by Tess Lojacono | May 8, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Kindness, Love, May Holidays, Mother's Day, Springtime, Youth
Mother’s Day is a time to honor the love, care, and strength that mothers bring into our lives. Its origins trace back to early 20th-century efforts to recognize the sacrifices women made for their families and communities. But beyond flowers and cards, this day holds... 
by Tess Lojacono | Apr 10, 2026 | Asking for help, Autism, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Healthy Living, Love, Mental Health, Youth, Youth Care
Understanding and Supporting Autism April is Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism is not a single experience—it is a spectrum that includes a wide range of... 
by Tess Lojacono | Apr 3, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Easter, Folk Art, Love, Personal, Springtime
Easter is celebrated in beautiful and meaningful ways all around the world. From flower-covered crosses and colorful street art to community traditions that bring people together, these displays remind us of the hope, renewal, and joy that Easter represents. Here are... 
by Tess Lojacono | Mar 20, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Asking for help, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Kindness, Love, Mental Health, Springtime, Uncategorized
Welcoming Color Back Into the World Today, March 20, we celebrate the first official day of spring — a season that feels like a deep breath after winter’s long pause. Buds appear, flowers bloom, birds return, and suddenly the world is filled with color again. Spring... 
by Tess Lojacono | Mar 13, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Impressionism, Love, Mental Health, St. Patrick's Day, Youth Care
The Irish Impressionists — Ireland’s Hidden Art Movement When people hear “Impressionism,” they often think of France — but Ireland had its own remarkable wave of Impressionist artists who captured light, movement, and everyday beauty in distinctly Irish ways. Here is... 
by Tess Lojacono | Feb 27, 2026 | Adult Care, Art, Black History Month, Creative Expression, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Folk Art, Love, Mental Health, Uncategorized
Eldzier Cortor: Strength, Beauty, and the Quiet Power of Women As we wrap up Black History Month, 2026, we honor artists whose contributions shaped art history but were too often overlooked. One such artist is Eldzier Cortor, whose work centered the strength, dignity,... 