Cubes & Crayons Coworking - Silicon Valley

C&C Reads: So Few of Me

  A gentle reminder to us all that it's okay to do less and spend more time just enjoying the world around us.

Title: So Few of Me
Author/Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds

What we love: Quite possibly this book appeals to me so much these days, because of it's ability to capture how over scheduled we all are.  Nevertheless it is a delightful tale examining what would happen if we could just one or two or more of ourselves to help with our long to do lists.  Peter H, Reynolds, illustrator/author of another of our favorites, The Dot, has done it again.  He delights us with a simple tale of one little boy overwhelmed by his long list of tasks dreams of having one more of him and then more and more so that he can get everything done.  With lovely illustrations and subtle counting practice, the story resonates with both parents and children.  While the littlest will enjoy the pictures, it is recommended for 3 years and up.  

Messy Art (14 mo. - 36 mo.)

One of the best things about art for kids is just the fun of getting messy.  Spend each week with us making handprints, finger painting, making and shaping dough, doing marble art and just getting messy while creating a child's masterpiece.  Explore the senses while mixing, squishing and squashing different art materials.  Come dressed to get messy.

Ready for the details...

Friday Morning Yoga - work out while your child plays

DROP-IN YOGA
(On Site Childcare Available)
 
Join us for an invigorating yoga work out.  Take a break from the hustle of the week and end with a fantastic workout.

When: 10am – 11am, Fridays REGISTER
Where: Cubes&Crayons, 154 E. Dana Street, Mountain View. CA 94041
Cost: $15/class; purchase a 5 pack for $70 (a $5 savings);  Take first introductory class for $10
Cash or check accepted in person or purchase pass online.

Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or towel.
On site childcare available at $9/hr for yoga participants during class.
Reserve separately through contact[at]cubesandcrayons.com

About our instructor: Hillary Easom has studied yoga for over a decade. Her asana practice started with Iyengar and later moved more toward Vinyasa, which primarily influences her teaching style. Yoga helped Hillary develop body and breath awareness that worked wonders during two pregnancies and childbirths. She also has embraced the spiritual side of yoga and continues to explore meditation and yogic philosophy. Hillary’s classes combine breath awareness and physical postures in an effort to open the body, mind and spirit to all that is possible. She aims to ensure that every student—regardless of age, fitness level or experience—finds something magical in the practice.

Heard in the "halls" at Cubes&Crayons Mountain View

People want to know what it's like to be part of Cubes&Crayons...here's what is heard around the "halls":

• Being at Cubes&Crayons is like an extension of my home.
• I love Sadia - she is amazing with the kids.
• I love that when I walk in I see books that I would have at home and that aren't seen at other infant and childcare centers
• Everything is so neat and clean and engaging.

C&C Reads: 5 Little Pumpkins

  Simple, well-known rhyme about pumpkins, perfect for the season

Title: Five Little Pumpkins
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino

What we love: The first time I read this book with one of my daughters, I didn't know this was even a song and she called the pumpkins apple.  Despite our auspicious start, it became a favorite much beyond the Fall season.  The rhythmic text is engaging, and the bright illustrations are fun.  It becomes a great way to play games like "where's the ghost" on each page and identify picture such as the moon and the cat.  A delight for children from 6 months to 2 years.

Time Management for the Busy Parent

Doesn't 10 minutes a day all to yourself sound fabulous?  Find that some days the minutes tick by at a snail's pace?  Wonder how to get things done, have time with the kids, spouse, and more imporantly time for you! 

Capturing personal time is one of the hardest things for parents, and especially for mothers, to do. We focus on why we need to find time for ourselves and follow that with concrete strategies for getting that time every day. REGISTER

You will leave with:

• A plan for getting time for you
• Strategy for finding resources to help you with your plan
• Concrete list of goals for your time
• List of ways to get it all done or prioritize need versus want

Childcare available.  Members can book childcare online.  Non-members reserve childcare here.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

Join MF Chapman, work-life balance advocate, mom, and entrepreneur to work on your own balance. 

Kids Night Out - OR what to do on our date night in the Bay Area

While you may look at kids' night out as a fun event for the kids, it reminds my sweetie and I to do something nice for each other.  It's a win-win to have a great evening planned for your child (that you didn't have to plan) and some ideas for what you can do as well.   
Need some ideas of great romantic activities for evening or a saturday morning, check out our hot list below:

Thank you for Helping a Mother Out!

While I was in a meeting today, someone was asking me to explain Cubes&Crayons.  So I started with the basics, we have flexible office space with onsite childcare available for those who need it.  But the reality is that is just what sits on our marketing materials.  Cubes&Crayons is a community of caring professionals and entrepreneurs who are not just connected with each other, but also willing to pull together to reach out to others.

Last week we completed our 2nd diaper drive, launched by C&C member Elly, to benefit the Help A Mother Out.  Our community brought in over 3000 diapers!  Outstanding.  Thank you to all who contributed and spread the word.  Rumor has it Elly is still collecting donations, so bring them in and we will get them to the right place.  Read more about the beneficiaries.  We cannot say enough about the poor 8 month old wearing the same diaper for 2 days straight. 

Have your own passion you would like the Cubes&Crayons community to support?  Let us know.  Our community loves to rally to support other communities.

Mommy and Me Preschool Prep - ALL ABOUT ANIMALS

It's never too early to learn the rhythms of school and what better way than in a comfortable environment with your child.  Join us for Mommy (or Daddy) and Me preschool prep where you will engage in circle time, singing, themed activities and story time.  This Fall we focus on animals.

Messy Art (14 mo. - 36 mo.)

One of the best things about art for kids is just the fun of getting messy.  Spend each week with us making handprints, finger painting, making and shaping dough, doing marble art and just getting messy while creating a child's masterpiece.  Explore the senses while mixing, squishing and squashing different art materials.  Come dressed to get messy.

Ready for the details...