Writing « Marghanita

11 Nov 2010

A Green Gift For Nature Loving Children

Tags: Children's illustration, childrens author, christmas gift for kids, christmas gift for nature loving children, fairy child, green gifts, kids, nature and kids, nature child, parents, personalized Dragonfly Boy illustration, personalized Fairy illustration, personalized illustrations
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Environment, Family, Illustration, Nature, Writing | 7 Comments

Personalized Illustrations – A Unique Gift to Treasure A beautiful reminder of how magical nature is to your child. Do you know a child who would like to be a nature loving Butterfly Girl or a Dragonfly Boy? “My daughter was thrilled to be able to help

03 Nov 2010

5 Fun Things To Do Outdoors

Tags: Autumn fall leaf hunting, backyard fun, eco crafts, empowerment pebbles, garden fun, gardening, getting kids outdoors, goplay, green crafts, Nature, nature play, outdoors, play outdoors
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Design, Environment, Family, Illustration, Nature, Writing | 6 Comments

Pine Needle Fun Piles of leaves or pine needles make great jumps. Make Leaf People Go on a leaf hunt and collect as many different leaves as possible. At this time of year there are so many treasures to be found in nature. Try finding these items

30 Oct 2010

Let’s Talk…Let’s Give Children Back Their Childhood

Tags: children and nature, getting kids outdoors, healthy happy children, healthy kids, Nature, play
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Environment, Family, General, Nature, Writing | 7 Comments

Let’s give children back their childhood. Children are spending less time outdoors than ever before. “Let’s Talk” is a new online talk show asking QUESTIONS, getting ANSWERS so that YOU can take ACTION! We ALL have a part to play in this revolution. Watch the videos: Our

25 Oct 2010

Backyard Bird Watching-White Breasted Nuthatch

Tags: bird watching with kids, Birding, birds, kids and nature, lucy the birdkeeper, pine cone bird feeders
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Environment, Family, Illustration, Nature, Travel, Writing | 3 Comments

The Ponderosa Pines in the back garden are literally crawling with White Breasted Nuthatchers. They creep up and down the tree trunk like little mice. Each season brings new visitors to the garden. These adorable little visitors are extremely acrobatic, pausing occasionally to hang and hammer at

19 Oct 2010

The Enchanted Waterfall…Nature is my Inspiration.

Tags: childrens book, Dragons, eco warriors, enchanted forests, enchanting, enchanting childrens books, fairies, green books, nature and children, water fairies, waterfall, waterfall dragon
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Environment, Family, Illustration, Nature, Writing | 1 Comment

I spent last Sunday at the waterfall with my youngest son and his friend. They went off to build a gang hut next to the waterfall giving me the opportunity to explore. Dancing Water Fairies Nature is my inspiration… The Waterfall Dragon A mesmerizing moment. I came

15 Oct 2010

In search of a waterfall with my teenagers

Tags: getting teenagers outside, nature and kids, wilderness
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Environment, Family, Nature, Travel, Writing | 5 Comments

Getting teenagers outdoors and connecting with nature…. UNPLUG and go on an adventure. Teenagers love adventures especially if they are challenging….and I’m more than happy to lead by example. Hey guys wait for mum!! David Montana and Jasmine were in their element. They loved every minute of

14 Oct 2010

From Baby to Adult…Where do 18 years go…

Tags: adulthood, children, Family, turning 18
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Family, General, Nature, Writing | 5 Comments

18 years ago our first child was ready and kicking to enter this beautiful world.

08 Oct 2010

Family Fun – Unplug and Get Your Teens Outdoors.

Tags: family time, hikes, natural surroundings, Nature, outdoors with the family, parents, teens, trails, unplug, walking
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Environment, Family, Nature, Writing | 1 Comment

A couple of weeks ago we visited one of the local regional parks we had never been to before. I love visiting the parks out of season. We try to fit in a family trail or hike most weekends but our soon to be 18year old is

27 Sep 2010

What bugs are in your backyard?

