The Italian board game, Mulinello Quadrupio, translates to mean Quadruple Reel. It is a basic “Five-In-A-Row” game. The rules are easy to learn, but it is a game of strategy that can provide a real challenge. If playing with younger children,Read More →
Nature Alphabet Coloring Page H What Is A Habitat? by Kimara Wise It may be in the desert, Or a jungle dark and deep, A habitat’s a place, Where animals eat and sleep. It’s where they raise their young, AndRead More →
Nature Alphabet Coloring Page D Dandelion Wishes by Kimara Wise When you wish upon a dandelion, Blowing seeds into the air. They float upon a gently breeze, Without a whim or care. Although you hope your wish comes true, TheRead More →
Hit the Coin Game is a traditional children’s game in Brazil that requires good aim and some practice! Easy and inexpensive to make, both children and adults will have fun. Although this is usually played outside, we have created aRead More →
Some of the best games require little or no equipment. The Brazilian game Luta de Gallo, which means “fight of the roosters” can be played inside or outside, and requires only 2 willing participants and two bandannas or rags! It’sRead More →
It has been said you cannot have a birthday party in Brazil without a plate of Brigadeiros! These tasty chocolate confections can be found at shops throughout Brazil, yet they are so easy to make that most families also makeRead More →
Feijoada (fay-ZWAH-da) is often considered the national dish of Brazil. It is a thick stew made with black beans and pork or beef. Traditionally, it used pork trimmings like ears, tail and feet. Most recipes today use higher quality piecesRead More →
Lamington cakes are an Australian treasure. They are squares of yellow sponge cake, which often have a layer of jam or cream in the the center. They are then dipped in a chocolate icing and rolled in coconut. Lamingtons are oftenRead More →
When you think about the Amazon Rain Forest, it’s hard not to conjure up visions of snakes. The Amazon is home to anacondas, whip snakes, bushmasters, boas, and coral snakes, just to name a few. Many are venomous, some killRead More →
Carnival of Brazil (Carnaval do Brasil) is the most popular Brazilian festival held between the Friday afternoon (51 days before Easter) and Ash Wednesday at noon, which marks the beginning of Lent. The celebrations vary from town to town, butRead More →
