Polka Dot Pearl Minis

It is 8:53pm. “Are you sure I can’t give you a ride home? It’s really no trouble.” “I appreciate the offer, but I will be fine.” I say. “Well if I can’t convince you...good luck. Stay safe.” My coworker grabs his bag and leaves the building. I watch as the headlights of his car turn on and he pulls out of the lot. The lot is empty. I continue to work, cleaning tables, counting contents of the register, doing inventory. I talk myself through chores in the silence, the fluorescent lights buzzing above me. I check the time. 9:24pm. Last bus leaves at 9:50pm. I grab my bag from the closet, grab my keys, and scurry to the door. I shut off the lights with a Click! The air outside hits me cold as I lock the front door behind me. I turn away and hoist up my coat, blanketing myself in its warmth. It's 9:32pm. I walk straight down the center of the parking lot. I hear the sound of dogs barking in the distance, alongside the tapping of my shoes against the cement. There are but

With the holidays finally here, I wanted to share an easy and beautiful DIY that you can do with only a few materials. Paper Quilling is the art of curling paper into shapes, which you can combine together to create a beautiful 3D image. Materials: Let's start with what you will need: quilling paper and a tool. I have a link for quilling paper above, but you can also pick up a package from your local craft store (I did have some difficulty finding this item at my local Joanns, as it wasn't located with other paper art supplies, so I can't say what area you can for sure find it in :( .  Second, you will need a rounded, thin tool to wrap the paper around. Because I work with polymer clay, I used my needle tool from my sculpting tool set. If you have toothpicks or a larger needle at home however, you can use that too. Something that has a handle like my tool works the best so the paper doesn't slip, but other tools without will work fine. There are also tools specific

So you want to take your Disneyland skills to the next level? Of course you do! I'm hoping to continue posts like these in the future, so if this is something that has helped you definitely let me know. Also, if you have any tips I haven't mentioned, do share in the comments below. Now shhhh...these are between us, okay? Getting to the parks quicker: if you are staying at a Disney hotel or riding the tram, you will need to walk through Downtown Disney, through the main entrance, and into the park. Or will you? If you are spending your day at Disneyland, head in the direction of the Rainforest Cafe on Downtown Disney and look for the monorail. Take advantage of it! The security and ticket scanning lines are significantly shorter and the monorail will take you straight into Tomorrowland. Going to California Adventure? Head towards Elsa and Anna's Boutique and the Sephora and head in the walkway in between, which goes to the Grand Californian Hotel. Next, veer right

When it comes to preschool it seems like there are two types of teachers: those who make a fuss over everything and those who don't make a fuss of anything at all. One problem that I commonly experience is teachers going into a conflict without committing to their plan and the results they want. For example, say you are doing a small group activity and a child takes one of the materials to another part of the classroom. If you are going to say "the ____ must stay here in the ____ area", you need to stand by that rule. Oftentimes however, some teachers will give such a command, the child continues the negative behavior, and the teacher gives up trying to correct it. What does this say to children about rules in general, or listening to adults? Are you really setting rules, or are you merrily giving suggestions? In addition to respecting adults, children need to understand the importance of listening to commands for personal safety. If they are doing something that is

Hello all! Today's post will be the beginning of a short series about starting polymer clay sculpting. I wanted to start with a list of the tools you would use and some starter tips on how to use them. Once you get the hang of how to use the tools, you can begin to create pieces that are more creative and unique. I hope you find this helpful and feel free to let me know what you want to see next. Starter Materials: -Polymer Clays (Neutral  and primary colors are a must. I have found Sculpey to be one of the softer brands available at my nearby craft store, but there are several other brands with their own perks, including Kato and Fimo. When shopping, give the clay your looking to buy a squeeze, just to make sure it is soft and not brittle, similar to testing bread at the store to make sure it is fresh.) -A razor blade (A must for cutting, especially for canes) -Baby wipes (or a wet paper towel or hand sanitizer) for washing between colors (wipes will work best for clean