Posts tagged ‘Family’

Jun 15

Entrepreneurial AdVentures BUCKET LIST

Welcome to AdVentures, our newest series on the blog. In this column, we’ll take a closer look at our family’s entrepreneurial venture of the month. We’ve already hosted a thrift sale and a coffee stand and made and sold homemade chocolate bars as well. Rumors of future projects such as publishing a children’s book and making custom cakes can be neither confirmed nor denied. As with all AdVentures, the goal is to have some fun with the kids and learn more about entrepreneurism.

Jun 6

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Dynamite Toy Review: Legos

It was only two weeks ago that we launched our toy review series on the blog and we’re already evolving. In an effort to inject a little fun into the project, we’ve changed the name to Dynamite Toy Reviews and incorporated a video and some music. This week’s review includes an all-time classic: Legos. And it goes on and on and on…yeah! Read more

May 30

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The Future of Learning

One of the primary reasons we launched Shafer…Power! was to ensure our children were learning through fun, creativity and adventure. (I don’t know about you, but Tiger Mom freaks me out.) In fact, I’d like to share a few thoughts on the topic of learning and education and would be interested to hear your feedback.

May 23

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Introducing: Learning Toys & Tools (Jigsaw Puzzles)

Several weeks ago, in a post about the Future of Shafer…Power!, I hinted at a new opportunity for the blog. Today I would like to unveil Learning Toys & Tools – a series we’ve created to accelerate the fun and learning we’ve been enjoying along the way.

May 13

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An Interview with Mom

On the eve of Mother’s Day 2012 I sat down with Kathleen Shafer – the mother of Owen and Malia – to ask her a few questions about motherhood and entrepreneurism. I was pleasantly surprised at a number of her responses and even got an inside peak at how she makes subtle reminders about important holidays without me even knowing.

A Family's Journey of Entrepreneurism…Fueled by Fun and Adventure.