I have been sitting here for 15 minutes, and I still have no idea where to even begin. Very few times in my life have …
Living Room Theatre: A More Intimate Art
When my sister and I were younger, one of our favorite things to do was to perform plays in our living room. We spent most, …
Make Your Own Pink Lemonade Cake
Lemonade is a summer staple. No generic image of a summer porch is complete without a pitcher of it. Everyone likes lemonade. Its a very …
DIY: Graffiti Furniture
I’m not very good with blank spaces. I like to fill things up. My walls are covered with posters and art. I like to express …
DIY: Paper Map Lamps
I love paper maps. They suggest travel and show us places outside of our own circle. I think that they have their own sort of …
What We Did with That Old Box of Crayons
I am 17 years old, but I still have a giant box of crayons on my shelf. I seriously haven’t used a crayon since I was …
Look Out, Barbie. Here Come the Queens of Africa Dolls
The Barbie is, traditionally, very exclusive. The doll represents a very specific race and culture. In America, it is possible to find other races, like …
Food, Water, Shelter, and… Yarn?
Akello Susan of Uganda hasn’t had an easy life. Orphaned at three, she spent her childhood under the guardianship of her struggling grandmother who …
Bring in the New Year with an International Twist
One thing that is so special about New Year’s is that it is something that is acknowledged all across the globe. Many other holidays pertain …