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About me - R. Renee Bembry

As a member of the "Teacher Cadette Corps", I began teaching children to read while I was in fifth grade. I would like to give a shout-out to the Hartford Courant and other newspapers for printing the story wa-a-ay back when - like forty years ago. Although

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 5 of 135
Making toys of dirt and weeds was inexpensive, relaxing and, sparked my interest in gardening. Dirt was also great for making the mud pies I used to "pretend" feed my baby dolls; and mud balls I used to toss at shelter seeking bats eager to nest in a hole in our roof. In addition to "pretend feeding" mud pies to dolls, I "ac... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Product reviews: Crayola Color Wonder products: 1 of 8
Color Wonder Products consist of a line of Crayola markers, paint, coloring books, tablets and toys that evolve around a unique kind of ink created by Crayola scientists. The ink is only visible on a special kind of paper so you never have to worry about children getting it on clothes, furniture or walls! Part of the uniquen... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Where to find coloring pictures of the Pilgrims online: 4 of 8
Children love coloring pictures about holidays and events and coloring pictures helps them learn. There is never a better time to color picture pages with pilgrim themes than Thanksgiving time. Downloading online pictures of pilgrims is easy to do. What is better is you can download pilgrim coloring pages virtually free beca... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys How to play marbles: 1 of 2
Learning how to play marbles can be loads of fun and there are many good things to say about playing marbles. First of all, the little round spheres are fascinating to look at. They are shiny, colorful, and full of unique patterns. Secondly, marbles feel cool and smooth in your hand and when you hold two or more simultaneous... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Buyer's guide to antique marbles: 1 of 2
Antique marble collecting may be one of most fascinating types of hobbies there is. The colorful 5/16 to 2 inch, light catching, glass or stone spheres are awe inspiring. They're great for game-play - gently if you must - and for showcasing. When buying antique marbles, whether as a one time deal, or to begin a collection, t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to make a cable stitch in crochet: 1 of 1
With so many different garments and bags and plant hangers and so on to be made using crocheting techniques, learning new stitches to increase your stitch repertoire is always a great thing to do. When you know a variety of stitches, for example, you can make ten different blankets using the same color and make of yarn and s... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to make a balloon hat: 1 of 1
Transforming balloons into hats steals attention from other activities with the first sound of an air pump or a person's lips blowing up the very first balloon. Everyone loves balloons and grabbing children's attention by twisting balloons into fun figures is an easy way to involve them in fun. Balloon twisting adds life to ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 93 of 173
Fitting hobby time into my busy entrepreneurial schedule has become increasingly difficult for me. However, when I do pause and give myself a break, I like to spend my time putting puzzles together, gardening, and arranging artificial flowers. Putting jigsaw puzzles together is a hobby I've enjoyed since childhood. The puzzl... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Introduction to toy collecting: 3 of 4
This introduction to toy collecting is really simple because all required to begin a toy collection is seeing a toy you like and deciding to collect it. If you're thinking about possible funds a toy collection could draw in the future, you could even collect toys you don't particularly like. You should be aware, however, tha... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Toy reviews: Little Einstein's Pat Pat Rocket: 4 of 5
Pat Pat Rocket is a Fisher Price preschool toy rendition of a Disney cartoon rocket featuring four Little Einstein children - June, Leo, Annie and Quincy - who "supposedly" fly around in the rocket en route to playing games or music or reading stories or doing other fun activities including participating in fairytales and tr... More..