Valentine's Day
TPiB: Retro Rad- the 1970’s
You know a party isn’t a party with disco, right? If the 50s and 60s didn’t hit your teens, have them go all out and rock the bell bottoms and go go boots of the 70’s for a wild time. Full on hippie styles they’ll know from the musical Hair, bell bottom and disco styles […]
My Heart Says…
What do Anne from Anne of Green Gables and George Michael Bluth from Arrested Development have in common? Both characters knew the great significance of a Valentine’s Day candy heart. For the second year in a row, we’re celebrating the significance of this staple candy of Valentine’s Day by pairing the sayings with appropriate books. Don’t know […]
TPiB: Retro Rad Valentines- 1960’s
1950’s not your style? If you want to flip back in time for Valentines (or any time for a teen program) try the 1960’s. Instead of bobby socks and poodle skirts think of the mod and miniskirts, flipped hair, and the beginning of the hippies. Jacqueline Kennedy, Twiggy, Austin Powers, and the Beatles. Gilligan’s […]
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TPiB: Retro Rad Valentine’s- 1950’s
You’re running along, thinking you’ve got everything planned out, and then out of the blue, it’s, MISS, are we doing something for Valentine’s?!?!? Um, well, actually…. *bangs head on desk* Why not throw a retro rad program? My teens are always wanting to do something if they’re hanging around, and more often than not multitask- […]
Listen to Your Hearts
Conversation hearts: that chalky sweet reminder of Valentine’s Day that lingers (in your molars) long after the chocolate has melted away. Their phrases are by turns charming and mystifying, but we love them just the same. So much so, that it’s time we do a little Reader’s Advisory love match for these desperately seeking sweets. […]
TPiB: Easy Last Minute Valentine’s Crafts
It’s still coming… Yes, Valentine’s is Thursday, and if you’re in need of easy crafts, I’ve collected some for you! And only you, because that is how much I care for all y’all (Texas plural proper). Origami Hearts If your teens are anything like mine, they LOVE origami. And if you have the instructions […]
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Even More In Love With Me You’d Fall: Movies for the Romantic Night
Everyone’s always talking about their “un-valentine’s” party for teens. And I’m right up there with them, because I’ll share my secret: I *HATE* Valentine’s day. I’ve hated it since I was little, and we had to give EVERYONE a Valentine (such a lie because there were people who hated me, and I know I didn’t […]
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