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How Time In Nature Helps Me Be A Better Mom

April 7, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson 1 Comment

Time in Nature Better Mom

  We all want it.  That deep assurance that "today I truly connected with my child".  That knowing smile between mother and child; the shared experience carved deep in our hearts and minds. It can be so elusive in our distraction-filled world.  But I have found a secret to making those moments happen more often - even daily.  The secret is so simple, requires no money and actually very little time.  The secret is simply exploring ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Learning Resources - Kids, Making Time to Create, My Life, Nature Journaling, Nature Study, Parenting and Kids, Watercolor Projects, What's Working For Me, What's Working for Us

The Art Habit for Moms – My New FREE Course

April 1, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson Leave a Comment

I hear myself saying to my daughter for what feels like the sixty-fourth time today, "You need to practice. The more you practice, the better you'll get". I stop in my tracks and listen.  The voice in my head says, "Dear Hannah, YOU need to take your own advice". Making Art a Priority As moms, we encourage our kids to find what they love and do our best to help make their goals and ambitions a daily priority.  We shuttle them to classes and ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Creative Habits, Freebies, Making Time to Create, My Creative Life, Nature Journaling, Nature Study, Uncategorized, Watercolor Projects

Our Favorite Nature Study Tools

April 1, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson 3 Comments

nature journal tools

  You don't really need much to enjoy nature, but sometimes it's fun to invest in a few supplies that can make the experience more memorable and enjoyable.  Here is a list of our family's favorite nature study tools.  I'll add to it as we find new things (because we are always finding new things!). There are so many benefits for getting out in nature.  You can read about them here, here, here, and here!  Just click on the pictures ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Learning Resources - Kids, Nature Journaling, Nature Study, Resources, Uncategorized

Why Your Child Needs Unstructured PLAY

February 17, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson Leave a Comment

nature time for kids

Here at Lily and Thistle, we talk a lot about art and nature. In all of my research, I've found that the foundation of creativity and happiness for kids is PLAY.  Do you remember what it felt like to play as a kid?  I'm talking about real play, the kind initiated and driven by kids.  Building tree forts, creating miniature houses or cities in the sand, one child staring at an ant carrying a crumb, while a few others start a club in a garage. No ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Inspiration, Learning Resources - Kids, Nature Study, Uncategorized, What's Working for Us

Just a Day in March -Scavenger Hunt Idea

March 16, 2013 by Hannah Stevenson Leave a Comment

"It was on of those March days, when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold; when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." - Charles Dickens     Some drawing time... [mailerlite_form form_id=4]    Time for a scavenger hunt!   Ah, March! [mailerlite_form form_id=4] ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Creative Habits, Inspiration, Learning Resources - Kids, Making Time to Create, Nature Study, Parenting and Kids, Uncategorized

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