So, not too long ago I professed to dislike flashcards. Well, here I am, proving myself wrong, yet again! I didn’t really think about the fact that I have put flashcards on the latest rendition of Birch’s mobile. For those of you who aren’t regular readers (but we do hope you will become one!), I posted about the Flensted mobiles available at www.minjake.com.  You can buy a mobile that allows you to attach your own items to it. See my post about it here. At any rate, the most recent one of Birch’s is a crazy mismash of Spanish flashcards (we are trying to learn Spanish here) and some animals from the Soft Shapes books that you can buy. It has helped Birch to learn animal sounds (and us to perfect them) and has helped us to learn Spanish (and Birch to laugh at our pronunciation).  Here is a photo of the this week’s mobile:

Tonight I went to GUMBO , a really fun store on Atlantic between 3rd and Nevins, and found some cool mobiles.   You can see two below. The black and white peanut shaped one is by Baby Face Kids (www.babyfacekids.artbusinesses.com). As you know, infants can only see in black and white. This mobile has 12 black and white images that you stick on to string with silver rods (all included) that you hang from the ceiling.  Local mom and fabric designer, Sarah Laurence, has 2 children who, when she had her first child, was looking for a mobile.  She didn’t find what she needed so she designed her own. Her daughter was hooked- and so were her friends- and so, she started a business.The other mobile I liked there was this one below- a simple, lyrical design of driftwood, string and beads. Sweet. Both are available at GUMBO. Gumbo
493 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Nevins & Third)
Brooklyn 11217   

718-855-7808

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