Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism & Point to Happy: a book for kids on the autism spectrum

© Flickr User BLW Photography Today concluded Autism Awareness Month (and April) and I wanted to squeeze in these two books that I only rece...

DIY beautiful indoor outdoor twig chandelier

I love this beautiful chandelier by Vivienne over at  The V Spot . HOw beautiful would this look outside all lit up on a summer evening, or ...

My new website is live!

My new website just launched today!  It has been quite the project the last few weeks, but it feels great to finally have it up. I am using...

Embroidered chairs by Peter and Sally Nencini

I'm in full-fledged covet mode over these embroidered chairs by Peter and Sally Nencini.  The talented duo transforms old chairs into fu...

How to - old window pane to snazzy photo coat rack. LOVE IT!

Need a use for that old window pane?  Check out this great idea from  Johnny In A Dress. What a fun creative idea!  Now if I only had that w...

Trying to maintain my sanity

A day at the beach , one of my new original works. I'm still chipping away at my goal of 40 originals in 60 days.  As if that's not...

Rubber Balls & Liquor Available April 26 - Check it out!

WARNING: Videos contain adult humour. Proceed at your own risk. Rubber Balls & Liquor is a new book by comedian Gilbert Gottfried and i...

Sassy customizable calling cards!

A what?  A calling card!  No need to have a boring old business card. Perfect for when you just want to have your phone number,blog or email...

New retailer, plus new work

A collection of my prints can now be found in local Portland shop, Tender Loving Empire .  This downtown shop is packed with lots of goodies...

Follow My Book Blog Friday

Follow My Book Blog Friday is hosted by Parajunkee's View . Welcome to SMS Book Reviews!  I review adult nonfiction and children's b...

The sweet stuff line up..Natural sweeteners and chemical ones to avoid and why

Organic powdered sugar (AKA evaporated cane juice) Agave Nectar, Xylitol, Truvia (a form of Stevia) and raw sugar We all know sugar is bad f...

Make DIY crusty NO KNEAD (no joke) artisan bread at home with this EASY tutorial

photo by Diane Hopkins DIY no knead EASY artisan bread at home Sounds too good to be true but it is not! No special equipment needed, no fan...

iVillage PBS Kids Summer Reading Challenge

I signed up for the iVillage and PBS Kids Summer Reading Community Challenge starting June 6th. I wanted to share the information about it ...

The magic of pinhole photography

Leigh-On-Sea , Geon Park, United Kingdom In a few days, many pinhole photography enthusiasts around the world will be grabbing their makesh...

Book Blogger Hop: April 15-18

Welcome visitors from the Book Blogger Hop. My name is Callista and here at SMS Book Reviews I blog about children's books (picture boo...

Sneak Peek of new work

In the next 60 days, my plan is to kick out 40 new originals.  A lofty goal, I know! This was week one, and I'm proud to say I finished ...

Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg

Stars: ***** Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Originally 1990, Updated 2011) Picture Book 48 pages Summary: When it comes to the environment, youn...

Bellas adoption story (she turns two on Tuesday!)

This is a copy of an old post I did on an old blog I had while we lived in Vanuatu in the South Pacific doing volunteer mission work.  We no...

Favorite quick and easy dinner- Quinoa and black bean tostadas

I LOVE these tostadas and my meat loving husband loves them as well!  Quick, super nutritious, easy, delicious, and cheap!  I boil 1 cup qui...

Comparing art: Karen Margolis and Frocky Jack Morgan

[image source: www.karenmargolisart.com ] This stunning sculpture, Continuum , was created by artist Karen Margolis .  The clusters of pods ...