank you for sharing!

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      Varya

      Hi Crystal! I am glad you liked it! Let me know how it turns out

  139. Natalie F

    It looks like Miss A is a wonderful big sister! When daughter was young, my husband focused more on “gentle touch” for objects, and she is pretty careful and gentle for her age.

  140. Pinkoddy

    What a lovely idea – and they would be fantastic at Christmas.

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      Varya

      Thank you!!!

  141. Sheila @ Pennies of Time

    Great rhyme and hand movement! I really enjoyed this post and am looking forward to catching up and following Virtue Wednesday!

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      Varya

      Thank you, Sheila!! You are welcome to write something up for the series!

  142. Sheila @ Pennies of Time

    My son finds great joy in exploring the world while dressed in all kinds of outfits. I let him. And, I am amazed at how other people find something in common with him as he dresses in his outfits. Kids are awesome! Thanks for sharing at Magic Moments Monday!

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      Varya

      Your son sounds like a very fun and outgoing boy!!! I bet he and Miss T (my older one) would very much get along!

  143. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    These are beautiful! Ours is still hanging on our wall!

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    Varya

    And yours along with boys’s picture – above Tessa’s bed! Loved the exchange. Let’s do it again next year!

  145. Mari

    Great words, thank you forarticle! Children need our help.

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      Varya

      Thank you for reading, Mari!

  146. Natalie F

    Lovely card! Happy birthday to Ms T!

  147. Anna@The Measured Mom

    They turned out beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely cards at the After School Linky.

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by!

  148. Chalk Fun Again and Kids Co-Op | Creative World Of Varya

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  149. maryanne @ mama smiles

    We are handing out stickers instead of candy this year – hoping the kids like the alternative! We have done Play Doh in the past, also.

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      Varya

      I think it is a great substitute!!! We don’t have Halloween trick-or-treating here but if did – playdough, stickers and healthy snacks would be our choice!

  150. madrexilio

    Hi, We don’t celebrate Halloween neither but I do agree with low sugar treats for kids. Thank you for sharing.

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by, Madre!!!

  151. October Multicultural Kids Blog Carnival: Multimedia for Multicultural Kids

    […] Varya wrote a wonderful post in favour of screen time for children, and why it could be benefitial to their development if done correctly. Rather than being organized by medium or language, Varya very cleverly lists her media tools by the benefits they have: character development and family values, staying fit or language development! And you have probably never associated these benefits with screen time, right? But if done correctly, media can have a huge positive impact on children’s life- read Varya’s post on The Creative World of Varya! […]

  152. Barb @ A Life in Balance

    I made up treat bags this year with Halloween-themed items like spider rings, crayons, and erasers. Each bag had only one piece of candy in it. I’ve already bought glow sticks for next year’s Halloween which got rave reviews last year.

    Pinterest board: http://www.pinterest.com/alifeinbalance_/halloween/

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      Varya

      Thank you for sharing, Barb!! I think your bags were really exciting! My 5 year old would take rings, crayons and erasers over candy any time!

  153. Our Neighbourhood in Zhuhai {Show Me Your Neighbourhood Around The World} | Creative World Of Varya

    […] have previously posted some pictures of Zhuhai during our Backyard Barbecue Hop and when I wrote a guest post for Mama Smiles on Exploring Geography Series so you are welcome to […]

  154. User Avatar

    Varya

    Thank you so much, Leanna! I just saw this comment – not sure how is that I missed it???!!!

  155. Amanda

    What a beautiful neighborhood! The whole table of Dim Sum makes me hungry. The night view of Fox Island and Macau is pretty and it reminds of Hong Kong. It feels like a very relaxing community and great for the little ones.

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      Varya

      Thank you, Amanda! Zhuhai is a lovely place for the family!

  156. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    I love this post, Varya! It’s so interesting to see different areas of the world. Thank you for sharing 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you! I like looking through pictures of different places as well!

  157. Top 10 Holiday Lists: Games and Puzzles On Our Shelf | Creative World Of Varya

    […] Gymnast’s ribbon. This is not exactly a puzzle or a game but it is a fun tool to play with and we have tons of fun […]

  158. Marie-Claude

    I love this series and have been looking forward to seeing a neighborhood in China! Looks like a lovely area! And like Amanda, that Dim Sum looks delicious 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you! Our neighbourhood is more or less typical for bigger cities in China. And since Zhuhai is relatively new city (it used to be a fishing village around 30 years ago) there isn’t much traditional architecture which you can see in older cities.

