Speak a few languages? Or wish you and your family did? Here's something to help- this week's giveaway is one of our multilingual and eco-friendly Nature Themed Alphabet 11x14 Posters! Originally created from scrap papers, it’s educational, gender-neutral and perfect for both boys and girls - and grown ones too! One of our best sellers, we've created this unique ABC poster as global art and have it available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, and German. For this week's giveaway YOU tell us which LANGUAGE you'd CHOOSE for the poster and why... Oh, this should be interesting! :) Here's how to enter- Remember, we're working on the points system here, so there’s 1 point for each of the following...
Who do we love: Ashoka's 'Activating Empathy' CompetitionWhy we love it: Ashoka’s Activating Empathy competition is on the hunt for the most effective ways to teach our kids to see through others’ eyes. Activating Empathy is a global collaborative competition to find the best ideas, programs, and learning-models from around the world that:-Encourage social and emotional development-Unlock new ways of viewing problems, opening the door to a new world of potential solutions-Address bullying or aggression in ways that advance understanding of others' perspectives-Promote community diversity and a respect for differences-Champion children as real-world problem solvers rather than simply bystandersAll with the goal of launching a global initiative to ensure that children master EMPATHY...Sounds absolutely right on to us! Where you...
Fresh Words Market
So, what does a girl do when she has a fast growing children’s design company AND a family to run? She launched a second line of artwork, of course. Fresh Words Market was designed as a line of art for the space where adults and children meet. Globally minded parents needed art for themselves too, right?
via pinterest So we lasted about 4 winters in Wisconsin before my husband declared he would loose his mind if he didn’t get to a warmer climate. It was dreary February, my sister just moved to Scottsdale, AZ, so I decided to take a trip to see her. Check out the place. See what it’s like in the desert. The morning after I arrived, I went for a walk on this beautiful path, full of amazing plant life- brilliant oranges, reds and purples surrounding huge saguaros. It was breathtaking. Then I heard it- the bird. There is a bird that lives on the island in Mexico that I’d hear everyday. It’s a very unique sounding bird (although I can’t remember...
I’m an Artist, Designer, PR Agent, Copywriter, Web Tech, Printer, Packager, Customer Service Rep, Accountant, Philanthropist, Wife and Mom.
Within 6 months I was running my own business out of my home. I quickly learned what it meant to wear all of the many hats a business owner has. It was incredibly challenging, but also totally rewarding. I was so fortunate to have my boys with me along the way. I would drag my youngest son to bank meetings and art events with me. I figured since I was selling children's art I didn't have to make an excuse for the presence of my children. It was an adventure, to say the least.
