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March is National Craft Month and it’s an event I take as seriously as a wedding gown sewing pattern. That’s because I believe in the healing power of creativity. Crafting is therapeutic. If you allow yourself to clear your mind and relax, it’s a great way to disconnect from stress and calm down. Unfortunately, not [...]
I brake for sequins and I worship satin. I can’t go a day without sprinkling glitter, and I’m not afraid to say even though I’ve (accidentally) sewn through my finger once, I consider my sewing machine my third child. Crafts rock my world. Which is why I’m happy to share that March is National Craft [...]
I’ve always been intrigued by Frida Kahlo. I remember the year I was first introduced to her: 1993. I was waiting for my cappuccino to be made at an artsy coffeehouse in my hometown of Phoenix. There, under a glass case filled with handmade jewelry, were sets of glittered bottlecap earrings. Embedded inside each one [...]
105 years ago today, Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón was born in Mexico. For many she was simply Frida. Our Frida. As is the fate of most visionaries, she wasn’t as appreciated during her time on this earth as she was once she left it at the age 47. Her work, style, bravado, and [...]
Many moms feel their child deserves to be a superstar. But having it actually happen is another story—one that Cyndi Garcia of Santa Clarita, California, knows all too well. Her 20-year-old son, Tyler Posey, is the star of the MTV hit series, Teen Wolf. We caught up with Cyndi to chat about all things Tyler. [...]
Think you’re a Disney diehard? See if you can name Mickey Mouse’s big debut. Bet you’re thinking of Steamboat Willie. If so, you’re close, but wrong. That little gem is Mickey’s second feature. In honor of the 84th anniversary of Mickey Mouse’s original debut, we’ve gathered up a list of our favorite trivia tidbits about [...]
I’m here to confess my devotion to The Hunger Games trilogy. Yes, I know that its target audience is my teen daughter, but I can’t help it—I’ve always been drawn to strong female characters, no matter what genre. And oh lordy—Katniss Everdeen, our heroine in this futuristic tale, does not disappoint. She’s insecure, yet fierce, [...]
Whether you are a mom or a daughter, chances are Disney flicks have been a part of your life. Most of us even have DVD libraries of our favorites. Now we can add one more to the collection. Last week, one of the classics, Lady and the Tramp, was released on DVD and Blu-ray. This [...]
January is my favorite time of the year. Good intentions flood my spirit, I crank out glittery vision boards that drip with enthusiasm, and I’m ready to solve everyone’s problems. But then…halfway through the second week of January, the reality of daily life sets in and my formerly focused goals have turned into miniature daydreams. But [...]
There are less than 10 days until Santa departs the North Pole—and I have yet to shop for Christmas gifts. Did I mention I have more than two dozen to score? I’m the ultimate procrastinator. I can’t help it, all the shiny distractions of the season distract me. But I’m not worried, I go through [...]