  159. Annabelle

    Thanks for taking part Varya. Oh and I love the German style bakery!

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      Varya

      Thank you! It was fun recreating our neighbourhood!

  160. Abbi Gutierrez

    Thanks for sharing. The Middle School is huge. I thought it was a hotel!

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      Varya

      Thank you! Schools here are huge because the population is big. My daughter’s kindergarten has over 400 children, in each class 30-40 children. Schools have 40+-60 students. In this particular school there must be 500-600 students.

  161. Jody

    It was so lovely to get a peek at your neighborhood! I really like how much green space is incorporated into the city and that Dim Sum looks delicious!

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      Varya

      Thank you! In all my years in China I noticed that Chinese are really good with greenery and designs and NO ONE pulls flowers or breaks trees.

  162. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Happy happy birthday, dear! You are such a special person. So glad to have gotten to know you better this past year. Looking forward to another wonderful year ahead! You have lots to look forward to 😉

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      Varya

      Thank you so much, dearest Leanna! I have exact same sentiments and I am really grateful to have you as my friend!

  163. Alex

    Great. I hav just added your button to my search website.
    -Alex and Emma

  164. Valerie @Glittering Muffins

    Looks interesting, we might just have to try it! Thanks for participating again 🙂

  165. Jessica @ Play Trains!

    These are really cool! I like how they can be used for different holidays, but look appropriately festive for all of them. Fun!

  166. Valerie @Glittering Muffins

    Love lanterns! Never thought of paper cups, thanks for sharing 🙂

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      Varya

      Paper cups are great a great craft material! thank you!

  167. Valerie @Glittering Muffins

    Glad you had 2 happy eaters with this one 🙂
    Thanks for participating again!

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      Varya

      It is always fun to participate!

  168. coming soon: 20 Days of a Kid-Made Christmas

    […] christmas lanterns – Creative World of Varya […]

  169. Christmas In Different Land: Christmas Spirit In China | Creative World Of Varya

    […] Do you celebrate Christmas? How do you celebrate it? I’ve written earlier that we don’t really celebrate Christmas but we love Christmas Gawking! As ESL teachers, we do of course teach our children about Christmas and make Christmas activities. Last year we made Hand-printed Christmas Tree, and this year – Christmas Lanterns. […]

  170. Natalie F

    How interesting about Christmas in China. I had no idea that it is acknowledged and celebrated. Thanks for teaching us something new today!

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      Varya

      Thank you! It is something quite new but becoming so popular!

  171. Becky

    I LOVE the kindergartener Santas! That is adorable! What a festive environment for Christmas!

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      Varya

      Yes, they were absolutely adorable! Thank you for stopping by!

  172. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    What beautiful decorations! I agree with Natalie – I had no idea Christmas was celebrated so widely in China. What a festive atmosphere!

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      Varya

      Thank you so much!

  173. Amanda

    How beautiful – I showed my kids these pictures and they were excited.

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      Varya

      Thank you! Glad your children liked it!

  174. 20 Days of Kid-Made Ornaments: fifty seven creations

    […] christmas lanterns – Creative World of Varya […]

  175. Kat

    Great post, Varya! I love your choices and will have to do these with my daughter! When I have more time, I’ll definitely be perusing the blog hop. I wish you an amazing new year filled with many memories and blessings!

  176. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    So sweet! Love these moments 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you! Always great memories!

  177. 100 Ways to Encourage Foreign Language Learning | Creative World Of Varya

    […] 13. Don’t be afraid to use media (TV programs, cartoons, movies, radio) to help your child learn: they DO learn and pick up faster. Just remember moderation! I have vaguely covered this topic before in my post Top 10 Ways to Utilize Screen Time for Learning.  […]

  178. 100 Ways to Encourage Foreign Language Learning | Creative World Of Varya

    […] and use environmental print to help them remember. With younger babies you can collect and make herbariums, seashells, rocks, bring them home and use to make collages with […]

  179. Becky @ This Reading Mama

    Wow! What an amazing list of resources and ideas! Thank you for much for participating in the 100th Day Blog Hop!

