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Getting Disney Tattoos After 40 Says Nothing About My Parenting Skills

August 11, 2017 by Alexandria Durrell 1 Comment

Yes, those are my legs, and no, those aren’t old tattoos. I’m 42 years old, and my amazing friend Karen Awesom is the artist behind each of those Disney tattoos that I’ve had done in the last 18 months. I think they’re beautiful, and there are parts of each of those characters I love so much, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: art, body image, judgment, stigma, tattoos

Orlando Like A Local: Your Guide To Hidden Gems

August 3, 2017 by Katherine Finsterle Leave a Comment

Orlando has a reputation for being the most fun place on Earth—and with the Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and more roller coasters and water parks than you could ever fit into your itinerary, it's no surprise that it's a hit with kids and parents alike (plus, here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: accomodation, art, drink, eat, Florida, hotels, local, music, orlando, sights

A Mess-Free Craft Toddlers And Big Sibs Can Do Together

November 2, 2016 by Natalie Milne Leave a Comment

When you have more than one kid the milestones go something like this: First kid in high chair until two-and-a-half—second kid out of high chair by just over one. First kid in crib until three—second kid in big-kid bed at two. First kid happy to watch Barney and Dora the Explorer for years—second … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids' Art, Parenting Tagged With: art, Color Wonder, colouring, crayola, drawing, kids, markers, mess-free, no-mess, pen, toddlers

Your Teen’s Messy Bedroom Isn’t A Problem. It’s Art.

October 3, 2016 by Katie Bridges Leave a Comment

"I'll do it later." "I'm doing homework." "I like it this way." By now you've probably heard every excuse under the sun for why your kid couldn't possibly tidy their bedroom. Even though you daren't set foot inside it for fear you might find something a) growing (those bowls of cereal never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tweens & Teens Tagged With: art, bedroom, messy, Teenager, untidy

You Know… I’m An Artist!

January 13, 2015 by Sara 1 Comment

So many people ask how you go about choosing a sperm donor. It's simple really, like shopping for a bathing suit in a catalogue. You scan the pictures and see if one captures your eye. When it does, you stop and read the fine details. If you like what you read, you fold the corner of the page over. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Single Mom Tagged With: art, kids interests, single mother by choice, sperm donor

Enter To Win A $200 Gift Card From Posterjack

November 20, 2014 by UrbanMoms 18 Comments

This contest is now closed, thanks for entering! It's time for Contest #2 in our Holiday Wishlist Giveaway! This gift is perfect for the budding photographer on your list this holiday season. Posterjack are Canada’s photo-to-art experts. They transform your precious digital photos into gorgeous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: art, canvas, contest, framed photos, giveaway, holiday wishlist giveaway, photo-to-art, photography, poster jack, posterjack, win, wood prints

Mom Creates Awesome Lunch Bag Art For Her Kids

November 14, 2014 by Tanya Cruz Leave a Comment

Who needs lunch boxes? Not this mom, that's for sure. Christy Kilgore, a graphic designer, personalizes her children's lunches by packing them in beautifully illustrated brown bags with drawings she does herself. The mother of two recently shared her lunch bag art on Reddit, impressing fellow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: art, lunch bag, news story, parenting, reddit, reddit parenting, viral story

Inspiring 5-Year-Old With Autism Creates Beautiful Works Of Art

September 26, 2014 by Tanya Cruz 1 Comment

What kind of artwork would you expect to see from a five-year-old? Messy finger paintings, perhaps? Maybe some silly stick-figure drawings? Well, not from Iris Grace. This little girl from the UK is gaining a lot of online attention for her incredible works of art --her paintings. So much so, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: art, artwork, autism, famous artist, finger apiting, iris grace, kids artwork

This Dad’s Chalk Art Puts Yours To Shame

September 9, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

I remember the days of writing my name in chalk on the sidewalk in front of my house. I would sometimes draw little house, the always popular hopscotch court, maybe flowers sometimes, or a bird if I was feeling adventurous. This dad puts my chalk skills to shame: what this dad creates is nothing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Humour, Kids, Parenting Tagged With: art, chalk art, dad and daughter time, family activities, family time, Finding Nemo, sidewalk chalk, sidewalk chalk art, The Lion King

Artist Alex Colville Exhibition Unveiled At The AGO

August 25, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

An impressive collection of nearly 100 works by iconic Canadian artist Alex Colville will open for public viewing at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) on August 23, 2014 and run until January 4, 2015. This is the largest exhibition ever assembled to date consisting of the late artist's work on loan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: AGO, Alex Colville, art, Art Gallery of Ontario, Canadian

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