Winter DIY Crafts

Winter DIY Mason Jars

Easy Do-It-Yourself Mason Jars or Candle holders

Supplies you will need: You can find these at any Walmart and Dollar Store

Mason Jar or Candle holder

Glitter (Any type in any color)

Paint brush

Mod Podge 

Project will be messy! 

             

*You can add ribbon, charms, jewels and much more!

Holiday Activities

Check out these budget-friendly holiday activities to do with the family this holiday season!

1. Reindeer Festival in North Seattle - Website 

2. Snow Shows at Pacific Place - Website

3. Gingerbread Village at Seattle Sheraton - Website

4. Christmas Ship at Argosy Cruise Port - Website

5. Winterfest at Seattle Center - Website

6. Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Gardens - Website

7. Ivar's Clam Lights & Argosy Christmas Ship in Renton - Website

8. Seattle Festival of Trees - Website

9. Snowflake Lane in Bellevue - Website

10. Redmond Town Center - Website

11. WildLights at the Woodland Park Zoo - Website

12. Zoo lights at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Website

13. Holiday with Lights at Wild Waves - Website

Facts About Holidays

Facts About Holidays

                                        

 Christmas

• The poinsettia, a traditional Christmas flower, originally grew in Mexico, where it is also known as the ‘Flower of the Holy Night’. Joel Poinsett first brought it to America in 1829.
• The first Christmas was celebrated on December 25, AD 336 in Rome.
• Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones since 1991.

                                   

Hanukkah

• Hanukkah is celebrated around the world for eight days and nights.
• The word ‘Hanukkah’ means dedication, and honors one of the greatest miracles in Jewish history.
• In ancient times, oil was used in the menorah. Over time, candles were substituted for the oil.

                                  

Kwanzaa

• Kwanzaa is not religion based, but cultural celebration of African heritage, Spirits of Nature, and togetherness.
• Kwanzaa is rooted in African culture, however, people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds are welcomed to join in the celebration. 
• Kwanzaa is represented by three colors - red, green, and black.

International Day of Person's with Disabilities

December 3rd, 2017 is the international person's with disabilities day. 

This international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. This day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.

This years theme is Transformation towards Sustainable and Resilient Society for all. Check out this website for more information.

Thanksgiving Fun Facts

In celebration of thanksgiving this week, here are 5 Thanksgiving fun facts! 

• Americans eat 46 million turkeys each thanksgiving 
• The very first Thanksgiving was held in 1621
• Thanksgiving is the reason for TV Dinners! - There was so much left over turkey someone had the idea to put it in an aluminum tray to heat up later. 
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924
• There were no forks at the first Thanksgiving! Only spoons and knifes. 

American Speech-Language Hearing Association Conference 2017

This past week our office was closed on Thursday and Friday.

The therapists took a trip to Los Angeles, California to attend the yearly ASHA conference.

The ASHA Convention is the strongest educational program for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, speech and hearing scientists, and related professionals.

Make sure to ask your therapist how the conference was!

"This was my first time at ASHA and I had an awesome experience! I am excited to apply everything I learned from the conference into therapy.  It was amazing to be surrounded by thousands of people who share the same passion as me."  

- Adina (SLPA)

World Origami Days

October 24th through November 11th is "World Origami Days." 

World Origami days began on October 24th and will last until November 11th.

October 24th is the birthday of Lillian Oppenheimer (1898 - 1992), who founded the first origami group in America. November 11th is Origami Day in Japan where the paper crane has become a symbol of peace. 

Celebrate by creating your own origami creation! 

Click here for a link to an online template for creating the paper crane!