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by!

  180. Celebrate the 100th Day Blog Hop

    […] January 22: Creative World of Varya – 100 Ways to Encourage Foreign Language […]

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  182. kat

    I love this idea, Varya! Thank you for coming out of your blogger break to share this. I often think about how I can help Hapa Baby understand thoughtfulness. I would like her to understand how much thought and care goes into the things we (and others) do for her. When she’s old enough, I would love to do these heartlings, but will start by trying to explain to her why she should eat the things I’ve made in a loving way instead of just shaking my head and giving up (like I do sometimes).

    I often try to tell her,” Hapa Baby, you’re making mommy sad. Please don’t do that. You are hurting mommy’s feelings.” Sometimes it helps and she says,” Mommy sad?’

    Thank you again, Varya! I’m looking forward to see more posts!

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by! Encouraging virtues development isn’t an easy task, it requires a looot of patience (which I myself often lack hah!). But as parents we try to find new ways. I hope this activity will help you in some ways!!!

      1. Kat

        I definitely think it will. I find that lately I need more patience and i would like to be more encouraging of my daughter. She’s hit her terrible twos and is a lot more difficult (her mother’s temper and her father’s stubbornness, yikes)! So I’d really like to do something to help her improve her development 🙂

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          Varya

          I can totally understand! Our TTs are already here ha ha I am sure you’ll soon be looking back and smiling about this time!

  183. Jonathan

    Wow, what a great list of ideas! Thanks for mention as well.

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      Varya

      Most welcome! Thank you for sharing your links and ideas!

  184. Celebrating Spring Festival in China

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  185. Emma @ P is for Preschooler

    I never realized all the fun things you could do with shells! I love the small worlds and the shell fossils. Great round-up!

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      Varya

      Thank you, Emma! I am glad you found some inspiration here!!!

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      Varya

      Thank you, dearest!

  186. Mary Chikkala

    Awesome Varya dear.

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      Varya

      Thank you, dear Mary!

  187. Scribble Doodle and Draw

    What a great round up, now I know what to do with all my sea shells!

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      Varya

      That’s great! I was myself surprised how many things could be done with them!

  188. Nadia

    Lovely collection! We just came from a seaside holiday and have lots of shells! Now I have a few ideas, thanks!

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      Varya

      So glad you can use this roundup for your own creative ideas!

  189. Virtue Wednesday: Love | Creative World Of Varya

    […] I would like to revisit last week’s activity on Heartlings and suggest it again as it really is a helpful reminder about love and […]

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  191. Valerie @Glittering Muffins

    That sounds like a fun dish, thanks for participating again 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by!

  192. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    So excited for this giveaway! Thank you for all your work organizing it!

  193. Ten Simple Toddler Activities | Creative World Of Varya

    […] Painting: sponge painting, finger painting, painting, painting, painting! Any toddler likes to get his/her hands dirty. If you want more fun […]

  194. Ten Simple Toddler Activities | Creative World Of Varya

    […] 5. Salt dough and play dough – they never get out of fashion! Use small toys and objects to stick into the dough or make collages. […]

  195. Hale

    Thanks for sharing your ideas! The kids would love this. Cheers!

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      Varya

      Thank you! I hope these will be useful to many!

  196. Creative Tuesday: Collages for Love | Creative World Of Varya

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  197. Top Ten Games For Preschoolers

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  198. Emma @ P is for Preschooler

    These are beautiful – and a great way to love! Best of all, you can do these any time of the year! 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you very much!

  199. Multicultural Meal Plan: Five Days in Five Countries {Creative World of Varya} - Multicultural Kid Blogs

    […] often made in a form of Pilau (a recipe from Kitchen Counter Chronicles). You can try making these Kenya Inspired Beans from yours truly and there is a recipe for chapatis in there! Dry Potato and Peak Sak from […]

  200. Creative Painting And Craft Ideas { from Creative World of Varya }

    […] by that?  Look at the collage today with creative painting and craft activities from Varya at Creative World of Varya. Creativity is just simple painting. Creativity is also exploring coloring with salt, painting […]

  201. Carrie @ Crafty Moms Share

    So cute and fun!! I love it! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

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      Varya

      Hi Carrie, sorry for such a late reply – it ended up among spam!!! Thank you for stopping by!

