Historic with a rock-n-roll take

To get  more use out of Nates frock coat, we added some street-beats to it. Nate L.O.V.E.'s to dress up and add pirate inspired, indian inspired ...... or just about any thing that can bring some fun to his outfit..... so he was not hard to get on-board for the little historic take I wanted to do. Inspired by Django Unchained and the rock-n-roll way they mixed and crafted the wardrobe,  we took the frock coat to the streets of LA.

Nate did not see the movie....but he knows the character "Django" as a freedom warrior.

Incorporate Music To Keep Your Kids Entertained And Busy All Summer Long

The great thing about music is that it is so extremely versatile and it fits into so many different activities in life, whether it's just playing in the background, or if it's an essential part of the activity itself. Music is both a beautiful art and a fun hobby, and so anyone and everyone can use music to improve life, and that especially includes kids. By getting kids into music-related activities, they get to explore their own interest in music and at the same time, you get to have some peace of mind for yourself knowing that they're staying out of trouble. So as you begin planning for this upcoming summer schedule, think about these great ways to incorporate music to keep your kids entertained and busy all summer long:

Ask your kids to make their favorite music playlist
This is a fun task you can give your kids that not only gets them involved in a fun, creative, and interactive task, but it also gives you a peak into their personalities. Just like adults, children's interest in music reflects how they see the world, the emotions they are feeling and/or want to feel, and the types of activities they like to partake in. Show them safe ways to find music and make playlists online, and this can also improve their technological skills, which is always a plus.

Take dance lessons
One of the most entertaining and kid-friendly activities that relates to music is dance, because unless you're trying to be a professional, there really aren't many rules to dancing except for having fun. Most major cities have dance studios that have dance classes everyday, and many of them have group dance classes for children as well. So whether your child wants to build up their dancing chops, or just wants to have fun with their friends, group dance classes are a wonderful way to get them into music and into some health physical activity as well.

Throw a BBQ dance party
A great idea for incorporating music into your summer activities is to start including various music selections to your next backyard BBQ parties. Since BBQ's are a staple summer activity for most families already, this can be just as fun for adults as it is for kids. Take your party planning a step further and make it a theme party, like strictly pop songs, 80's throwback, or salsa night. Not only will it bring some added personality to the BBQ parties, it'll help the kids have something to do instead of the same old.


Learn an instrument
Just like when learning languages, the best time in life to start learning a new instrument is during childhood. Not that you can't learn an instrument perfectly well as an adult, but children typically have a much more agile mind that is able to absorb more information faster on average than an adult mind. So in the summer months when school is out and the kids have so much newfound free time, is an ideal time to get introduced to a new instrument to see if they like it. Most popular "cool" instruments like the drums, guitar, or a ukelele, are great to play outdoors too and who knows, maybe your kids can start a band!
When school lets out in the summer, it's a time of sheer joy and excitement for kids. And although it's certainly also a fun time for adults, there's always the issue of being able to keep the kids entertained throughout the summer months without going insane (or broke). Trying out some of the tips above can hopefully lighten that load and maximize your summer relaxation, while keeping your kids happy, safe, and preoccupied.

Katelyn is a social media and entertainment blogger for BearShare.com's free music downloads and contributes to a variety of music and entertainment blogs. For more info please visit the BearShare website.

Venture With Me details

Noticed what the hat does to this outfit? Street smart....or.....

.......choose sophisticated.

We are all drivers of our own life. Don't late anybody take your wheel.

Pants are from Red Head and bought at Iguana Vintage in Hollywood. We did some custom touches to them and made them into a mix of jogging/harem pants. Nate's diggin' the comfy fit and I'm diggin' the way they look; in addition to the fit, the pattern is not the common camo style pattern. It has a mix of snakeskin in it! Jacket is Levis and also from Iguana Vintage. T-shirt from Zara Shades from Ray Ban, shoes from Converse, gambler hat from Eddie Bros, and Hot Chilly Pepper necklace from By Nate  Choose your street beats, and dance like there's no tomorrow!

Venture With Me

Do your kids like to venture with their style? Well, Nate does, and he can come up with the most creative and fun ways to put his outfit together. Just have to watch out for too much of a mix that makes our eyes cross! A little guidance might be necessary  but letting him experience is fun for both him and me, and actually shapes the direction of our fashion sense.  I have a thing for hats and scarfs as accessories, and luckily for me....Nate shares that taste with me.  He is also pretty much on-the-go all day, and loves to venture out and about. We went out early morning yesterday, and leaving early means we can add a scarf.....and even a jacket to the outfit:)  LA can be gloomy     and a bit chilly in the early am hours, so that's when we have the chance to cuddle with jackets and scarfs, even in the summer time. We headed for Los Angeles Union Station. A place with lots and lost of people from all over the world, and all walks of life.....and the most perfect spot to venture out and explore.

Eddie Bros black hills hat

Union Station is also a National Landmark, with a stunning architecture and interior. Parts of the walls

are covered in travertine marble and acoustical tile, while the floor is terra cotta tile and also partially marble. It still has the original furniture with the wooden benches separated into individual seats. Union Station is a "not to be missed" if you are visiting LA!

Right across the street from Union Station is Olvera Street, with live performances, eateries and shopping. We'l get back to you with more from Olvera Street at a later time.

Traveling beats

I am currently traveling.....without Nate and partially without internet access......so blogging has been scarce for the past couple of weeks. No LA street-beats or Nate skippin' and jumpin' around me......but I have found some beautiful scenery, all creating a different, but familiar sound to my life. So until I'm back in LA, I hope you enjoy the beats from a sunny summer in Norway.

These images are from Hvaler island

Music = Life

Music is a big part of ours' and Nates' life, and he loves hanging out in our friends studio: madebyaxident

This photo credited to puspitaaputrii.blogspot.no 

When the music is good, we dance:)

Prep talk before going in to watch and hear the recording. 

Some of Nates favorites from axidents' music:

Timeflies: I choose you

Far East Movement: Turn Up The Love....think Nate broke the replay button on this one:)

Semi Precious Weapons: Aviation High