Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In ourContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 3”
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Meaningful Connections
Oftentimes we adults forget that our children need and crave deep and meaningful connections. We focus on the food, shelter and clothing and sometimes neglect another need just as important. Genuine connection is crucial for a child’s development. It helps them better understand their thoughts, feelings and actions as well as how to process them.Continue reading “Meaningful Connections”
Behind the Scenes: Part 2
A Quick Look at Our Early Concept Art Before a new scene ever makes it to full color, it starts as a simple pencil sketch. I love keeping these early drafts because they capture the exact moment a story idea begins to take shape. My kids always enjoy looking over these rough drawings during ourContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 2”
Behind The Scenes: Part 1
A Peek Inside the Artist’s Sketchbook Ever wonder how a book goes from a quick pencil idea to the final printed page? Today I’m sharing an early sketch from Sharing KindnessWherever I Go. My kids always love seeing the rough drafts before the color gets added, so I thought it would be fun to giveContinue reading “Behind The Scenes: Part 1”
The To Be Continued Book
What’s a book you never finished but still think about? I was thrifted shopping at my favorite local spot about 7 years ago. My belly was stretched to an enormous size and I walked with a slight waddle. I casually walked through the tight isles recalling other times I have visited. Different seasons ran throughContinue reading “The To Be Continued Book”
💥 Coming Soon 💥
Big news! My upcoming children’s book, “Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go”, will be arriving soon! Here’s a quick peek at what’s inside:💛 Age Range: 4–8 years old.📚 Focus: Kindness, empathy, and everyday compassion.🎨 Illustrations: Soft, engaging visuals designed to captivate young minds. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooling family, this story is created toContinue reading “💥 Coming Soon 💥”
Freebies for the Kids
🛫 Did you know your child could be eligible for a free STEM flight lesson? 🕊 What about a free Christian curriculum? Did you know Lamp and Light Living offers a free printable curriculum for K-8th grade? 👾 And you probably didn’t know that your child can teach a monster while they learn. 🌞 CheckContinue reading “Freebies for the Kids”
🍎 The Wonder Workshop 🍎
Hey everyone! As a mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to hunt through endless Google searches looking for good, reliable activities and learning materials for our kids. It feels like so much time gets wasted just trying to find simple, free options that kids truly enjoy. To save myself and other busy parentsContinue reading “🍎 The Wonder Workshop 🍎”
The Quiet Heart of Storytime: Why the Words We Choose Matter
When the noise of the day finally settles and the house grows still, storytime becomes so much more than just a transition to sleep. It’s the moment where the world shrinks down to just you, your child, and the quiet truth of the words you share together. In those stillness-filled minutes, kids listen with theirContinue reading “The Quiet Heart of Storytime: Why the Words We Choose Matter”
The Kids Book That Has it All
I have been blessed to call myself a mother for nearly 13 years. Within those 13 years I have read 100’s of books to my children. Some I thoroughly enjoyed reading and others I did not. Today I want to shine a spot light on my all time favorite kids book. I have read itContinue reading “The Kids Book That Has it All”
