"Psst…see those links? I'm an Amazon Associate, which means I earn a commission when you click one of these links and buy something." Knowing that creating art, as well as experiencing someone else's art, is very therapeutic to mental health, it can be very frustrating when our current world seems to be suddenly flooded with AI generated images. It is up for heavy debate whether or not it should be used, supported, or considered dishonest and unethical. This doesn't mean there aren't really great ways to use AI in some small way as a tool to assist you. What we can all seem to agree on, is how much we love to support real, genuine art just as much as we strongly support small family-owned local businesses. Recently sprouted in her illustration journey, K. Astor released a few coy and clever little books adorned with her own hand drawn art. Currently showcasing a line of sweet little lined notebooks, personal recipe books to write in, as well as an elegant ...
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There's no dispute; reading out loud to our children from baby-hood through high-school (if they let us) has a huge impact in many ways, including your bond and their love for books. In the early years, what I found not just enjoyable for myself to read, but what really pulled my toddler boys in to a book, is that wonderful almost sing-song style rhythm. Whenever I find a particular book or author that has accomplished this beautifully, I like to take note of them so I have a perfect arsenal of book ideas to add to a baby-shower gift bag. As an Amazon Associate I do earn from qualifying purchases. Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle You truly can't go wrong with a cute little blue pickup truck zooming down the road, saying "hi" with little BEEP's to his farm animal friends. He even gets to help a big dump truck get un-stuck from the mud. Ricky the Rock that Couldn't Roll by Mr. Jay (Jay Miletsky) Now...