Tags: bug hunts, bugs, envionment, flowers, garden, gardening, hunting for bugs, Illustration, insects, kids and nature, Nature, Toffee the cow, wildlife
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Environment, Family, Illustration, Nature, Writing | 3 Comments

Butterflies may have left for sunnier climates but there are still plenty of insects flying, buzzing and hopping around. You don’t need to go far to spot the odd bug…. Look what hopped onto our driveway… Although some may be more difficult to spot than others! Look

17 Sep 2010

I love to work with nature

Tags: autuimnal, Autumn, building fairy house, butterfly girls, children, fairies, fairy house, Fall, green fairies, loving nature, treasure from nature
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Environment, Family, Nature, Writing | 4 Comments

This afternoon I was getting ready for a craft fair tomorrow at one of the local wineries (Quails Gate). I decided to display my Butterfly Girl dolls in a fairy house. Foraging for wood, foliage, berries and flowers is one my favorite things to do. At this

14 Sep 2010

Outdoor Fun With My Book Character “Toffee”

Tags: bug hunt, bugs, children's author giveaway, childrens illustrator, highland cows, hunt, kids, marghanita Hughes, Nature, nature and kids, outdoor fun, outdoors, playoutdoors, scotland, scottish author, scottish castles, Toffee's Bug Hunt
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Design, Environment, Family, Illustration, Nature, Writing | 11 Comments

TOFFEE GIVEAWAY My first book character TOFFEE turns eight this month. I can’t believe it! I’ve had an incredible amount of fun with this little book character over the years. From Highland Shows to book launches held at Edinburgh Castle and the late Queen Mother’s castle, Glamis

11 Sep 2010

Sunflower Wishes-Bringing Nature Indoors

Tags: best friends, flowers, gardening, gardens, happiness, joy, Nature, sunflowers, van gogh
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Environment, Family, Nature, Writing | Leave a comment

I knew the large sunflowers I purchased at the farmers market last week would brighten up my desk and inspire… This post is dedicated to my best friend who has just returned home from hospital after being extremely ill. Wishing you a speedy recovery Christine. Not quite

07 Sep 2010

Children and Nature Give Joy to All

Tags: biggest fairy house, butterfly girl house, children and nature, eco crafts, environmental event, fairies, fairy house, fairy party, kelowna, kids green party, little humbugs charity event, marghanita Hughes, okanagan kids
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Environment, Family, Illustration, Nature, Writing | 6 Comments

Building the Biggest Butterfly Girl Fairy House for Charity (part 2) Getting kids outside and connecting with nature couldn’t be more FUN! Upon arrival, the girls discovered the Butterfly Girls hanging in the trees. Once everyone had arrived I handed out some chalk and asked the children

01 Sep 2010

Kids Need Nature – Build a (Butterfly Girl) Fairy House

Tags: biggest fairy house, butterfly girls, charity, Childrens Book Characters, enchanting, fairy house, green, green fairy, healthy kids, helping kids connect with nature, kids, little humbugs, magical, marghanita Hughes, natural play, nature and kids, outdoors
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Artists, Design, Environment, Family, Illustration, Nature, Writing | 14 Comments

This post and the following 2 posts are dedicated to my beautiful friend Don who allowed me to hold this magical event in his grounds, a nature haven for wildlife. The Butterfly Girls of Summer Charity Event 2010 (Biggest Fairy House – Kelowna 2010) These days, a

26 Aug 2010

Eating Outdoors – Fresh From the Garden

Tags: children and nature network, eating outdoors, fruit, gardening, gardens, Grilled Peach Salad with Bresola, happy healthy kids, healthy eating, healthy kids, Jamie Oliver, kids gardening
Written by Marghanita, Posted in Environment, Family, Nature, Writing | 5 Comments

Picking Peaches Barefoot What a joy it is to be able to walk outdoors and pick fresh fruit from your own garden. Growing your own fruit and vegetables is a great way to get kids outdoors and connecting with nature. Not only do they get to eat

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