  202. Multicultural Meal Plan: Five Days in Five Countries {Creative World of Varya} - Multicultural Kid Blogs

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  203. Multicultural Meal Plan: Five Days in Five Countries {Creative World of Varya} - Multicultural Kid Blogs

    […] breakfast and especially enjoy an oat porridge in winter to keep warm. You could try this recipe of New Zealand Pikelets by yours truly (and learn what Pikelets […]

  204. Tea Around the World: The European Mama - Multicultural Kid Blogs

    […] restaurant close by and the tea is always delicious there, and now, seeing Varya’s recipe on Creative World Of Varya- I know why! Love the idea of adding orange peel to the […]

  205. Ilona

    Hello,
    I recently discovered your blog and am really enjoying it. I’m a mother and an early childhood educator and am always looking for new and creative ideas.
    I came across your blog as I was researching Zhuhai. My family and I will be moving there this summer for my husbands work and I’ve been trying to prepare myself for life abroad with a toddler. Do you have any tips or advice for life with children in Zhuhai? I really enjoyed the piece about your neighbourhood. The playground looks really nice.
    Thanks,
    Ilona

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      Varya

      Hi Ilona! thank you for stopping by and exploring my blog! I emailed you in regard of your questions.

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      Varya

      Thank you!

  206. Neighbourhoods Around The World, Northern Ireland Style - Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    […] introducing our neighbourhoods to you.  There have already been features from Russia, Japan, China, France, and loads of others.  You can find all of the information about this series through The […]

  207. Pleasantville Mom

    This is a cute idea. I’m going to try making these cupcake liner flowers with my littlest one. Thanks for the great idea!

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      Varya

      Thank you for your kind words and appreciations. I hope your little one enjoys this simple activity!!!

  208. Reshama

    What a great find! I would love to read this to my daughter. Thanks for sharing. Please join us with your book posts every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Kidlit Bloghop at my website or through any of the hostesses links. I had a great time reading this review, and would love for other fellow boggers/ kidlit lovers to get to read them 🙂
    -Reshama @ Stackingbooks

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by! I will do my best to try and join you!

  209. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    This is so fun to see what everyone carries in their diaper bags! Thanks for including mine 🙂 And you’re right – it’s sounds like you’d need a big bag to carry all that you do. I’m impressed to hear that it’s small!

  210. Printable Ridvan Card | Creative World Of Varya

    […] we are getting ready to celebrate the Festival of Ridvan , I thought this year I’ll share a simple printable card you can use to give to friends. It […]

  211. Emma @ P is for Preschooler

    LOL! Love this – because you can never have too many hats, right? 😉

  212. Kenneth

    These 100 ways are indeed good and I’m delighted to learn these ways. To encourage others I’ll certainly utilize these ways and thanks a lot for great contribution.

  213. Packing, Cleaning and a Quick Dinner Recipe {Backyard BBQ Blog Hop} | Creative World Of Varya

    […] to our Second Annual Backyard Barbecue Blog Hop! (Check out our First Annual Backyard Barbecue Blog Hop!) I am so excited to be joining with my blogger friends to create a collection of fabulous ideas for […]

  214. Emma Edwards

    Cleaning is hard enough with toddler let alone packing. It’s like sweeping up leaves in a hurricane! What a yummy meal to finish with though.

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      Varya

      Thank you! It wasn’t easy but we managed!

  215. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    You are amazing! I agree with Emma – go you! Love the recipe, too! Thanks for co-hosting again this year and good luck getting settled in!

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      Varya

      Thank you so much!!!

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    Varya

    Thank you! Wasn’t easy!

  217. Becky

    It is SO HARD to pack with a curious and active toddler- but at least you ave “helpers:)!! I used to try and get as much done as I could while they were napping- good luck Varya!!! 🙂

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      Varya

      I do that too! But recently if my toddler naps – I literally pass out into a deep sleep as well ha ha

  218. {Aromatherapy Series} Home Made Bathroom Freshener | Creative World Of Varya

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  219. katepickle

    Oh moving with a toddler is hard (I did it with twin toddlers) but packing while pregnant must be horrible!
    Your recipe sounds great though… thanks for sharing!

