Is it society? How we were collectively raised? What’s portrayed in the movies and TV? I’m talking about the pressure we often put on ourselves to make money and find success in whatever way we can. This pressure often means we put the things that light us up or bring us joy to the wayside. Maybe it’s the age I’m at now, or the fact that I lost a job I loved due to the devastating cuts to … [Read more...]
10 Nature Art Ideas Kids Love
Sometimes my kids want more than paint and paper when it's art time. When that's the case, we tend to do nature art and crafts. That's because we find so much inspiration in the outdoors. Plus, it challenges them to think of art and painting in a different way. Last but certainly not least, we get to explore and learn more about nature in the process. (Affiliate links included). First Step to … [Read more...]
6 Awesome Craft Kits Kids Love From Oriental Trading
We have a wee bit of an obsession with art and crafts in our house. As in, my kids are constantly creating. While they often do things from "scratch," I also like to have a handful of craft kits on hand that make it easy to keep them entertained and occupied for at least a half hour. (Affiliate links included). This is, honestly, one of the reasons I'm obsessed with Oriental Trading. We always … [Read more...]
