Tag Archives: Holidays

It’s Giving Tuesday!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Phouka

If you’re looking for some great charities to support on this most fabulous day of the year (no, really–it’s a chance to give back and give to others.  What’s better than that?), I’ve some suggestions for you below.  Each of … Continue reading →

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Talkin’ Turkey – A Tactile Craft

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Phouka

I love fall leaves.  I love the bright colors, and I’m always looking for things to do with them.  This year, it occurred to me that those bright pressed leaves would make a perfect fall craft as turkey tailfeathers. First, … Continue reading →

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Holidays in Crestwood

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Phouka

From the mailbag . . . Click to view this email in a browser Welcome the holiday season with CCVI and Holidays in Crestwood, featuring Gingerbread Lane Dec. 4, 5 & 6 Thursday, Dec. 5: Evening in Crestwood Come see … Continue reading →

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Hadley Holiday Card & Gift Tag Sale

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Phouka

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At Casa de Phouka, Gingerbread Boys Have Canes . . .

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Phouka

. . . a bit of randomness to start your new year. Item the first:  Baking with a blind kid is fun.  As you can tell from the photo at left, Peanut has to get pretty close to the cookie … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry Unchristmas to You!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Phouka

Peanut, Sprout, Efrit, the horde of furry creatures living in my home, and I would like to wish you a very merry Unchristmas and a fabulous new year. To celebrate–I’m going to clean out my email by sharing the interesting messages … Continue reading →

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Yummy Yummy Pretzel Rods

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Phouka

This year, for holiday gifts for Peanut and Sprout’s teachers and therapists, we went edible:  as a family, we made yummy yummy pretzel rods.  These are super-easy to make, and both of my kids (at time of crafting, one almost-five-year … Continue reading →

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Santa Knows Braille, and He Writes a Lovely Letter, Too

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Phouka

We’ve participated in this program for a few years now, and it’s absolutely delightful.  Santa’s mailing comes in both print and braille, so it’s easy for parents who aren’t fluent in braille yet to read the letter to their children … Continue reading →

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Holidays in Crestwood is Coming Soon!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Phouka

One of the best things I’ve discovered since we’ve been part of the CCVI family is the Holidays in Crestwood.  My first year, I volunteered at Breakfast with Santa and was awed by the attention to detail at that event … Continue reading →

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Easter Family Fun Day at the Legends, Kansas City

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Phouka

Each year, Legends Outlets Kansas City and Mix93 hosts a family-friendly Easter event with free fun including music from Mix93 DJ Steve Serrano, a petting zoo, bounce houses, games, Easter giveaways, and prizes. Free and open to the public, guests … Continue reading →

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