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      Varya

      It was hard, yes! But thankfully it is over!

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  221. Anna Vinogradova

    Thank you Varya for your post about your cool family, loved reading it!! and also for your helpful advice on cultural identity, I will keep it for the future as our daughter is only 11 months. Our family also believes that culture should be introduced in a natural way, daily (e.g. listening to music from our countries to relax, read books in our languages,etc), this way we as parents are not forcing and everyone enjoys. So far we made a family tree and thinking of doing a genetic test for our daughter, maybe we will find something interesting, who knows:) https://www.23andme.com/ancestry/

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      Varya

      How interesting! I know someone who had DNA test done with ancestry.com or some other website. She was quite surprised at the outcome. I am sure if we did the DNA test we would find out much more about ourselves but for now we just go with what we were told. Thank you for stopping by!

  222. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    You definitely have a global family! Your children will go far with their background and your loving support! You’re doing a wonderful job of raising them to be appreciative of everyone!

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      Varya

      Thank you! I hope they grow up to be decent human beings, free of prejudice of any sort.

  223. Becky

    This is a wonderful post that I think a lot of families can relate to. I love your tips on helping children to be comfortable with their identity.

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      Varya

      Thank you! We can at least try to help them. I am sure at some point they can figure out and find their place in life.

  224. Marie-Claude Leroux

    Very interesting post – Great tips for helping children be comfortable with a multifaceted identity.

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      Varya

      Thank you!

  225. Ticia

    I love recipes that don’t have to be exactly followed!

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      Varya

      Thank you! I actually enjoy such recipes too!

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  228. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    Using Giselle’s yoga books for ESL is a great idea! Children always remember better when moving 😉

    Good luck on the 30th!

  229. Monolingual parents and bilingual children

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  230. Giselle Shardlow - Kids Yoga Stories

    What a lovely post – thanks for sharing you two!

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by! I love the lesson too!

  231. Jennifer Brunk

    This is a really great lesson. The activities build on each other so well, and are wonderfully concrete and fun!
    I do understand that certain lessons are so important that they should be done in a child’s dominant language, and this certainly qualifies as one of those. I have to mention though that it also would be a wonderful lesson to repeat in a second language. 🙂 It would reinforce the concepts (more practice showing/choosing love is always good!) and there is lots of built-in repetition of vocabulary.
    Thanks for a wonderful post!

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by! I like the idea of second language!

  232. Bronwyn Joy

    Love (heh – sorry) this lesson. Sounds like the kids were able to really engage with it – the first step towards cultivating the right behaviours!

    (And congrats on your LO Varya – don’t think I’ve said yet.)

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      Varya

      Thank you!

  233. Lindsay

    This is a great idea — I’ll try this with my daughter!

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      Varya

      Thank you! Hope you have fun!

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    Varya

    Thank you again for giving us a chance to read one of your books. And it was and is true pleasure!

  235. janis

    Hi, very happy to come across this post. I am currently looking at employment in Zhuhai, I was wondering if Expat children are able to attend local primary schools there? It seems to be that International schools are unaffordable! Do your children attend local schools or do you know anyones who has children in a local school public or experimental?

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      Varya

      Hi Janis! I emailed you directly. So please check and see and also check your spam folder in case it went there. It should be from Varya CWOV! Thank you for stopping by.

  236. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    I’ve heard of Anzac cookies, but I’e not tried them…yet! They sound very good!

  237. Flo

    Just did it with my son. Thank you Eolia !

  238. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    This is just beautiful! What a wonderful family tradition. You are right that it is so easy to get caught up in chores, etc and not really spend that quality one-on-one time with our kids.

  239. Becky

    Thank you so much for hosting my guest post Varya:). Just last night I took the boys for a super-noche to have frozen yogurt and to talk about soccer. I love these special times with my kiddos.

  240. China 101: Tips And Experience Sharing {Intro} | Creative World Of Varya

    […] an increasing number of inquiries from expat families  planning to move to China, in particular to Zhuhai,  where we currently reside. I have also been told I should write a bit more about our hands […]

  241. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    Happy Moon Festival! Have a great month!

