Last week was my first rendition of my Weekly Creative Work Round Up, where I combine everyday creative endeavors, ‘fit pics, and other aspects of art/writing/life balance to discuss ways in which I’ve worked to strengthen my creative muscles through the week.

Blog Posts

Fewer than past weeks. I did manage to post about my free closet makeover and explored if you should read your teen’s text messages.

Kid Stuff

Lots of this!

DIY Valentine Holders

I was in charge of the class craft this week, so I made up a demo Valentines Holder

…and prepped the supplies for 17 others for the kids to make and design

Homemade Valentines

My oldest and I made homemade valentines from preschool through fifth grade & my youngest and I are following through with the same tradition. This year he wanted to do Spider-Man.

Snow day

The boys made a snowman. I helped with the base and I found the sticks for the arms. I won’t take responsibility for the way the design evolved.

Kindergartener Art Prompt

The little one made a couple characters by cutting a sheet of paper then adding marker details and told me to do the same. I didn’t finish, but it wasn’t nothing!

Fashion Fun

Can you tell I like Valentine’s Day? Here’s how I styled my many thrift finds for the holiday.

Art

Not a lot to say here. I did view art, both at The Bruce

And throughout the streets of the City over the weekend

Blocks

There was a snow day (Tuesday) and a day off for President’s Day weekend (Friday) + Valentine’s Day (Wednesday), + much of Monday was dedicated to preparing for and hosting the classroom craft. We were in the city all weekend. BU-SY. And overstimulated. When I had a moment to myself, I chose to stick my nose in a book.

Pivots

• I did accomplish a pivot I discussed last week: earlier bedtimes! ✔️
• Scheduling time to write early on in the day, every day
• More meditation time