This piece was submitted to the Stations of the Cross art show at St. Cross in Hermosa Beach as part of an interactive exhibit to experience the story of Jesus’s last days. Station: Jesus’s Body is Held by His Mother (the Pieta) Medium: Needle felted tapestry finished with embroidery. I sketched this piece first inspired […]
Here’s a free homeschool curriculum using the arugula you grow in your garden.
This year, I resolved to hand make the gifts I’d give to my kids’ friends. It was SUCH a joy to think about each child, imagine something special, and watch it come to life. I learned many new skills making these gifts. I sewed my way through multiple spools of thread (despite having *no clue* […]
Location: 600 Sampson Way, San Pedro, CA 90731Website: https://theecologycenter.org/Type of trip: educational, STEM We love the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, and someday there will be a separate post on all its wonder. But, in so many ways, I prefer the hands-on nature of the smaller, cheaper, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. You can do […]
We want our children to believe they have everything they need to live a fulfilling life already inside themselves. The Little Beautiful Place was born.
Location: 32701 Alipaz St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675Website: https://theecologycenter.org/Type of trip: educational, nature immersive, playful! A few years ago, we started a tradition of “field trip Friday.” We like to stay local on the weekends, ideally not even getting in the car. Friday is a chance to bust the bubble for us, strike out […]