  242. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    This series is a great idea, Varya! I look forward to reading more about your experiences in China!

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      Varya

      Thank you so much!

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      Varya

      Thank you so much, dear Crystal! It’s been long overdue and a great way for me to celebrate my upcoming 14th China-versary!

  243. Amanda Roberts

    Hello,

    My name is Amanda Roberts and I am the author of the blog Two Americans in China. I found your blog and contact information through Expats Blog. I am the author of Crazy Dumplings, a fun food fusion cookbook that was funded through Kickstarter. My dream, though, is to write a cookbook written specifically for expats about how to cook foods and dishes from their home country in their new adopted country using ingredients that can be found locally. However, I know my experience in China isn’t the same as everyone else’s, so I thought it would be a good idea to reach out to other China expat bloggers and ask about their experiences. I would love to hear about your experiences cooking abroad. Please click the following link to take my survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3DKT52R (Works best if using Google Chrome.) I will include a link to the blog of everyone who responds and helps me out in the book.

    Thank you so much for your assistance, and I look forward to hearing from you!

  244. Bronwyn Joy

    Thanks for having me over, Varya! I’ll be very interested to hear if anyone has any thoughts, suggestions or info on how to treat new parents. I guess you’re now moving through that initial newborn stage, so hope you’re feeling a bit more rested these days!

  245. Emma @ P is for Preschooler

    I didn’t know that about cinnamon – I hope it keeps working for you! (And I love the bonus of it making the house smell so good!)

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      Varya

      So far I havent had new ants! Just a couple of stranded ones.

  246. Guiti Ravanbaksh

    Dear Varya, Happy to know that you have started such a wonderful site for services. You are very talented and I’m sure will succeed in all areas of your interests. Hugs

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      Varya

      Thank you so much, dearest Guiti, for such kind words and wishes!

  247. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    Wow, I don’t think I’d have been able to cope with a NICU ward where I couldn’t see my baby. T was in Neonatal for 6.5 weeks, and left 5 weeks earlier than expected. From a germ perspective, I can understand it, but because of China’s more ‘traditional’ beliefs, I’d have thought skin-to-skin care would be important over medical intervention.
    It’s interesting how different places work. Here in Northern Ireland you’re not supposed to eat or drink while in labour ‘just in case’ you need a c-section (the rates here are incrediabley high at 25%). Whereas in Regina, Canada (where I’m from), you can order a pizza, etc., and have it delivered right to your room.
    It’s always interesting to see how different places do things differently, each place has it’s own perspective – even among different hospitals a few miles from each other. Thanks for sharing with us!

  248. Ilze

    Great tips, especially number six 🙂 Something I tested this week is getting the baby tired, probably wouldn’t work with a newborn but my 6-month-old will sleep magical 8 hours at a piece (and tops it off with another 3) if I do two long walks during the day and let her power herself out by playing.

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      Varya

      Thank you for contribution, Ilze, and thank you for more tips! Yes, it does work for some older children – it worked great when I was weaning my older one. But sometimes it also means they might get overly tired and have a meltdown – had it both ways.

  249. Vilma

    I appreciated most (or still do…) when somebody brought me premade food (you can draw your conclusions about my cooking here 😉 I just chocked people at work wondering why God/evolution/whateveronebelieves in made such a huge error and made people want to eat several times a day). The casserole is fine. A bowl full of fresh fruit. And yes, food can be ordered online, but when grandma or somebody else does it, it tastes better because there is love in the action. Especially when somebody pops in with your favourite cheese that they just I might like.

    But there will also be the aww’s and the cute little body suits or socks that will never stay on a newborn. And then there will be those that are “giving you space to settle to your new life situation”.

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by! I agree – I really enjoyed how friends came with food which they put love and thought into!

    2. Bronwyn Joy

      Vima – next time you have a baby I’ll know just what to do! I’m glad you still like casseroles, at least. (Otherwise, baby socks.) 🙂

  250. China 101: Giving Birth in Zhuhai Part 3 | Creative World Of Varya

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  251. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    What a lot of hoops and stress on a new mom! I’m so glad it wasn’t difficult to get our childrens’ births registered, and their passports were straight-forward. It may have been different though if they’d needed visas for the UK.

