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He will judge between the nations
and will settle disputes for many peoples.
They will beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks.
Nation will not take up sword against nation,
nor will they train for war anymore.

isaiah 2:4

Remembering those who have lost their lives in the name of redemptive violence — all around the world.

May we become a people who seek creative alternatives to violence — surrendering our rights to retaliate.

And may we seek the Pax Dei, rather than the Pax Romana or Pax Americana (aka peace through war).

Toy alternatives

June 15, 2008 — 2 Comments

Here’s one for my cousin (and others with children) :-) :

Unclutter and Lifehacker both have a number of great ideas for entertaining kids for cheap… without the TV.

For under a buck you can entertain your kids with:
Large cardboard boxes
Rubber band and pencil crazy bot
Paper poppers
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Planting something
and more…

I’d also like to add a whoopee cushion to the list.

Some other ideas for younger kids:
Paint brushes with water
Laundry times
Magazines
Household chores
Computer Time

Read more…

What other cheap alternatives have you found to all those many many many many toys for kids out there?