The Spirited Blogger: Recent Episodes
Desert Rose
The Spirited Blogger contains topics that encourage creativity, self-improvement, healthy lifestyle, and artistic expression. The audience learns along with me as I create tutorials that may include instruction, ideas, art lessons (for children and adults), make-up, fashion, cooking, and simple inexpensive decorating ideas.
I purchased supplies for nail art. It is my first time attempting this type of art. I share some thoughts on it.
I discuss and compare a few sites and give my opinion on different 'print-on-demand' sites.
Artist Trading Cards
3.5 x 2.5 canvas sized art pieces that are used for originals, prints, and mixed medium art.
I discuss using jigsaw puzzles as a part of ones healing therapy and how to prepare them for hanging.
Health/Physical portion from my list to Organize Your Life.
Medical Needs
Diet Needs
Exercise
Hygiene
I give a little life update and discuss sewing, my new bra size and the importance of wearing the correct size bra.
I give some ideas on how to transform used items into quality products for selling or home.
Ideas in using recycle materials to make shadow boxes and art pieces.
Materials: Cereal boxes, other food boxes such as pasta, boxed food items, broken toys, computer parts, jewelry pieces, silverware, wood pieces, plastic eating tools, old cookie cutters, pages from old phone books, pages from magazines, wires, broken clocks, screws, broken metal pieces, and anything one may find interesting.
Tools: Hammer, tweezers, jewelry glue, tacky glue, 600 glue, glue gun, screws, wire, inks, paint, brushes, and sponges.
Creating a rug can be a fun and relaxing project to do. Some tips on how to get started on this project.
Archived Show
Starting with 'The list" for the new year by organizing goals into their categories.
Health: Physical, Mental & Spiritual
Responsibilities: Household & Family
Finances: Credit & Bills
Dreams and New Goals: Everything you ever wanted to do
I discuss some foods that can be wrapped with Bacon while I share interesting poems and read some benefits of eating bacon.
I give some ideas on how to begin juicing for your health.
1.Juicing for health
2.Researching and organizing your nutrients
3.The List - Health
4.Difference between blender and juicer
5.The pulp
6.Basic beginning recipes
7.Food Prep
8.Keep in mind calories
9.Limit fruit if you have diabetes
10.Experimenting
Face exercise is a natural facelift that helps keep ones face muscles firm and youthful.
Eyelashes
Castor oil – apply to upper lash line
Coconut oil – castor oil – avocado oil: ½ castor, ½ coconut, little of avocado oil – shake: apply to lashes and eyebrows.
Lips
Almond oil – rub on before bed
Lemon before bed, then lemon with honey for a few hours rinse
1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, a few drops of olive oil
Skin
Baking soda, lemon - scrub
Preparing meals ahead of time each week is easy and saves money. I give some ideas on how one can meal prep for the week.
Ages: 3th grade to Adult
A simple easy project one can do using colorful tissue papers for children and adults. Nice project for Adults when used with additions.
Vocabulary:
Tissue Paper – Colors – Texture – Design - Blending
Must have household ingredients one must have to create beauty supplies. These items consist of natural properties and vitamins that can help improve your skin.
Vitamin E, Honey
Sugars: White Sugar, Brown Sugar
Oils: Almond Oil, Avocado Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Hempseed Oil, Lavendar Oil, Peppermint Oil
Other: Lemons, Yogurt, Oatmeal
Family craft project for spring.
Ages: 5 to 13 years
Topics for Discussion: Seasons, birds, recycling, respect for nature
Toilet paper rolls – Pinecones - Milk cartons - Egg cartons
Salt dough can be used to make sculptures, ornaments, home decor, and jewelry.
Ingredients
1 cup salt - 2 cups all purpose flour - 1 cup luke-warm water
Play Dough allows for children and adults to experiment with colors, textures and shapes during playtime.
Ingredients
1 cup water - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1/2 cup salt - 1 tablespoon cream of tartar - Food coloring – Saucepan - 1 cup flour
A starting point for individuals who want to create a personal menu for their health needs.
I give some information to keep in mind for one to receive positive feedback on selling sites.
I give some ideas on physically put ones work area together so one can be more productive.
I give some ideas on organizing your time in order to become more productive in one’s home business.
A brief explanation of the various sections that is included in a business plan and the importance of putting together a well thought out plan.
Thrift stores are a great place to find supplies and items one may need for reselling. I give some advice on items one can buy.
A discussion of researching for the beginning stage of writing ones business plan and putting ones thoughts together.
Age Guideline: 5 Years and Up
Terms: Mosaic, assemblage, decorative art
Time required: 60 minutes (Does not include drying time)
Colored Egg Shells - Card Stock - Pen, Pencil, or Printed Design - Craft Glue - Tweezers - Q-Tip or old Paint Brush
School: 5th grade to 6th grade
Nice project for Adults when used with additions.
Discussion: Native American cultures expressed through rock art.
Vocabulary:
Pictograph- A rock art image that is painted or drawn.
Earth-tone colors- Colors representing those found in nature.
School: 1st grade to 4th grade
Nice project for Adults when used with additions.
Class Discussion: The signs and changes one sees that lets us know it is Springtime, the origin and history of the tree.
I give ideas of things to make with old clothing, shabby chic curtains, quilts, and crafty items.
An idea on making your own homemade deodorizer that will have your home smelling fresh and clean using household items.
Three types of homemade body scrubs one can make at home and some of the benefits of using body scrubs.
I describe some ways I get over a “artist block” and how I came up with my first product.
I give my “everything is art” rant along with a pep-talk to the “starving artist” to see the future possibilities in using their skills for income.
How the artist characteristics link us together and looking at the positive in these traits.
Creating a shag rug can be a fun and relaxing project to do. Some tips on how to get started on this project.
A few holiday gift ideas for the holidays.
Brown Sugar Body Scrubs
Art Journals
Cut T-shirts
Health/Mental and Spiritual portion from my list to Organize Your Life.
Seeking counseling if needed
Journals
Mood Charts
Spiritual
Health/Physical portion from my list to Organize Your Life.
Medical Needs
Diet Needs
Exercise
Hygiene
Back to the list, my method on organizing your life.
Starting with 'The list".
Health: Physical, Mental & Spiritual
Responsibilities: Household & Family
Finances: Credit & Bills
Dreams and New Goals: Everything you ever wanted to do
An introduction to the Spirited Blogger. Everything begins with a list. Get started on completing your personal goals.