I am a Kansas City based artist. I love to paint, inspire, hike, trail run, and be Supermom.You can find my artwork at www.StrokeofRed.com
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Day 8 Creative Challenge – Let your inner child play
I spent the day today playing with 3 kiddos. Puddle jumping, chasing ladybugs, dressing up, egg hunts, wrestling, and lots of pretend. Watching them reminds me how free they are. Living purely in the moment, everything is magic, and the … Continue reading
Give yourself a vacation
Someone posted something on Facebook last week that made me a little sad and has stuck with me. A woman wrote, “I really wanted to do (something), but what would people think?” This something wasn’t shaving her head or covering … Continue reading
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What is it really?
My child surprised me today when we were in the car and he said, “Look Mommy, a hat”. I looked into the back seat to find he had taken the paper bag we just received at the drive through, tore … Continue reading
Being True to Yourself
I’m realizing lately that it’s easier for me to worry about others and often put my own needs last. If you had asked me if I do that, I would have answered no. But as my shoulders tighten, my neck … Continue reading
Kids Eye View
My son is constantly teaching me how to be a kid again. He shows me about what is important, and reprioritizing things for me. He likes to take his shoes and socks off and wiggle his free little toes. He … Continue reading
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Tagged abandon, art, child, children, inspiration, kids, teach
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