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Last night, the moon was almost full as it lit up the night sky and cast long shadows from the trees. While my kids and I sat inside observing the moon, we noticed a fox in our yard hunting in the bright moonlight. It felt like one of those teachable moments that [...]

Art Works! is a series of blog posts created by the staff at www.EscapadeDirect.com that offer children of all ages and abilities the opportunity for hands-on art activities that allow them to explore, discover, and express their individual creativity.
We encourage parents to join in on the activities too, and create their own Art Works! [...]

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

“For one week, act on every single thought of generosity that arises spontaneously in your heart, and notice what happens as a consequence.”
This week is “Random Acts of Kindness” week.
Like everyone else, my kids and I think random acts of kindness throughout the year is great. But we especially like this week [...]

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Show your Winter spirit and enter the Escapade Direct Winter Fun! Draw It! Color It! Contest for a chance to win!
This isn’t your typical coloring contest, it’s a “draw it your way” coloring contest! We get you started, but it’s up to you to finish the drawing and then color it in. [...]

Our February Newsletter was just emailed to our subscribers. In case you don’t subscribe to our newsletters, we’ve recapped it here.
In this issue, you will find fun Winter play ideas and activities for kids to do indoors and out!
Have fun!
Outdoor Activities
Fox and Geese Outdoor Winter Game – You might remember playing this game as [...]

Art Works! is a series of blog posts created by the staff at www.EscapadeDirect.com that offer children of all ages and abilities the opportunity for hands-on art activities that allow them to explore, discover, and express their individual creativity.
We encourage parents to join in on the activities, too, and create their own Art Works! [...]

The Winter Olympics challenge athletes from all over the world – now you can be challenged, too, with Winter Olympics themed Scramble Squares puzzles!
While you are waiting for your favorite Winter Olympic event on television, unscramble the nine 4″ x 4″ puzzle pieces by perfectly matching the illustrations on the squares’ edges, while forming a [...]

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]