The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge Lucky for me, Elmer’s is challenging some of their favorite bloggers to participate in The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge. I was given a mission to 'recreate' … [Read more...]

Transforming Your Life Into Art~Exploring the Creative Life and Lifestyle - Arts/Crafts - DIY - Decorating - Recipes - Entertaining - Radio - Classes

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge Lucky for me, Elmer’s is challenging some of their favorite bloggers to participate in The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge. I was given a mission to 'recreate' … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Twas the night before Black Friday and all through the house I could feel a change coming so I gathered my spouse And headed toward my Kmart with care, In hopes St Nicks' decor elves had been … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Magical Menus and America's Favorite Parade Have you heard about Macy's team of culinary master chefs who are sharing their favorite recipes in "The Macy's Culinary Council Thanksgiving & … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I have been looking at cell phones and tablets lately trying to narrow down my options. I always head online first to research any new product, but especially electronics. I was recently asked to … [Read more...]

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Oh how powerful gratitude is...I am proof of that statement. This time last week I was a mess...emotionally, spiritually, financially. What a difference a week makes or even a moment in time. … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Do you really want to get through the Holidays without your girlfriends? NO WAY! It is that time of year when we work hard, play harder, party hearty and shop a lot. Girlfriend, you can wear … [Read more...]

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temporary art as meditation... as we enter this Thanksgiving week... I’m thankful for the power of gratitude itself! one morning i started sketching faces with my cane...i named my sketches the zen … [Read more...]

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My daughter is very creative and awesomely talented. She sings like an angel, plays the flute beautifully and also makes art!!! You can find these artworks and many others at Christmas at Callanwolde … [Read more...]

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Sarah Ahearn Bellemare joins me on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday evening (11/20/2011) at 6:30 PM east and 3:30 PM west to talk about her life as an artist.Tune in as we explore the … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday by far. I love to decorate the table, create unique invitations, make chair covers and I even decorate my turkey. I will share how soon. I am doing some … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This year is all about simple living for me. I challenged myself to create the Thanksgiving table decor for FREE...yes free. I have a load of craft and creativity supplies in my stash...so I decided … [Read more...]

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Lessening the Effects of Lactose Intolerance Okay, I am lactose intolerant big time. I love dairy products, but they do not love me back...so I do worry that I miss some of those vitamins, especially … [Read more...]

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here are a few of my favorite handmade fashion statements for wee babies that I found while browsing Etsy for my sweet baby girl... … [Read more...]

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I was one of the bloggers selected by T. Marzetti Company and Clever Girls Collective to host a Marzetti® Otria® Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip review on my blog. YUMMM!!! I love to cook and I love to eat … [Read more...]

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It's my birthday....a BIGGGGG birthday!!! Lots of candles on the cake! Stay and have a piece...Remember the giveaway I am having that ends today...please go sign up to win this very beautiful piece … [Read more...]

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Just a few banner and logo designs I have done for websites...I can design a look for your brand. From sophisticated to playful, techno to simple...our designs fit your needs. Click to see more … [Read more...]

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UPDATE WINNER ANNOUNCED Jules from A Little Bite of LifeI love the nesting leaves collection, but everything in the Heart of Haiti shop is so beautiful!If you are looking for a special gift for … [Read more...]

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The weekend before my 60th birthday is gray and cold for Florida. It is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a cup of jasmine tea and a good book. My friend, Danica, recently sent me Going … [Read more...]

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Most of you know that I love my Android 4G phone. It brought me into this world of apps and texting and I am hooked. So the next logical step would be an Android tablet...and I have my eye on this … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I have been blogging since 1999 when I started a personal journal on Live Journal. I so enjoyed the fits and bouts of writing just for the joy of writing. That led to the launch of Cre8Tiva's blog in … [Read more...]