8 Happy Little Facts About Bob Ross
April 28, 2023
As I was leaving the movie theater last week, a poster of Owen Willson sporting a blonde perm holding a paint palette and brush caught my eye. “Is Owen Wilson playing Bob Ross?,” I wondered. Well, not exactly … While the main character ...
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10 Activity Kits to Save for a Snowy Day
March 7, 2023
By Christa Protano As I write this, we are in the middle of winter. Fortunately, we are not knee-deep in snow. I live in the Northeast and this winter has been unseasonably warm. While this has been a blessing for those who dislike the cold, as a...
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5 Books to Give this Christmas … in July!
July 1, 2022
By: Christa Protano Do you celebrate Christmas is July? Personally, I tend to mark the occasion somehow with my kids. But these days, any excuse to gather together as a family or just the grown-ups is a welcome distraction from our challenging...
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Cooking By the Book
February 22, 2022
By: Christa Protano Ever wonder what Bilbo Baggins or Mr. Darcy ate in a single day? Now, superfans of classic literature can take a deep dive into the diets of a their favorite characters and get creative in the kitchen, too. Inspired by worl...
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Take a Break from Adulting with These 4 Creative Books
January 17, 2022
By: Christa Protano Let’s be honest, sometimes we just want to feel like a kid again. Luckily, there is an easy way to do just that. Whether it’s coloring, painting or drawing, tapping into our creative side helps us feel less stressed and...
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4 Books for Journal Lovers
June 29, 2021
By Christa Protano
It may be summer, but for some reason, I find myself wanting to get organized as if it’s the turn of a brand new year. Now that things are opening back up, I feel like it’s time to make plans, see people, and just do more ov...
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4 Spiritual Activity Books to Ease You Back Into In-Person Fellowship
June 1, 2021
By Christa Protano
As the pandemic starts to relinquish its hold on the U.S. and many states drop their mask mandates and ease restrictions, you may find yourself feeling anxious … and we can’t say that we blame you. If the idea of getting rel...
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Make Your Mother’s Day
April 27, 2021
By Kristen Johnson Let’s create an adventure for Mom to enjoy! Whether you are celebrating your mother, grandmother or any mother figure this Mother's Day, we want to encourage you to get outdoors and create from the world around you. Here i...
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5 Craft Books & Kits to Get You Into 2021’s Most Comforting Trend
March 19, 2021
By Christa Protano
As we continue to stay home and social distance, you may find yourself looking for a new DIY project. Enter 2021’s most inviting lifestyle trend: Comfort Crafting. Because learning a new arts & crafts skill can go a long w...
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Halloween ZOMBIE Cross-stich!
September 26, 2018
Every undead heart will be warmed by these gruesome and hilarious cross-stitch projects. Zombie Cross-stitch includes a 64-page book with an overview of basic techniques and instructions for creating a dozen cross-stitch patterns, plus all the materi...
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