Yesterday the pastor at our church gave a children’s sermon about imagination. She asked the kids if they had good imaginations. Everyone raised their hands. Then she asked the adults the same question. Very few raised their hands. And it’s true. Using your imagination is something we get as kids and using your imagination is …
I’m ready for Spring. I want to feel warm sunshine. But I live in a place that won’t see Spring for 1 ½ to 2 months, and my budget isn’t ready for a trip somewhere warm. So here is what I’m going to do to embrace Winter and survive. I will start Spring cleaning. I …
Yesterday was a good day. I got a text from my daughter with a link to a recipe that she tried and liked. She thought I might too. And my son called thanking us for the wok we gave him and told us about the Szechuan stir fry he had made. Neither of my kids …
My husband and I lived and worked in Japan for 5 years. It was a great experience. Living in a foreign country forces you to try new things – especially food! I grew up in a house where global food was Tex-Mex. The only exception was the lutefisk and lefse my Swedish grandfather would bring …
I need some play time. I need to have some fun, try new things and have some adventures. I’m finding that play needs to be planned as much as work. We are very good at planning our work. We have goals (either goals we choose or are given by our employer.) We begin with the …
One of the easiest ways for me to feel more creative is to try a new recipe. I head to Pinterest and take a look at what looks delicious. However, I need to make sure I’m actually getting the ingredients and making the food. Otherwise all I’m doing is spending time on social media…and I …
When I’m feeling stuck or in a rut, there is no creativity going on. To combat this feeling, I make small changes to break up my routine. Here are a couple of easy changes that can provide some relief from feeling stuck. Eat a Different Breakfast – I usually find a breakfast I like and …
When my son was turning 8, we were planning his birthday party and it wasn’t going well. He was wanting a party at an expensive location and I was thinking at home with some activities. He was thinking ordering a cake from a bakery and I was thinking a homemade cake. He was thinking an …
If you are looking to feel creative on a low budget – spray paint is your friend! At least it has been a good friend to me. You can take furniture that really doesn’t go together and make it cohesive! You can stencil curtains and make patio furniture come alive again – even the cushions. …
Helping your child find their creative thing will help you do your creative thing. That makes it good for them and good for you. But how can you help your child find that thing? Limit Screen Time – There are a number of studies that say screen time kills the creative process. Google this, check with Siri or Alexa – you will …