It’s time for a look back at the top posts for this year. To start with, the list of the top overall posts for 2015. Many of these can help with habits for the new year. Interesting that the majority of these are classic posts and tutorials shared earlier than 2015. Because of that I […]
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Star Wars Chalk Art Tutorial
Because we are long time fans of Star Wars – and you likely are too – it is time for a Star Wars Chalk Art Tutorial! In honor of the newest Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, cue the Imperial theme… Star Wars Chalk Art Tutorial The space scenes from Star Wars are such fun […]
Chalk Pastels for You!
It’s a you ARE an artist giveway! A big set of 144 chalk pastels plus a gift certificate at chalkpastel.com! Head over to enter now… This would make a wonderful gift for your artist. Merry Christmas!
Calm and Bright December Homeschool
Silent night, holy night…all is calm, all is bright… Sometimes it is calm and bright in our homeschool in December. Sometimes not! December is such a beautiful, blessed time of year! However, it is also one of the very busiest times of year for us. Wonderful drama programs, choir concerts, piano recitals, parties, family gatherings, […]
Gift Ideas
Because I am making my list too, here are some gift ideas for you! All our favorite gatherings of gift ideas – for artists, for children, for teachers and more… Gifts for Chalk Artists – In hopes that pastel chalks will be painting a broad swath of color in your lives after Christmas (or any […]
Hodgepodge Holiday Homeschool Celebrations
Over the next weeks we will be enjoying a few, long-standing homeschool habits – those holiday homeschool celebrations. With both Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, our schedule is a little different. Not only because are involved in several activities at church and in drama productions, plus blessed with family times but also because it is […]
Chalk Pastel Storage
Not long ago I received a question about chalk pastel storage from a fellow artist… Pictured above: the chalk pastel storage drawer and our Angry Birds Chalk Pastel Tutorial. Question: “Hi Tricia! We’ve loved doing many of your chalk pastel tutorials. Thank you!! How do you store your pastels? I thought I remembered seeing a […]
Fall Homeschool and College Visits
It has been a long time since I have shared a homeschool update! Like you, we have been busy with the needs of the age range. More than ever before, I feel like our days whiz by – from the elementary ages up to our daughter in her senior year. And, just when I think […]
Healthy Mama Journey Update
It has been a long time since I’ve shared an update on my healthy mama journey. Since January, I see! AND I am coming up on my two year trimaversary. Yes, I started Trim Healthy Mama two years ago the week of Thanksgiving. (Don’t miss it! I am giving away two (2) copies of the […]
Learn Even More Science with Art
Mixing in just a little art blesses the whole homeschool day. Opening up that creative side of the brain helps reinforce learning. Plus, art simply brings a smile to a child’s face. Art might help your child enjoy science even more! Ok, so you might ask, how does our science and art time go? I’ll […]
Goldfish Pond Chalk Art Tutorial
Last week we visited our friends’ goldfish pond. We’ve always loved their goldfish pond with the rippling water and beautiful goldfish with white, flowing fins! We’ve talked about a goldfish pond chalk art tutorial to capture the lily pads and the orange goldfish. We decided it was time – because we got to visit our […]
Fall Activities and Events Around Atlanta
It’s such a wonderful time of year to be out and about. Beautiful, cooler weather! We have our share of field trips planned. How about you? I wanted to be sure you knew about these opportunities for fall activities and events around Atlanta. A few ideas for my fellow, frugal, metro Atlanta Georgians! image […]
10 Ways to Make Art Easy
Sometimes we make art difficult. Yet, just 10 minutes with crayons can be beautiful! Dear friends. You just need to say yes. Just do it. Nana says, “Think it, dream it, PAINT it!” Take a deep breath and fold yourself into the possible messiness. With children there is bound to be a mess. But that […]