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And with the outbreak of COVID-19, constantly changing behavior expectations to attempt to contain the virus (when will schools and offices re-open?), and intense market volatility it’s no surprise that many of us are feeling that way. But as many families worry what the ultimate impact of this crisis will be on their employment and finances, things aren’t quite as out of control as they seem. There are concrete moves we can make to protect ourselves financially. If you’re feeling the urge to simply lean into whatever feels good right now and pick up the pieces when the crisis blows...

Photo Agnieszka Pilat The coronavirus has affective all of us, but this has become new ground for artists who express the times and emotions through their creative mediums. For a commercial artist work comes to a lull or does it? We talked to four different artists of different mediums to find out how this virus is affecting their art and their creativity.  Agnieszka Pilat in her Burning Man outfit Agnieszka Pilat aspires for her work to be global; yet ‘global’ seems to be tied to a specific location, which is still New York. Every time Pilat hears someone refer to...

We’re here with another baking tutorial: this time a homemade crackers recipe! Alex and I got out of the habit of making crackers…but are happy to report we’re back on the train. These homemade crackers are full of big, real flavor: nothing like the store-bought kind. They’re perfectly seasoned and crispy. Even better: they’re so fun to make at home! And they’re very easy: no yeast, no proofing, no special equipment to order (like our bread recipes). Here’s how to make crackers at home! For a gluten free variation, go to Almond Cashew Crackers. Ingredients for this crackers recipe You...

This post includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. An organized classroom is a place where students can focus, feel appreciated, and navigate their learning environment with ease.  Setting up organization systems that can be maintained by you and your students is essential to creating an organized space that lasts. This is especially true for spaces in your classroom that receive heavy use on a daily basis, or have many moving parts, like your math manipulatives and math games.  Of course, organization systems are not...

The Cimento Collection by CIMENTO® is the first of a series of sculptural furnishings made of the CIMENTO® material that have been inspired by the colors of Venice, Italy. The collection of interior and exterior contemporary pieces present as three dimensional, sculptural forms that are heavy with texture and dimension, each piece a monolith. The material is a compound that uses over 90% mineral aggregates mixed with a cement binder. Cimento first debuted in 2019 under the art direction of Aldo Parisotto, and has grown in 2020 through collaborations with Omri Revesz, Studio 63, and Parisotto+Formenton. In the collection you’ll...