Category Archives: the kids At our house, we like to keep birthdays simple. That doesn’t mean that they are not special, just simple. Growing up, birthdays were a big deal at our house. I don’t remember over-the-top birthday parties, bounce houses, or tons of presents. (Not that there is anything wrong with that, but that just wasn’t how my…  Have you assumed that the best discussions about art take place among collectors while nibbling cheese and sipping wine? You will be delightfully surprised to discover what children’s minds have to offer! May I suggest starting with the most basic question, “What is art?” Discussions about the very definition of art will lay a foundation…  Now that spring is finally here, we have been spending lots of time outside playing. Fresh air feels so good after being stuck inside for months. My littlest one is home from school at lunchtime, so we have been soaking up our last afternoons together before he goes to kindergarten next year. Short, easy, crafts…  With each passing year I’ve found myself redefining what the holidays really mean around here. Married to a military resident physician, I spend nearly every holiday alone with my babies (& far from family) and I’m constantly trying to find better ways to make each holiday enjoyable and stress free. I know I’m not alone….  This afternoon my seven-year-old son Edgar is off to investigate the Newport Academy of Ballet. He wants to be a dancer. He’s not merely intrigued, not intent only on dabbling. He has aspirations of the Billy Elliot variety; and his first goal is to dance in The Nutcracker. Edgar has always followed his heart where… Simple is beautiful. I still don’t think I fully understand what it means to simplify, but what I do know is that the prettiest things I’ve ever seen aren’t complicated. Whether it’s wardrobe, decor, art, food–simple just always seems better. I was perusing instagram this week and stumbled upon a friend’s craft and just loved…  I love the products Stubby Pencil Studio sells because they are both eco-friendly + unique – nothing you are going to find at a big-box store. We are so grateful to have Stubby Pencil Studio and owner, Kate, back this year to offer another amazing giveaway for The Creative Mama readers! Kate has also generously… 
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