Cubes & Crayons Coworking - Silicon Valley

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.

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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.

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Top 10 Reasons to Buy Local: Make an Impact in your choices

Cubes&Crayons is a local business owned by a Bay Area native.  We believe deeply in the value of supporting local businesses for the sustainability of our economy. Buy local and you...

1. Keep Our Community Unique –Locally owned businesses cater to the cultural base of the neighborhood it serves. Residents can find new adventure in a familiar environment. Where we live, shop and play is the foundation of our community. Unique businesses are vital to the diverse character of our neighborhoods

2. Get Better Service – Local businesses tend to hire people with some knowledge of the products they are selling and provide better customer care by giving special attention to each patron they serve.

C&C Reads: The Wretched Stone

The perfect story to remind us of the value of interaction over television and computers.

Title: The Wretched Stone
Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Allsburg

What we love: If you haven't yet picked up a Chris Van Allsburg book, you are missing out.  He is one of the most vivid childen's illustrators and profound authors around.  This book in particular caught my eye back when I was studying children's literature while getting my Master's degree.  We watch a happy crew of sailors who make music, tell stories and dance degenerate into monkeys when they pull aboard a glowing rock.  While to adults it may be a clear signal of the sign of the times, children engage in the high detail illustrations and a fanciful story.  A great story to remind all of us of the value of being with each other and maybe going a bit more unplugged in this "connected" world.  Can be read with children at all levels but highly recommended for 4 - 10 years.

Profile: Nonprofit consultant and Happy Mom

Cubes&Crayons Coworking meet Holly, mother of 15 month old Victoria and nonprofit and environmental consultant.  When not playing with her little one, Holly is out doing strategic planning and grant writing for such organizations as Golden Gate Prks.  Find out how she is getting it all done at Cubes&Crayons.

What brought you to Cubes&Crayons?

I found out about Cubes & Crayons through Blossom Birth where I had gone for new mother support groups after my daughter was born.  I needed a flexible child care option for days when my primary child care situation doesn't work (for instance, when they close for vacation) or on Fridays when I plan to be off, but get sucked into doing more work for clients and need a few extra hours child care.

What do you do for a living?

I'm a consultant.  I primarily do grant writing for nonprofit organizations, particularly environmental groups.  I also help with strategic planning and general organizational issues.  Two days a week I'm in San Francisco working with the Golden Gate Parks Conservancy to build the section of the Coastal Trail along the western Coastal Bluffs -- a nice change from working from home on my computer!

What is your favorite part of the Cubes&Crayons Community?

I'm haven't been there enough to meet a lot of the others, but the staff are really great and I love seeing what type of chocolate there is to be had in the breakroom!