Best Gift Idea For Little Boys...05/07/2012
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My mom told me a story this weekend that she had heard... (Not sure where, so I can't give the proper credit) But I had to share it.
People were calling in to a radio show telling them the weirdest gifts that they had ever given or received. One woman called in, and said that for her son's birthday, he told them that he wanted some dirt. Strange, right? Not video games, or an iPod... He wanted dirt! So, what else would they do? Her husband ordered a truck full of dirt and had them unload it straight into their backyard! Apparently, it was the best gift he had ever gotten, because she said he spends hours every day just playing in the dirt. Moving it around, building stuff, and getting dirty!!!
I think that this would work at our house for sure!
Plus, did you know that dirt is good for your kids?!
Head over to simplemom.com and check out her article about it!
Here's the brief version:
1. Dirt is good for your brain! Seriously!
2. Dirt is good for the immune system.
3. Fights Nature-Deficit Disorder (Go read her article and it will make sense!)
4. Kids who play in dirt have lower blood pressure and stress levels.
5. Kids who play outside grow in their character development.
So, take your kids outside and let 'em get dirty and be creative! And, if you're up to it, you get dirty too! :)
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My mom told me a story this weekend that she had heard... (Not sure where, so I can't give the proper credit) But I had to share it.
People were calling in to a radio show telling them the weirdest gifts that they had ever given or received. One woman called in, and said that for her son's birthday, he told them that he wanted some dirt. Strange, right? Not video games, or an iPod... He wanted dirt! So, what else would they do? Her husband ordered a truck full of dirt and had them unload it straight into their backyard! Apparently, it was the best gift he had ever gotten, because she said he spends hours every day just playing in the dirt. Moving it around, building stuff, and getting dirty!!!
I think that this would work at our house for sure!
Plus, did you know that dirt is good for your kids?!
Head over to simplemom.com and check out her article about it!
Here's the brief version:
1. Dirt is good for your brain! Seriously!
2. Dirt is good for the immune system.
3. Fights Nature-Deficit Disorder (Go read her article and it will make sense!)
4. Kids who play in dirt have lower blood pressure and stress levels.
5. Kids who play outside grow in their character development.
So, take your kids outside and let 'em get dirty and be creative! And, if you're up to it, you get dirty too! :)
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