Keeping Time With Bloomie’s

The most recent trend in children’s jewelry has most certainly been Rainbow Loom bracelets. These bright, colorful jewelry items function both as fun craft projects for the tots and wearable bracelets that will make your little ones feel stylish at school. Somewhere between a lanyard and a friendship bracelet, Rainbow Loom encourages children to embrace DIY chic through the many tutorials available online and on YouTube (some with millions of hits!).

Bloomingdale’s has jumped in on the trend by joining forces with Loomey Time: The Original Watch For Rainbow Loom Bracelets to offer a practical touch to your kid’s fave accessory. Loomey Time watches are soft, silicon pieces that fit easily on to practically any style of Rainbow Loom bracelet. The product was dreamed up by a father who was inspired by how much fun his two daughters were having playing with their bracelet kits. He thought there was potential for even more unique accessories to incorporate with Rainbow Loom products.

The time keepers available from Loomey Time are removable and interchangeable, and at just $6.95 for a single watch (or $8.95 for 3-pack that includes one timepiece and 3 silicone parts), they are the perfect inexpensive holiday gift for your little fashionistas. You can find the products at select Bloomingdale’s stores.

To learn more about the Rainbow Loom craze, click HERE to read our exclusive interview with the Rainbow Loom creator!

Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers&rsquo; Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one&rsquo;s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals&mdash;all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!</span></span></p>