THE NEXT RELEASE ESPECIALLY FOR EARTH DAY 2012
January 15, 2012
LA BELLA STELLA will be the fifth release in the critically acclaimed Celebrate Earth series from Recess Music. This album of children’s music features many contrasting styles and teaches kids about galaxies, solar systems, and other wonders of the universe. These songs were chosen for LA BELLA STELLA because they engage, educate, entertain and encourage childern to think about the natural setting of their lives to balance the “virtual” world they live in. Just like the other discs in the Celebrate Earth series, LA BELLA STELLA freatures engaging, fun tunes enjoyable fo kids and parents alike.
A portion of the proceeds from CD sales will be donated to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, New Hampshire.
LA BELLA STELLA will be released at the end of March … it is a fabulous addition to the already award winning Celebrate Earth series. It will be available to purchase from this website starting the third week of March.
Peace … Nancy Doan
WHY OLDER IS BETTER
October 20, 2011
MORE magazine features entrepreneurs at age 60+ that have learned how to feed their souls while also making the world a better place as part of their “Second Acts” series. Among the group featured this month is Nancy Doan (http://www.more.com/older-entrepreneurs-second-acts-doing-good) with a brief story behing the vision and passion of Recess Music.
Peace … Nancy Doan
WHERE DID GLOBAL WARMING GO?
October 16, 2011
The Sunday New York Times includes an analysis by Elisabeth Rosenthal that asks the question “Where did global warming go?”. She notes that even as other countries take action, the issue is fading from the American agenda. I would encourage that you read the article to fully appreciate the analysis.
Recess Music’s Celebrate Earth Music Series is dedicated to entertaining, encouraging, and educating children and families about our magnificent green planet through Earth-friendly music. It is important that our children learn to appreciate and embrace the natural resources of Earth and grow up to support the wonders of our planet. We believe that no matter where we live on our planet, we are all citizens of the world.
Peace … Nancy Doan
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING MONTH!
October 4, 2011
October is the National Anti-Bullying Month in the U.S. and we at Recess Music are very aware of the many children, families, educators and communities who have turned their attention to this national problem. Big Bully, a compilation of music performed by very gifted artists, is our way of providing a positive, upbeat approach to solving the problem. We at Recess Music would like to thank the “Reviewed by Mom Blog” for the wonderful review recently written about our album Big Bully. The blog stated in part:
“Today I want to tell you about a children’s CD that I feel very passionately about. Big Bully, A Best Foot Forward CD from Recess Music is a CD that I would like to place in the hands of every child on the planet. I think it is that good and I think it is that important. All you have to do is read the paper or turn on the news and see what an epidemic the problem of bullying is. I actually get sick to my stomach when I think about it. As a mother my heart breaks to think of a child being bullied and I hope my children are never the victims of bullies or bullies themselves. When I heard about Big Bully I was anxious to play it for my children. As the title suggests, Big Bully, is full of songs handling the topic of bullying head on…
This whole entire CD is a masterpiece. My kids LOVE the CD from start to finish. The songs give sound advice. For instance in “Bully Bubba” the line “telling is not tattling. Telling will protect you and me” about speaking up for yourself or others. In Vicious Vinnie a boy is portrayed as the victim of bully and will do anything he can to avoid going to school until he tells his teacher who is able to help. When I heard the song “I’m Sorry” I actually wept. The line of “I am sorry I did the thing that I did that made you sad” helps children to understand the power of saying “I’m sorry”. I am actually tearing up over the beauty of it now.
I could really go on and on about this CD. I think it is well done and enjoyable for the kids to hear and the message is SO IMPORTANT. This CD should be in every single classroom and if I could I would hand deliver it to every teacher on the planet. I told you….I am passionate about this one. Please, please get this CD for the children in your life. It is empowering and insightful and it is a step toward stopping bulling.”
The entire blog may be reviewed at http://reviewedbymom.blogspot.com/2011/09/big-bullyreview-giveaway.html.
We appreciate very much your endorsement of this album and the entire Best Foot Forward Music Series.
As always, Peace,
Nancy Doan
“U R SOME 1″ – THE BEST FOOT FORWARD SERIES
September 20, 2011
Recess Music’s next release is the second of the Best Foot Forward series, dedicated to helping kids value a world that is wise, fair and generous hearted, is titled “U R Some 1″. I have been thrilled with the advanced reviews and want to share one in particular from the Growing My Kids Reviews blog that I found very touching: http://www.growingababyreviews.com/2011/09/cd-review-and-giveaway-u-r-some-1.html
Enjoy! Amazon.com carries all the Recess Music releases and will soon allow advanced orders for “U R Some 1″.
