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Creative Prompt: Take a Seat at the Kids Table
It’s that time of year, the extended holiday time where we sit down as a family and share delicious food, stories, and gratitude… Oh wait, before I go any further, time to edit the above… For many, many Thanksgivings and holidays, we didn’t always sit together at one big table as an extended family. We had a “kids’ table.” Even when I was a little girl, there was a kids’ table at Thanksgiving. Back then, it felt like being put in the penalty box, like this is where the misfits go, as they can’t conduct an adult conversation and/or just aren’t interesting enough. Once I had kids of my own, I…
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Creative Wanderlust Community Open House #1 – December 2, 2021
I can’t wait to kick off this new event I will be hosting every other month on the first Thursday, from 5-7:30pm – a Creative Wanderlust Community Open House! Join me on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 for a creative evening with friends making, sharing stories, relaxing and enjoying the moment! At each open house, I will share an overarching theme to get inspired. I aim to have it guide us in discussions as well as inspired us to be creative, what every format we choose. I also welcome anyone who wants to come who perhaps doesn’t want to create art, but just wants to socialize! These open houses are all…
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Culture: Shopping – Holiday Window Shopping Traditions
One of my favorite memories during the holidays growing up was getting dressed up and going to “the City” or San Francisco with my mom and sisters to see the holiday windows! I’d have to wear a dress, tights and my mary janes, so I knew it was a big event. Peeking into these imaginative window displays was like entering into a different world – glittery trees, toys, lights, clothes, dressed up manaquins, trains, music and so much more. The windows with animatronics or moving elements were the best! I even had the opportunity to see the holiday windows in New York City one year. How magical! As my kids…
