FUN IDEAS & THOUGHTS

[CreativeTips] 5 Minute Chocolate Cake

CHOCOLATE Five Minute Cake and More… ‘ How do I keep my energy so high and creative? I EAT CHOCOLATE ! Heart Health Benefits: The Aztec King Montezuma believed chocolate to be an aphrodisiac (perhaps explaining its popularity on Valentine’s Day). With its antioxidants, a bit of dark chocolate may even be literally good for [...]

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[Let's TALK] Why do you Tweet?

 Spend Just 10 Minutes a Day… Help your business with Twitter     Most of the time I sit alone in the studio. No talk, maybe radio, mostly music. Eventually even small talk would be welcomed. I’ve just described the artist’s way of life. And then…I took a Twitter workshop with Laura Roeder A little [...]

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[Decorating Ideas] Grow Bamboo Indoors

How to Grow Bamboo Indoors 6 Easy Steps to Success !   A great indoor plant that you can grow in your home. Bamboo is easy to care for, and is great for interior spaces with dim natural light. With these simple steps, you can brighten up your home with healthy plants. Growing Instructions Buy [...]

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Aging: I'm 75

The Aging of … Jackie Medow Jacobson Progression in a Few Pictures   Aging A Remarkable Woman’s Secret to Longevity W. Jeanne Calment was born in Arles, France, on February 21, 1875. She died in the town she grew up in at the age of 122 years, five months and two weeks. What was her [...]

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[Laugh]Steve Martin-Tonight Show

Steve Martin – “The Great Flydini” “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”     It’s Thursday and time to take a few minutes for some fun and laughter. From “Howie Mandel’s Favorite Johnny Carson “Tonight Show” Moments” Enjoy and remember…Laughter is the best medicine.   Watch the video… then check below for some wonderful quotes [...]

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Best Friends

Have Some Fun…Everyday Here’s some for today!     BEST FRIENDS… Suryia the Orangutan and Roscoe the Blue Tick Hound A dog’s not just a man’s best friend, he’s an orangutan’s too. They make an unlikely duo. But after meeting at a reserve for endangered animals, Suryia the orangutan and Roscoe the Bluetick hound have [...]

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How to Remember Your Vacation

Keep a Daily Journal/Sketchbook No you don’t have to be a writer No you don’t have to be an artist You have to have fun creating great memories. What do You Need?     Something(s) to write or color with. Something to write in. A cell phone or camera Some inspiration. Here’s the inspiration for [...]

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The Weekly Blog Wrap • June 7, 2011

Hi Again ” This week my focus has been on bread. No…not eating it! But I do love bread. I found a way to spend my time with bread and not gain weight. I’ve been painting bread. But I’ve also found wonderful videos and articles to share about bread. How to Slice Bread How to [...]

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French Bread • Carb Free

  Watch the Video • Easy • Julia Child Method How can French Bread be Carb Free? Simple … Don’t Eat It … Paint It !!! This is how I did it. Forget food. Paint. Paint all Day, and voila. You have French Bread and no calories. I don’t think of food while I’m painting. [...]

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Paint with Bread

PAINTING With Bread – Watch this video OK, I love Bread! But I never thought of this. Does this mean that I won’t gain weight? Does this mean that I’ll get a better painting? There’s definitely more than bread painting on this video. Watch it all. Learn a little, and enjoy. Did You Read about [...]

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Kitchen Tip - The Art of Food

Slice It Nice…   The right knife for the right bread – a quick guide If you’ve ever had a crusty baguette litter your elegant table with crumbs… If you’ve gotten a bagel stuck in the toaster because you sliced it wrong… Then you already know that just any knife won’t do. True bread aficionados [...]

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Two Steps to Improving Your Memory

Step One – Take Out Your Camera  A picture is worth a thousand words (or to-do list • or post-it notes • or pieces of scratch paper.) The project…How to remember this 4 months from today? Oh…that is hard! Step Two – Take a Picture Take out that little camera that you keep in your [...]

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Why You Should Get this Today

Organizing? How to Organize … Use TeuxDeux TeuxDeux: Getting Things Done With Simplicity & Style I’m always looking for a better way to do my organizing. I just found it! Thanks to Laura Roeder No more lists for organizing No more sticky notes for organizing Everything is in one place…Online It’s FREE. and it is [...]

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What was Your Favorite Color Year?

Color | This is the year of Honeysuckle Have you been on the lookout for this years color? Honeysuckle…Not your grandmother’s pink! Are you Courageous and Confident? Be a fashion leader. Are you thinking of redecorating? Use this years color with confidence. Read about where and how to use it in your home. Color Trends [...]

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Were You Born With Talent?

The Questions I’m most frequently asked… “Were you born with talent?” And then they say “I can’t draw a straight line. My sister has the all talent, but I don’t have any.” My Answers… short and simple. “No! I wasn’t born with the skill of drawing a straight line. Or with any of the skills [...]

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How to Remember Everything - Just 3 Steps

They say “true artists aren’t organized, because…They are the Right Brain People” I strongly disagree! Right brain people just need good tools! EVERNOTE … My favorite New Free Tool 1. Capture Anything – Organize It Save your ideas Things you like Things you hear Things you see 2. Access Anywhere – Remember It Evernote works [...]

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Thanksgiving - Grateful

Uncommonly Grateful I’ve been studying with Alyson B. Stanfield for over a year. She has been my Art Business Coach. But…I also consider her a wonderful life coach. On this Thanksgiving Day I received an email from Alyson’s Blog. http://www.artbizblog.com/ You may not make art pieces on a daily basis, but I’m certain that the [...]

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Vacation Idea #1 - Update

“Memphis” ( Tony Award – Best Musical) – NYC Theater I saw it ! I loved it ! YOU should see it too !!! HEAR THE MUSIC – CLICK HERE : From the Original Broadway Cast Recording I danced out of the theater and you will too. Make it #1 on your list.

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Flag - Stars and Stripes

Art of The American Flag Let’s Celebrate our Independence Happy Fourth of July from California   VIDEO  – Must Watch Robin Williams portrays the American flag. PAINTINGS – The Flag   A work of art herself, the Star-Spangled Banner has, over the years, undergone a series of transformations. When it was made in 1813 it was [...]

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Top 15 Vacation Ideas

VACATION – “The Artist’s Way“ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Discover and Recover your Creative Self. I have done this course four times. Whenever I feel the need to fill the well of my creativity, I take my artist self on a vacation. If not on a vacation, at least on an artist’s date. [...]

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Pink Glove Dance

Today I’m joining in the cause to bring awareness to breast cancer research. This group did. Join in the cause. Our employees put together this video to generate breast cancer awareness throughout our hospital system. We had a ton of fun putting this together and hope it inspires others to join in the cause Category:  [...]

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Goals - How I'm Achieving Mine

How You Can Set Off The Chain Reaction That Will Make Your Dreams Come True! I read that headline and wondered, ” another planner idea to learn ? “  Curiosity got to me, and I took a seminar with Valerie Taloni. I CHANGED MY MIND… I said it to her and I’ll tell you…“I thought [...]

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17 Steps to a Great Day

Symptoms: The weather is dreadful The news is horrid The mood is sombre Prescription  How to have a great day.      Thoughts by Alyson Stanfield  (Alyson writes, I read and then I share. ENJOY) 1. Decide that it will be a great day. This is the most important step. 2. Lie in bed thinking happy thoughts [...]

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