Posts Tagged ‘art’
Little Authors and Illustrators
Reading books with children is fabulous! From developing pre-reading skills to enjoying family time, books are wonderful tools. Creating books is terrific too, with kids as the authors and illustrators. Use imagination and creativity to add personally “published” books to your families library with these ideas. Have your child dictate a story to you. Read…
Read MoreFanciful Food for Playtime
Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Enjoy this darling idea for fanciful food for playtime to make playtime fanciful, artistic, and memorable. Watch for more ideas in future posts on Faith First Parent. And please share with your family and friends! Grandma Ginny’s Gift Years ago, Grandma…
Read MoreRaising a CREATIVE Kid
Raising a CREATIVE Kid When Scott and I were in the Sistine Chapel, the art of Michelangelo and Bottichelli took my breath away. The attention to detail, the color, and the time commitment in creating these magnificent frescoes make for an unbelievably beautiful work of art. And Michelangelo climbed up scaffolding and painted flat on…
Read MoreAn Imprint of Faith
Friends, I’d like you to meet wife, mom, and creative artist Libby John. Her words of hope and love will warm your heart. Libby’s faithfulness in prayer will inspire you. xoBecky Being a parent is a challenging job, no matter what stage your family is in. I am constantly questioning or doubting myself, wondering, “What…
Read MoreAn Artistic Labor of Love: Laura Mulliken
This post is all about light shining through artistic endeavors. My friend, Laura Mulliken, is a mixed media artist who glorifies God through her work. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces, reflecting faith in the Creator of all. Be blessed by Laura’s words and her special labor of love. xoBecky YOU are created in the likeness of…
Read MoreMOM is the Best Title of All
This month it’s All About Mom! The mothers in our lives, biological, step, adoptive, foster, grand, in-law, godmothers, and second mothers are all celebrated on May 12th, Mother’s Day. I have to say, MOM is my all time favorite title. It’s simple, sweet, and I share it with millions of other women. I wouldn’t trade it for the…
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