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"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! #quotes #backtoschool #seejaneexplore

A Very Old Ant

What do you call a one-hundred-year-old ant?

"The season of Advent is like springtime in nature, when everything is renewed, and so is fresh and healthy. Advent is also meant to do this to us - to refresh us and make us healthy, to be able to receive Christ in whatever form he may come to us." Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

Intriguing staircase.

desire to inspire

See Jane Explore Follows Her Heart to Los Rios Historic District

I discovered the Los Rios Historic District in San Juan Capistrano last year.  Did you know that it's the oldest neighborhood in California?

Within the enchanting and unique shopping experience of Los Rios, you will find a beautiful store that offers a year-round selection of eclectic items suitable for any occasion, http://www.cottage-home-and-garden.com  I invited my sisters-in-law to join me there in a fairy garden class.  The three of us had not been together in a very long time.  The class was a great way to re-connect and share our creativity and some laughs.

By the way, Cottage Home and Garden is celebrating their 3rd anniversary from Friday, January 27th thru Sunday, January 29th.  I'll be there celebrating and shopping MY heart out for some Valentine gifts.

Have you thought about going to a class with a friend, relative or perhaps a friend who needs some cheering up?  Cottage Home and Garden offers a wide variety of year-round classes for all ages.  Check out their schedule http://www.cottage-home-and-garden.com/events.htm

I would love to hear about your Los Rios experience!

I would love to explore this passage way.

Family event.

One big happy family.

Summer Art - Keep it Alive!!

I really love the art program at my GrandGirls' school.  Recently, I posted a story about the rewards I receive from being involved in the program.

So, now that we're on Summer break, I wanted to help my own GrandGirls' stay interested in art. We went shopping at http://www.joann.com/ and found these pictures on sale (coloring pens are provided):

Each girl selected her own picture to paint.  I'm telling you, we got home and the house was SO quiet as each started painting!! 

How will you help your kids, grandchildren, nieces, nephews keep art alive during their Summer break?  I would love to hear your ideas!!

Isn't this just so enchanting?!