How to Keep Gift Giving Simple

Kid’s are awesome. They are far more easy to please than we give them credit for. What pure and innocent hearts they have. Have you ever been given a flower they picked, just for you, when they are walking home from the bus stop? Or how about the BEAUTIFUL rock they searched and searched for and were so excited to show you?

I believe we adults overthink the gift giving. We can learn so much from these young minds and big hearts… and even from our loving pets… much like an amusing cat, kids too always love a good box that has endless possibilities of being a castle fort, spaceship, or secret hideout. Much like an adorable puppy dog, they just love to be loved with time and attention! Time – the memories, are what last for a lifetime – not the expensive toy from the store.

So why do we all too often stress over what gift to give them over the holidays? Why do we too often over-gift? Here are a few ideas on how to keep it simple, courtesy of Little One 🙂

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I am an advocate first, and an artist second. My paintings create visual comfort-- spaces where grief, hope, and healing can live together without apology...

I paint what matters most: the people you cherish, the moments that shaped you, the feelings that need witness. Through art, your most precious memories move outside of you and into your home, where they can be held, seen, and never forgotten.

My work is rooted in three commitments: honoring the experiences of indigenous communities and the history of the land we inhabit; creating safe space for children and women whose voices have been silenced; and recording the honest truth of lived experience-- both my own and that of those who came before me. I believe art has the power to tell stories that words alone cannot, and to preserve what must not be lost or forgotten. I believe that all that we know about ourselves is because Art has preserved those stories throughout history, outliving those who created it.

When you encounter my work, I hope you find yourself in it-- not as escape, but as recognition. I hope it reminds you that your feelings matter, that your story deserves to be held, and that compassion and truth are still worth carrying forward.

Art is the voice that speaks honestly through the heart. 💝🪷