  252. Baby Care Series: Mommy and Baby Blues – Coping Technique | Creative World Of Varya

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  253. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    That’s a great list, and some good ways to save some money and improve quality, also. I’m sure women in your area will be learning a lot from your series.

  254. Eva Varga

    What a wonderful collection of harvest-themed posts! I’m looking forward to reading them. Thank you for featuring mine! 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you for participating!

  255. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Great reminder! And I love the tip about the plants.

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      Varya

      Plants are simply amazing~!

  256. Crystal @ Crystal's Tiny Treasures

    We’re making this soup for at least the 10th time today! It’s delicious!

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      Varya

      Glad to hear that!

  257. Lena

    Hi, Varya!
    Thanks for your blog and all the information you’ve shared. I believe I heard a lot about you through our mutual acquaintances for you and your family are really famous amongst the Zhuhai expats. ((((:
    As for myself, I am almost half-way through my first ever pregnancy (a single mom to be) and I am thinking of having my baby here, in China. I am pretty frightened, to be honest, but thanks to your blog I now have a clearer vision of what lies ahead.
    I am happy there are good people like you who are willing to provide help and advice to the clueless folk like myself!

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      Varya

      Thank you for your kind comment. I’m happy to hear my experience sharing is helpful.

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  262. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Love this book! And wow, great photo of you! I had no idea you used to perform Indian dance!

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      Varya

      We all have interesting talents and experiences. The book is great indeed.

  263. Celebrate Christmas Around the World {Activity Pack Review} | Creative World Of Varya

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  264. Making Christmas Traditions in China | Creative World Of Varya

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  265. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    So interesting to read how expats recreate traditions but also adapt to their new homes!

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      Varya

      Thank you! It really is at times very special and unusual

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  268. Fusion Meals For Picky Eaters {Multicultural Meal Plan Monday} - Multicultural Kid Blogs

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  272. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Wonderful resource! Thanks for including mine! Can’t wait to explore some new ones as well!

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      Varya

      Most welcome!!! There are so many, so I tried to choose the ones that had the most followers!

  273. Felicia Capers

    Thank you Varya for your review of Enough of Frankie Already! 🙂 Bullying is a huge issue here in the States and it was important for me to tackle this issue in a way that hasn’t been done here and that was from the perspective of children of color. Also, Enough of Frankie Already! gives the perspective of the actual bully; and this is unheard of in bullying situations here.

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      Thank you!

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      Varya

      Thank you!

  280. Turning your kitchen into a play area

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  281. My China Story {Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Blog Series}

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  282. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    It is fun to read about your China story! And I love that the one community had so many ties to your home in Russia!

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      Varya

      Thank you! I enjoy how communities here have pretty much everything around them!

  283. Turning your kitchen into a play area

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  284. Carolyn Wilhelm

    This is such a wonderful story. My daughter may be travelling to China soon, and often speaks on the phone with people there as part of her job. I’m going to give her this link. Thanks so much!

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      Varya

      I am sorry, I somehow missed this one! Yes, welcome to share and she is welcome to get in touch, if needed!

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  286. Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

    Love this series, and agree that a sense of adventure is a huge asset, wherever you live! You can travel the world but never really explore (just stick to what is familiar), or on the other hand you may not be able to travel but you can still meet people and experience cultures from all parts of the world! It’s all about having that curiosity and desire to explore. Wonderful resources!

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      Varya

      True! Can’t wait to read your post for the series!!!

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  295. Jennifer Tammy

    This looks so incredibly tasty – I love that it’s also semi-educational to make in that it’s spreading multicultural awareness 😉
    Thanks so much for participating in this series!

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      Varya

      Thank you, it was fun participating and cooking!

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  298. Sarah Quezada

    What a great story! Thanks for sharing your code switching experiences. I love how language activates that same part of the brain and surprises us!

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      Varya

      Thank you for stopping by and watching!

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  303. Helen @ Peakle Pie

    I’ve always wondered how you make masala chai! Thank you for a great Diwali post!

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      Varya

      Welcome and thank you for stopping by!

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  308. Eolia

    I was wondering how much Chineses decorate for Christmas… Seeing all those beautiful trees, I’m thinking that I was just in time this year for mine (I finished it a half hour before now). oh and Thanks for the mention!

