music

Singing Bowls

by Alison Moore Smith on March 29, 2011 · 3 comments

News flash: there are products you’ve never heard of before, that you want desperately. The cool product du jour: Singing Bowls! Bowls are just bowls, until you see these. They are hand hammered metal, crystal, or ceramic bowls. And they sing! Hop over to the site and click on a given item. You’ll see a [...]

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Wind Chimes Offer Soothing Sound – Really!

by Alison Moore Smith on January 2, 2010 · 1 comment

My first reaction when I think of wind chimes is to plug my ears. They have always seemed loud, irritating, and annoying, nothing but a distraction. Much to my chagrin, when we moved to the rental house, we found a set of aluminum wind chimes permanently affixed to the eves — right outside the french [...]

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Best Toys: Musical Instruments

by Alison Moore Smith on December 2, 2008 · 3 comments

Growing up in a musical family introduced me to so many wonderful opportunities. From singing and playing the violin to directing a teen swing choir, the musical foundation my parents gave me has brought so much joy to me and, now, to my kids that it’s immeasurable. One of my earliest musical experiences is playing [...]

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