Rediscovering Domestic Arts, or a better title, Making Mothering an Excuse for Finding a Creative Pa

Cold and Flu Season Remedies for the Whole Family: Making a Wellness Basket (Including Help from yo
The drizzly grey weather seems to chase us indoors in search of a wool wrap or warm fire. Often such late fall days coincide with seasonal "colds" or flus that leave our bodies chilled and tired. These short-lived illnesses force us to rest, renew a focus on our bodies, and often to seek nurturing and care.

Gift Local & "Mom (or Dad) -Made" for a Magical, Meaningful Holiday Season (Local Craf
While there may not be a North Pole or elves involved in this season's gift making, my friends' "workshops" are in a flurry this season.  Sawdust, thread, and wool cling to the carpets in our hallways and clutter our crafting corners.  With tight budgets, the new tr

Luna Fest Friday November 6, 2009 at Jess Jackson's Theater 4400 Day School Place
Just what is the Luna Fest? "Filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST films are renowned for celebrating the talents and stories of women. Our films include many off the traditional “festival circuit.” Collectively, LUNAFEST fil

Ethical Clothing Pledge- From Tasmania to Santa Rosa, California Why Our Shopping Decisions Matter
I love "Naked Lady" and "Get in My Pants" parties! These tongue in cheek, rather risqué titles are meant to incite (not excite) ladies to get together and swap the unwanted or underused stacks of clothes on our clothing racks.  Swaps keep clothes out of the landfill and needed cash in mommy's pockets- but what if we need to dole out

A Toy Maker and Her Daughter - A Little Elf Brings a Humble Artisan Riches
Remember the poor shoe maker whose steadfast, honest work and generosity was richly rewarded by wonderful, little elves?  (Click here to recant this lovely Grimm Brother's fairytale.)  Enchantingly, our local, humble toy maker, Cheryl Smith a.k.a