I don’t know about you but 2026 has NOT gone the way I envisioned, and I’ve been sitting with that familiar feeling of caring deeply (and getting stressed) about everything going on in our country right now, while also feeling stretched thin as a mom (hello, two rounds of stomach bug within a month, WTH). […]
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If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I love a good nature-meets-art project—especially one that helps kids connect with something meaningful. A few years ago, I came across this Gratitude Mobile idea from Meri Cherry (one of my favorite process art educators!) and adapted it a bit for my own classes. This
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Erin Thompson: Photographer, Military Spouse, and Creator of “Photographers Changing Stations” Every once in a while, you meet someone whose passion spills far beyond their own work. Someone who not only creates beautiful images, but also builds community, supports others, and turns their experience into something that makes life easier for everyone around them. In
How to create a kids art bin that will actually keep your child’s interest! This past weekend we packed up the kids and headed out for a tent camping adventure in Colorado. Now, if you’ve ever camped with little ones, you know what brave, brave souls we are. 😬🤣 Honestly we love camping, but when
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How to Make a DIY Memory Box for Your Kids (and Tame the Paper Clutter!) If you’ve got a growing pile of school papers, artwork, report cards, and random scribbles that you just can’t throw away… welcome, friend. It actually doesn’t end. I am pretty sure we are responsible for this paper clutter even after
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