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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Christmas in July, thankful, Gifts for Sleepy Heads

lou of loudesigns who does some of the posts has been visiting me with my mom. Lou my sister if you don't know. We had Christmas in July today. I did a lot of my Promo work in the morning. We went shopping for some last minute gifts then went to a budget movie theater. It was the first time my kids have gone to a movie theater. We then went home to make dinner before my husband arrived. I made a Sheppard's pie. My sister made a tree from the pruned bush outside. We got my husband a bunch of cooking gifts. He loves to cook. The girls loved their gifts. They got dolls and teddy bears. We are celebrating Lou's birthday tomorrow. Her birthday is not tomorrow but I am not sure she can visit on her actual birthday. I gave lou a cute book. I got a doctor who poster and some nice bath products.

I am thankful List

I am thankful for my husband and girls

I am thankful for today

I am thankful for my sister, mom

I am thankful to god

I am thankful for my mother in law who I love and wish lived closer.

I am thankful for art

I am thankful for kindness

Gifts for Sleepy Heads You might know someone who takes naptime very seriously or with a little bit of fun. You might have someone who just loves a good snooze. Confession: I might have wrote this because I was tired and a cool pillow and a nap sounds great just about now.

ideas

1. Pillow pets (Big toys you can use as pillows)

2. Comfy blankets

2. Body Pillows

3. satin sheets

4. Happy nappers (like a pillow pet)

5. Foam memory pillow

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Fourth of July, Savvy Artist and Art Supplies

Fourth of July

Just chilling at home. Husband made us pancakes and he is making furnature for our new home. He put up our flag. I Hope you have a lovely day and think about freedom and family.

Savvy Artist and Art Supplies

Being savvy

It doesn't matter if you are an artist, or a teacher, getting art supplies usually rock. Artists love art supplies but they can bring a huge dent to the wallet. If you have children you might want to invest in a lock box to keep little hands out of your supplies. Think economically if you bought paints, art software, or a tablet you're not using than you are wasting money no matter how cheap it was.

Some paints are toxic so you want to make sure you're in a well ventilated aria. I think non toxic supplies can be cheap and fun.

Supplies! Supplies!

1. Get supplies you'd actually use. Quality is important over something that will fall apart quickly.

2. Use recycled pieces you have around the house for colleges and sculpture. You save something from the trash and your wallet. Paper bags, scrap paper, old wrapping paper, magazines can be transformed into art. I've seen artists use old glass bottles for canvases. Old Sponges and sticks can be used as brushes. Make sure your free supplies non toxic. The parts inside your computer may contain lead.

3. Clearance sales at art supply stores, office supply stores can have items.

4. If you are looking for an easel you might want to consider desktop models instead of standing models these are cheaper but they are also more practical for traveling.

5. Check the reviews of art software before you buy it some software do not work on modern computers. Digital art can be fun as well. A graphic tablet for those who love ink and pen feel can be under a $100.

6. Go for smaller graphic tablets with good reviews. You don't need to spend 1,000 or even 100 on quality graphic tablet.

7. Do not get more supplies than you need. If you haven't used supplies in at least 4 months you don't need them. Paints can go bad. An over abundance Paper supplies can attract bugs that can wreck havoc on your art. Art supply Ideas

Mini Easel. You can also use an ipad stand if its sturdy enough.

paint brushes

Sponges

old books and newspapers

Graphic tablet, I recommend Wacom.

paints

crayons

pencils

Two old jars for rinsing out paints. You don't need more than 2.

A few quality paint brushes.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Free Promo, Summer Reading Teaching Gratitude Ideas

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Summer Reading

Last year I invented my own supper summer book club for my kids this year the library is having an amazing book reading program with prizes they actually are supper excited for. You could always make your own book club. You can make prizes free like staying up later, or you can buy books, and toys as prizes or make a special meal. My oldest has read books for Dad's homemade hummus.

Teaching Gratitude Ideas

1. Have everyone write a thankful list

2. Say thank you to your family

3. Make your own gratitude posters

4. Make a thankful board on pinterest or a blog entry

5. Hug someone you love

6. Say thank you to your body by drinking some water today. 7. Listen to music that make you feel joy.

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