“God can’t be with us so he made mothers.” Mothers are the most wonderful people in the world. They keep us safe in their wombs while we are nothing but a cluster of cells. They protect us when we finally arrive into the world and are susceptible to all sorts of foreign bodies. They nurture […]
Archives for February 2012
Artists and Social Media Collide
Social Media is huge. It just is. We live in a day and age when Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and the like are all out there with cunning grins beckoning us closer. And we must follow. Or we should at least try it out. For artists especially there is a need to expand our resources and […]
8 Great Lessons from My Single Mom
Every now and then I take a moment to inventory the athletic trophies of my youth, literary awards for the novels I penned and yes I also deliberate over the scars I’ve earned along the way. Oddly enough, many of the techniques we use to deal with what life throws at us can be traced […]
Social Media for Artists
As an artist one of the most useful things we can do for our art career is be visible on social media. Unfortunately, the phrase “social media” can have some scary connotations, especially for those of who aren’t tech savvy. But social media does not have to be scary, and once you take the fear […]
How To Keep Children Safe Around The Pool
When you have a pool in your yard, it is important to ensure the safety of your children, as well as the other children in your neighborhood. In some states, a pool fence is a requirement. However, the expense of building a permanent fence around your yard or just your pool may not be in […]
5 Skills Children Need to Start School
Young children face many challenges when they begin school, including learning to work alongside new friends, navigate in a new environment, and take instruction from unfamiliar adults. For a young child who is unprepared, starting school can be a very stressful situation. As parents, we have the opportunity to give our children experiences that will […]
Valentine’s Gift Ideas For Your Other Half
It’s an impossible task to name the one thing that every woman walking the planet would be happy to receive, but one option is to give the one you love a handbag. Most women carry a handbag, whether it’s a functional, practical style or a more girly version. A gift that she can show off […]
Build a Wood Rocking Horse
Are you building a wood rocking horse? Chances are, if you’re a woodworker, you’ll at some point make a rocking horse or hobby horse for some little family member. Here are some pointers for getting started on a project that may well become a family heirloom. Styles of Rocking Horses Tweet admin
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