We are past the Dark Ages and heading into the Medieval Times in our homeschool. To continue our study of Art in the medieval times with the help of Artistic Pursuits, we studied Illumination. So we are in the 13th Century on the timeline, come join us for a little peek into illuminated manuscripts. What is illumination? Illumination in the most narrow definition is a manuscript adorned or embellished with gold and silver paints or decorations. Often this art form gave a heavenly glow to figures represented in the manuscripts However, today any decorated manuscript is referred to illumination. While … Continue reading →

Fuzzoodles are twisty, flexible, colorful, fuzzy, reusable, re-positionable toys that spark the imaginations of kids and adults alike. This is one toy that will thrill all ages and stages for hours of play. Hours of fun! I am always skeptical of any toy that promises hours of fun. Most toys end of breaking that promise on the first day. However, Fuzzoodles are at the mercy of a child’s imagination. Since there is no end in sight to a child’s imagination this re-positionable toy will see many hours of bending and twisting to conform to the will of a child. Your … Continue reading →