Peace … Nancy Doan
LA BOULANGE FRENCH BAKERY
September 13, 2010
QRS, ” Quick Service Restaurant” magazine, out of San Francisco, is all about fast casual restaurant news, trends, and info for the greater S.F. area food scene. They have a great on-line presence – take a look: http://www.qsrmagazine.com/articles/ones_to_watch/145/laboulange-1.phtml
This Aug. 31, 2010 article is about La Boulange , the top French bakery in the S.F. area, who is striving to do all the right things to be a good GREEN citizen. In addition, Emily Doan, quoted in the article, is my daughter a “chip off the old block.” Proud Mama!
Peace … Nancy Doan
SCIENCE FOR KIDS BRINGS BACK THE CAT IN THE HAT!
August 31,2010
HAVE YOU HEARD? ” THE CAT in the HAT KNOWS a LOT ABOUT THAT!” It’s a new science program for kids from PBS. Beginning on Labor Day, the cat is given voice by Martin Short, and the goal is to get kids excited about science. The full story was featured in the New York Times on Sunday, August 29 (http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20100830/ENTERTAINMENT/100829350/1275?Title=The-Cat-in-the-Hat-comes-back-in-the-name-of-science).
This, of course, is the goal of Recess Music and its Celebrate Earth Music Series! “Celebrate Earth,” “Growing Veggie Soup,” and the autumn release of “Ocean Motion” are each educational and entertaining music for children and families that promote our beautiful planet.
Peace … Nancy Doan
RECESS MUSIC CELEBRATES THIS GREAT SCIENCE SITE FOR KIDS!
WHAT A GREAT WAY TO “CELEBRATE EARTH.” If you wish to enhance your child’s interest in science go to http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/. Take a look at the “GameZone” tab at the top of the home page, you will find lots of math and science activities for kids. I especially like the “SciFiZone”, which includes a mail-in opportunity for comments and questions from the kids themselves. Also included is a “TeacherZone” presenting a variety of materials and resources for parents and teachers. Recess Music loves the science information presented here, what a great compliment to our earth friendly music series! Perhaps your family can listen to our “Celebrate Earth,” and “Growing Veggie Soup,” CDs while having fun with science.
Peace … Nancy Doan
FROM SEEDLINGS TO SERVINGS: 11 – YEAR -OLD GROWS TONS OF VEGGIES FOR THE HOMELESS
By Diane Herbst
Shine from Yahoo 7/26/10
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/from-seedlings-to-servings-11-year-old-grows-tons-of-veggies-for-the-homeless-2070656
What a great kid with an inspirational mission! Katie definitely knows about “Growing Veggie Soup.” Read more about how her 40 pound cabbage fed 275 homeless people in her community. Go Katie!
Peace,
Nancy
Recess Music (www.recessmusic.com)
PRESCOTT PARK AND PORSTMOUTH CELEBRATE EARTH
I have had the pleasure of living in many wonderful areas of our diverse and beautiful country, and I read some nice news about Portsmouth, one of the places I’ve always considered home:
Prescott Park first site for Zero Waste bins
By Charles McMahon (July 24, 2010)
Seacoastonline.com
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100724-NEWS-7240326
Prescott Park just got a little greener.
Visitors to the riverside park can now expect to see a new artistic twist to a recycling program once dominated by boring bins and trash cans.
Thanks to work of the members of Zero Waste Portsmouth, the park is the first site in the city that features a zero waste station filled with artistic and environmentally conscious merit.
Karina Quintans, member of Zero Waste Portsmouth, said the organization is a grass-roots partnership of the Islington Creek Neighborhood Association, EcoMovement and Tim Gaudreau Studios.
Quintans said the zero waste station in the park is the first of seven stations to be situated around the city as part of the Downtown Portsmouth Zero Waste Project.
The article goes on to explain that the initiative is conjunction with the Portsmouth School System, whose students contributed to the design of the Zero Waste stations in order to make visually appealing locations that will be inviting for people of all ages to use.
I think this is a great idea, and I love the fact that the town is planning 15 eventual stations, and not just the 7 initial sites.
Thanks to Zero Waste Portsmouth, the Islington Creek Association, EcoMovement, and Tim Gaudreau for Celebrating Earth!
Nancy