America's Economy | Why National Skilled Trades Day Matters

Over the last few decades our country has focused less on the careers and employment opportunities offered in various skilled trades, and more on technology. Careers in so many of our industries require people who can become educated via 2-year and 4-year programs, vocational schools, apprenticeships and on-the-job training - and it may surprise you to learn such fields of work are more in demand now than ever. In Youngstown, Ohio, one company is working to bring a focus back to careers such as electricians, machinists, plumbers, carpentry, pipe-fitters and mechanics.

What's Different Now? (Small Business Loyalty)

It's a few morning after National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, a bittersweet occasion marked this year by the poignant absence of countless beloved institutions and local favorites, when I caught sight of a cheerleading-type image, While it was similar to the kind I so often create for my own pages and social channels there was something slightly different about this message......and then something began tumbling around in my brain.

Easter Greetings from the Seashore | Coastal Springtime Image For Beach Lovers

Happy Easter weekend 2020! While it feels so strange and unfamiliar to be in our current state of social isolation, the sun is shining and it's a spectacular spring day. As you know, I'm a lover of the beach and coastal living so rabbits and eggs on the sand seem to be a perfect pairing for this month.

Recovering Together | How Will Our Independents and Communities Emerge?

All around us, people are helping one another during this difficult time and working together to put a focus back on their local businesses. Many folks have taken it upon themselves to go the extra mile and organize neighborhood-wide groups, create directories and offer listings of places which remain open.

Vintage Rabbits and Springtime Easter Greetings

Old-fashioned artwork celebrating Easter with adorable charm ~ antique bunnies, charming chicks and greeting card images from years gone by. Some of these are really lovely and I hope they bring a smile to your face. To save any of these pictures, click to open a larger version in a new window. Enjoy!

There Is a World of Difference Between Supporting Your Community vs the Words "Shop Local"

Did you know this? I'm sure you do, but in light of recent knee-jerk reactions to our economy it seems many people are misunderstanding what it actually means. I suddenly realize this is such a critical point for many folks that I'm considering dumping a bunch of my graphics which don't clearly state the difference.

Education and Exploration | Fascinating Travel and Knowledge Websites for All Ages

Educational, useful and fascinating websites for all ages to enjoy! This list includes resources parents may find helpful while dealing with kids at home - and who are out of their normal routines - as well as offering lovely nature cams and travel experiences.

• You Can Now Virtually Tour 1,200+ of the World’s Most Famous Museums From Home | This digital platform has amassed a collection of over 1,200+ museums and galleries that anyone with wifi can peruse at their own leisure. Depending on the museum, viewers can scroll through select images from renowned collections, and, in certain cases, navigate a “street view” of the gallery space, functioning as a virtual tour.

• Suggestions to turn some of the extra time we have at home into quality time together

• 10 of the best virtual tours of the world's natural wonders

• 28 ways to leave home without actually leaving the couch, from virtual zoo exhibits to museum gallery tours


• 52 Free Educational Websites Parents Can Access While Schools Are Closed


• Explore Delaware's museums from home by virtually visiting their top exhibitions. Get started here.


• Tune into Bringing Nature Inside for a peek at the private lives of animals across the South and beyond. Watch livestreams from zoos, aquariums, and wild spots to see firsthand the playful antics of otters, the parenting skills of bald eagles, and more creatures great and small.


• From waterproofing your basement to growing beets to checking the daily Waffle House Index, How Stuff Works has you covered


• Extraordinary virtual exploration around the world | 20 Amazing Places You Can Visit Without Leaving Home


• Life Skills Everyone Should Know


• Listing of wildlife and nature cams by Mid Atlantic Day Trips


• Lost the directions to something? Check out Manuals Online!


• National Museum of Natural History - Virtual Tours


• 10 Top Skills Children Need and Should Learn


• Wait But Why is sort of like falling down the rabbit hole your way to an eccentric underground tea party. Discussions covering a huge range of topics from art to procrastination and outer space to social skills abound, written in an oddly mesmerizing loose style and illustrated with elementary stick figures and cartoon creatures. (I KNOW! Spent way too much time there)


• Ready to launch your own website? Here's a sneak peek at the top ten programs that will help you design with ease. For the complete scoop visit 10 Best Website Builders of 2020


• 25 Killer Sites For Free Online Education If you're excited about settling in to master a new skill, course options include topics for taking your education to a new level.


• 19 Immersive Museum Exhibits You Can Visit From Your Couch


• Creativity is a skill to be learned, practiced, and developed, just like any other. Juggling takes practice, as does surfing, coding, and driving a car. The more you make creativity part of your daily life, the more it will grow, explains "9 Ways to Become More Creative in the Next 10 Minutes"




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