I already think Gotye is amazing but after watching this video I'm totally in love with how talented he is, and I have a whole new appreciation for him. Plus, I think it should be my mission in life to bring a cool music park like the one at the beginning of this video, to our little town. Continue reading

Okay, I love art and music and anything creative really.... I also love helping people. Combining the two is amazing. I mean, could it get any better? Check this out... but before you do, get the Kleenex out! Continue reading

 Thanks to everyone who sent in photos for the Gratitude Contest (which you can read about here). This is the latch batch of photos. Thank you for sharing your stories. The contest has been amazing... and by the way, the winner of the contest will be announced in this month's issue of I Love Creston Magazine. "I am grateful for my miracle baby "Presley" ~ Kasha F. "I couldn't have got through the past 3 years without these three special people. Chloe kept me going, Devan kept me strong, and Owen kept me busy." ~ Lecara D. "I may... Continue reading

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We asked the kids, what you are grateful for? I just had to share this one that my daughter wrote... it's super cute. The punctuation, spelling and grammar is too sweet.... "I'm greatful for my family because. There nice,funny,and they care for me.they feed me buy me close to were .my sister is very nice to me I love my mom alot becasuse she cares for me and if she wasn't here I wouldn't ither.i love my moms fiance because he loves me and buys. Me stuff I need and cause he's nice and caring and I'm thankful I have... Continue reading

We've had an outpouring of entries and have decided to extend the contest deadline. There is just too much to be grateful for and we don't want it to end yet! So, if you haven't entered yet, there is still time! Full contest description here. Continue reading

 Thanks to everyone who is sending in photos for Part two of the Gratitude Contest (which you can read about here). We will only be accepting photos until Monday, August 6th so don't forget to send yours in! "My better half. The man who has awakened me to a whole new kind of love; a love that I am more than thankful for." ~ Jayli W. "I am grateful for an awesome photographer that always catches the awesomeness of my family in every single photo. They are memories I my family can cherish for generations to come." ~ Steve... Continue reading

It's never too soon to learn about and acknowledge gratitude. Out of curiosity Natalie asked her 3-year old son, Porter, what he was grateful for (first she had to explain what being grateful for meant) and he said thoughtfully that he was grateful for "Mama.... (long pause)...annnnnnnnd.... CAKE!!!" It's so cute to hear what is on the hearts of our little ones. SO... Natalie and I want to hear from the kids now! Please summit your child's (ages 12 and under) gratitude story (even if its only a couple words or even a sentence) along with your child's age so... Continue reading

I get a real charge from partnering with local businesses. Recently I approached Pridham Studio in Creston and asked if they'd make me a line of pottery exclusive to Creative Fix. They happily said yes! Awesome sauce. We couldn't decide what the design should be for the exclusive line and as we got talking we remembered that a few years ago I designed a set of street banners for the Town of Creston. Nancy Pridham from Pridham Studio helped me with the designs. Nancy's daughter, Micah, who is the proud new owner of Pridham Studio is a total smartie pants... Continue reading

 Thanks to everyone who is sending in photos for Part two of the Gratitude Contest (which you can read about here). "I am very grateful to have known and loved both my grandma and my grannie (her mother). This 4 generation photo was taken by Natalie for my grannie's 90th birthday - she is 92 now and we are all grateful for each day she is still with us." ~ Janelle  "I am greatful for the simple things in life. My 3 year old has a pretty good grasp on what is important in life. In her innocence,... Continue reading

There were so many wonderful and colorful "Under the Sea" creations from Art Classes for Kids this month. Good job guys (and girls)! by Spencer by Seth by Reese Also by Reese by Madison by Jet Also by Jet by Faith by Claire So many beautiful things under the sea. Great job students! Continue reading

 Thanks to everyone who is sending in photos for Part two of the Gratitude Contest (which you can read about here). Natalie and I love seeing and reading your stories. "There are so many things in life to be grateful for!! I am thankful for the country in which we live, the beautiful mountains, flowers, sunrises, sunsets, rainbows. Family and friends are so very precious, and this picture is of four of the greatest blessings in my life - how could I not be grateful?!?" ~ Lisa A. "I'm grateful for my nephew Wayne, even when I am in... Continue reading

Remember this post from last January? You can read it here. Well, I caved. We named her Moki and holy moly is she sweet. Photo by Warren Bruns Continue reading

"I am Grateful everyday for my little boy who is my everything." ~ Jessi M. "I am grateful for a wonderful loving Grandma who had an amazing Daughter whom I call mom, friend, nurturer. I am grateful to these two women who gave me the prescious gift of life. To show them my appreciation I gave them the joy of a Grandson/great Grandson. I love you .....and thank you!" ~ Angie W. "OK, I know that this is a Natalie picture and I am not trying to butter you up but my photo session with her truly fulfilled a dream... Continue reading

 Thanks to everyone who sent in photos yesterday and today for Part two of the Gratitude Contest (which you can read about here). So far the photos are lovely and so are the stories that accompany them. Check it out for yourself... "I couldn't be more grateful for the little girl who says to me, "Mom, you're the bestest Mumma ever." ~ Karly K. "This is what I'm grateful for. My beautiful, strong and brave mama and my precious little boy. I love them both more then words can explain. I'm grateful at all my mom has taught me... Continue reading

Photo by Natalie Santano Today I am grateful for my two beautiful girls. I love how the universe brought them to me even though I had planned on never having kids. I am so grateful for my first husband that left me with such a gift when he left this earth. I cannot imagine my life without them. Thank you Chris. Thank you universe. And thank you Grady, for loving them like they are your own. Natalie and I are having a lot fun with this contest. There are some beautiful, touching, happy and heart wrenching stories coming in. Plus,... Continue reading

Another awesome gratitude story. This one hit home for me. Thank you anonymous. Your story brought a tear to my eye. Continue reading