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      Varya

      Welcome! It is gorgeous here with all the decorations, and especially in Macau and HK where big Christian communities reside

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  310. Melissa

    Love the symbolism in the book – what a fun idea!!

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      Varya

      Thank you! The books was quite interesting, though I couldn’t locate any info about it online!

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  312. Lauren

    I’ve never heard of salt painting but it looks like fun.

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      Varya

      It truly is!Thank you for stopping by!

  313. Shannon

    I’ve never done salt painting – that looks like fun!

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      Varya

      Me neither, and this was our second (not last) time painting with salt!

  314. Shelah

    Your Salt Painting technique is fabulous!

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      Varya

      Thank you! It was fun discovering different ways to paint with salt!

  315. maryanne @ mama smiles

    I really need to try salt painting with my kids.

  316. Shannon

    These are adorable and so easy to make! I love this idea 🙂

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      Varya

      Thank you! I tried my best to make something that would involve my toddler. And it worked!

  317. maryanne @ mama smiles

    I love simple and fun activities like this!

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      Varya

      Thank you! It was fun playing with these puppets!

  318. Becky

    These look like fabulous books! The first one would be perfect for my ESL students because it includes culture, US landscape, etc. The other 2 are right up the alley of my 11 year old son- he loves those types of action/adventure books:).

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      Varya

      Ah, I am glad he would like them! And yes, I agree – the first one is definitely great for the ESL students!

  319. pragmaticmom

    What an interesting range of diverse books you reviewed! I’m glad that Miss T is such a great reader and enjoyed the poetry book! Thanks so much for joining us for Multicultural Children’s Book Day and for your great post!

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      Varya

      Happy to join in! Yes, the range of books was quite interesting, as well, as I really enjoyed reading them!

  320. maryanne @ mama smiles

    I look forward to reading your ebooks!

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      Varya

      Thank you! A lot of work but the results are always the most rewarding!

  321. maryanne @ mama smiles

    I didn’t know you were a musician! I would love to hear/see some of the songs you have composed.

  322. Helen @ Peakle Pie

    I love this monkey door hanger! Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year!

  323. kim

    You have some great goals for February. Revisiting old posts and improving the content is a good idea–and something I should probably add to my to-do list too.

    I’m glad to have discovered your blog via the Link UP!

    Good luck with your goals!

  324. Nadia

    Lovely! Thanks for taking part in the series!

  325. Helen @ Peakle Pie

    Thank you Varya! It is always a pleasure to work with you and I have really enjoyed starting this series with you! Cannot wait to see what the future brings 🙂

  326. Emma

    I love posts where you can learn more about the blogger behind the blog! Thanks for sharing more about Helen (and I’m going to have to check out these blogging buddy program – sounds awesome!)

  327. Nadia

    Great idea! Thanks for participating in the series!

  328. Suraj :)

    Greetings lisa 🙂

    I gave a letter to Miss D during each of her last 3 birthdays. They make her very emotional & reading you I felt the same. Kind of touched deep and it is something like you are bit carried away, bit confused about your strength and capabilities at certain places and justifies your fears from future with a “mere human” excuse 🙂
    Excellent write dear, I think you should complete the sentence “Don’t let yourselves fall into the trap of inferiority” with the keyword “complex”?
    My daughters are also growing up in a multi-cultural environment and the saddest thing is the multi-cultural thing is within the large Indian community in this country. However hard we try, it is very difficult to get closer to the other communities here due to reservations, classifications and religious differences. I think I’m at a hopeless situation of life with this particular!

  329. Emma

    Number 10 sounds like “fetch”, lol – and you’re right – my daughter used to love to play it, too!

  330. Ezzy T

    My Awesome friend you Rock so does your kids and husband I am very admirative of your family so happy you are part of my life <3 <3

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    Elina Sh

    Как его применять при варикозе и для регуляции потоотделения?

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    Elina Sh

    Можно ли использовать при лечении себорейного дерматита у мамы на гв и как?

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      Varya

      Да, Мирру можно использовать. Но из более дешевых масел можно начать пользоваться чайным деревом. Возможно его будет достаточно. Также хорошие результаты дает использование яблочный уксус.

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