My group of girls is coming over again this afternoon. We're going to work on developing their sewing kits further. I haven't decided whether to make sewing baskets or or to make slip-sleeves and necklaces for the rainbow-handled embroidery scissors I'm giving them. Hm.
At our last activity, we learned all about bike care. Girl power!
We learned how to make sure our tires have the proper air pressure, how to fix a flat, replace a tube, adjust the chain, and so on. Isaac was our guest expert. He was big into cycling when I met him and has built bikes from the ground up.
If you're looking for something to do with/teach a gaggle of girls, try bike care lessons. The girls were totally into it.
Too cool!!
Posted by: Mommafo | February 10, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Awesome idea. And I love the bikes. :)
Posted by: Heather | February 10, 2010 at 01:14 PM
I love the first photo!
Posted by: Christina | February 10, 2010 at 02:14 PM
My girls would have totally been into it too.
I'm jealous of the young one in flip flops. We just got 5" more of snow yesterday. I long for flip flops.
Posted by: Cindy | February 10, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Brilliant. Every girl needs to know how to care for her bike and her car. Way to empower them! I too am jealous of the flip flops. Baby it's cold here!
Posted by: Jennifer Tyler | February 10, 2010 at 02:58 PM
I am totally doing this with my girls in the next few months. It is so empowering to be able to fix your own bike.
Posted by: this is carrie | February 10, 2010 at 03:22 PM
ummm, you should post all of your activities...to um, help others? thanks.
Mine are coming over and my partner is going to do sugar scrub facials for them. (she's a professional)
Posted by: hosander | February 10, 2010 at 03:35 PM
Bike care, that's a great idea.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 10, 2010 at 03:43 PM
Your girls must love you to bits, what great activities you're organising for them.
I love the sound of the rainbow handled embroidery scissors. Could we have a piccie please?
Enjoy your afternoon. :-)
Posted by: Kelly | February 10, 2010 at 04:28 PM
I wish I knew how to replace a tube! Pretty sure my jogging stroller needs it!
Posted by: andrea Larsen | February 10, 2010 at 07:54 PM
The mere thought of flip flops is dreamy as I sit here on the East Coast absolutely buried under snow!
Posted by: Caroline | February 10, 2010 at 08:12 PM
What a great idea! I'm totally coveting that orange bicycle in the background! So pretty!
Posted by: Dreaming Bear | February 11, 2010 at 05:34 AM
My husband has tried many times to give me those lessons! Somehow they never sink in. Oh, I know why, because he never lets me do it anyway! I'm a learn by doing girl.
Posted by: Cheryl Arkison | February 11, 2010 at 08:48 AM
Great idea - at least it will be, when spring arrives. I invite you to enter my Valentine giveaway. You could win a pink, bead-knitted purse, hand-knit by me, with a chocolate bar charm.
S.W.A.K.
Posted by: Marsha | February 12, 2010 at 02:56 PM
That's so cool!
Posted by: Allison | February 12, 2010 at 03:09 PM
Who has that awesome orange bike? I want it!
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Posted by: Marina | February 14, 2010 at 07:13 AM
I wish I were one of your girls. By the way, I made a skirt with one of your fabrics for my best friends two year old and I am in LOVE with it. I just find myself staring at the remnants. Your fabric designs are so pretty.
Posted by: Estelle | February 16, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Rae | February 16, 2010 at 06:12 PM
I love this idea!!!
Posted by: Joyce Whitaker | February 18, 2010 at 08:10 AM
I would so need that kind of lesson. I think my girlfriends would be all for it too. Thanks for the idea! I'll bookmark this for next summer:) (Since right now it's -4 F outside, and very very snowy!)
Posted by: tiina | February 18, 2010 at 08:19 AM
"Girl Power!" So awesome! Love the pictures. What fun you must have!
Posted by: thedoodlegirl | February 19, 2010 at 11:03 AM
So fun! Have a great time!
Posted by: Lasso the Moon | February 19, 2010 at 08:26 PM
cool...
I know you are already an idol ;
but I would like to come to my giveaway,please.
Thanks.
hugs
Posted by: mary(vintage girl) | February 21, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Your World over here is VERY inspiring...beautiful and colourful...I'm so happy I stumbled upon it :-)
Oh, by the way...I have a Giveaway for a personalized original watercolour(by me)...pop over and enter...if you have time.
Char.
Posted by: char | February 21, 2010 at 07:08 PM
It's been a real treat visiting your blog! Your creations are beautiful! Keep on living an inspired life!
Posted by: vanessa | February 22, 2010 at 07:39 AM
Nice. Should be fun, I love reading your blog!
Posted by: Fernanda Gomez | February 24, 2010 at 12:45 AM
I love this site. The colors are wonderful and fun!
Posted by: Emily | February 24, 2010 at 11:31 AM
I loved the blog! everything here is inspiring. a sweet kiss to the zucchini and Brazil. 'll link to come back more often!
Posted by: Roberta Dalsenter | February 24, 2010 at 08:25 PM
Ok first time to your blog. Love it. Question though. On the Nicey Jane post where could I find the pattern to those dresses and what song is on that video? I sure hope my local fabric store has some of those fabrics love themÜ
Posted by: Shalee Nay | February 26, 2010 at 02:24 PM
I really enjoy the photographs you post -- you have a great eye. Would you ever consider a post on photo tips? I would love to learn some of your tips and tricks for such beautiful picture-taking...
Posted by: Nicole | February 27, 2010 at 12:43 PM
I want that orange bike!!
Posted by: jennifer dedonato | February 28, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Nice Post and nice Idea with bikes...
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Posted by: Jeux Dora | September 14, 2010 at 09:55 AM
Bikes are one my hoobies. I make sometimes mountain biking. Could you share your expirience?
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