Quilts reminding us of spring, on this first day of Spring 2009,  may have bright and cheery designs, springtime images, or names that reminds us of flowers and the newness of this season.
In addition to being the first day of Spring, today is my granddaughter’s 18th birthday, a time for her to spring into adulthood.   She’s looking forward to graduation from high school and entering college, venturing into that world away from home.
She also is a quilter and creates unique quilt hangings and bed quilts, often for high school projects.
Flower named quilts are numerous.  You may want to look into …read more

Like bubbles? At my house, we absolutely love them. So, we were excited to find that National Bubble Week starts on Friday, which is the first day of Spring. That’s right. A whole 7 days to blow bubbles like crazy. Looking for ways to celebrate?
How about a trip to your local children’s museum? I know the Long Island Children’s Museum in New York has a whole bubble center and Port Discovery in Baltimore has a Wonders of Water exhibit that includes a bubble hoop.
(To find a children’s museum near you, check the listings at the Association of Children’s Museums. I …read more

Spring officially arrived at 1:28am on March 20. Listen to Chris Brown’s ode to the event, accompanied by pictures of spring flowers popping up all over the country.

May your First Day of Spring be a happy one!