Taking a bit of a Break

As you can see things have been very quiet around here.  I have not managed to get a new challenge up over the last month nor have I set up the last few galleries.  I'm very sorry to those of you that have sent in submissions. (I promise to get them up soon).  For those of you still checking in thank you so much. 

I'm thinking that instead of having kidmade floating in the background of my mind as another responsibilty I'm not getting to I need to just take a bit of an official break.  The fact that I haven't managed to complete the last two challenges with my own kids says volumes about the need for a break.  It also lets me know that kidmade has lost a bit of it's focus and original intent.  So I'm going to take a little break and let this site stew in my head for a bit, without feeling guilty about not updating and come back in the new year with a fresh perspective (hopefully) and some fresh ideas. 

In the meantime, I would love some feedback from all of you. 

What types of challenges would you enjoy?

What was inspirational about the challenges?

What was prohibitive?

Anything else?

Thank you all for stopping in and participating in this little venture of mine.  I really was amazed and inspired by all of you. 

Mary

Comments

[Sam]

Hi Mary,

I really enjoyed your challenges, as it gave us a focus for our craft/play/experiments. I enjoyed looking through all the links you included and then through all the photos that were submitted.

Our favourite, for ease, was the outside art challenge, as we could do it anywhere. But they were all inspiring.

My suggestions -
A shorter submission time, like 1-2 weeks. We kept forgetting to do it.

Lots of reminders :-)

Maybe more general challenges, eg. a word, which we interpret in any way we like.

I hope you'll be back sometime next year, ready to launch us into action :-)

[Kids Activities]

Challenges conducted by you are excellent, The encourage the kids in extra curricular activities.

Thanks
Kate