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Wordless Wednesday...Chanel? Calvin Klein? Or Betsey Johnson!

 

Many of us had Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, clay, and trucks that you actually had to push when we grew up.  Today’s children have electronic cars that can be remotely operated and devices that are almost always on. 

mini me and barbie dress



The other day my niece sent me these photos of what mini-me has been doing while everyone is staying at home.  She had taken ribbons she found and remade many of Barbie’s dresses.  

 

While I love today’s technology, it is a hope of mine that creativity and imagination will not be lost in our youth today. 



Let’s encourage our children to play and create. Find ways to play so that their imagination will be engaged. 



You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.  Maya Angelou

 

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Comments(34)

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

So true, always find it funny how kids get toys and end up playing with the boxes creating their own little worlds. Also love your quote

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.  Maya Angelou

Apr 29, 2020 09:07 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy while the current generation has many advantages we did not have, they are at a problem solving, and creativity disadvantage.

Apr 29, 2020 11:03 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

I love those ribbon dresses, very stylish if you ask me...and  this quote, You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.  Maya Angelou

 

Apr 29, 2020 11:17 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I love the quote by May Angelou, Kathy.  And, I have been amazed at how so many folks have come up with creative solutions to things in recent days.

Apr 29, 2020 04:36 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Wayne Martin I think it\s hard for children now because their heads are buried in their gadgets. 

Hi Sham Reddy CRS I agree. It's important to encourage creativity in our children. 

Apr 29, 2020 05:54 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lise Howe Barbie debuted when I was leaving the "doll" stage but I do remember building homes from the books off our shelves. 

Donald Urschalitz it may be why I love seeing children at play or creating something out of nothing. 

Apr 29, 2020 05:59 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Michael Jacobs she is only 5 but sometimes behaves like she's a 15-year-old. 

Sharon Lee Since we are staying physically distant from them, I haven't been able to see if the dress has been changed again. 

Apr 29, 2020 06:02 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS I remember spending an afternoon in our bathroom when I was younger trying to make perfume. 

Kat Palmiotti I pretended my bike was a horse. Even had a rope on the front that I would tie up to something just like cowboys did. 

 

Apr 29, 2020 06:07 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

HI Brian England a few games aren't bad but too much time on devices is not helping creativity. 

Joan Cox she has also taken up bird watching!

Nina Hollander my niece takes the devices from her children and limits their time on them. They still try to get away with some extra time but that's kids. 

Apr 29, 2020 06:12 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Me too Barbara Todaro 

Hi Kimberly Button me too!!!  I let her do my makeup when she was 4 and I had one black eye and one purple eye. 

Apr 29, 2020 06:15 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Will Hamm someone will be playing for them. 

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 that is so true. My friend's daughter would take out the pots and pans and play with them. 

You may be right George Souto it's all done for them. 

Apr 29, 2020 06:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra Seigel  she announced today that she was going to be an artist. 

Myrl Jeffcoat I think it's because there have been fewer outside distractions. 

Apr 29, 2020 06:22 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Kathy, I agree completely with you and Maya Angelou - our youngsters NEED creative play.  Stretching that imagination will help in so many ways.

Apr 29, 2020 06:55 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy Streib - Your niece may end up being a designer.  You never know!

I echo your concerns.  When we watch our little one,  we give him materials to build things.  He does not get bored. 

Apr 29, 2020 08:00 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

How creative is your niece!  I agree with your statement... "Let’s encourage our children to play and create. Find ways to play so that their imagination will be engaged."

Apr 29, 2020 08:10 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

That's very cute, and creative. Much better than sitting in front of computer games or the TV...using her imagination!

Angelou is right on target with that quote!  Love it!!

Jeff

Apr 29, 2020 10:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy your title brought back many memories of previous loves, friends and others... now once I read on I had to smile we all have something to give old or new, Endre

Apr 29, 2020 11:37 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

Others see discards, while the creative mind sees opportunity.  Very nice, thanks for sharing

Apr 30, 2020 01:00 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

You know how much I appreciate creativity! Impressive job on that Barbie dress!

Apr 30, 2020 08:19 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Kathy, what a pleasure to have a creative niece like that, she actually enjoys doing things with her hands! Yes, I do my best to encourage kids to paint, play an instrument and create in any way they like! I love the quote you selected!

May 28, 2020 05:38 PM