by Tess Lojacono | May 29, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Asking for help, Healthy Living, Kindness, May Holidays, Mental Health, Nature, Springtime, Unusual Holidays, Youth
A Little Whimsy to Celebrate the Season Not every holiday is steeped in history—some are simply meant to make us smile. Slugs Return to Capistrano Day is one of those delightfully quirky celebrations that reminds us not to take life too seriously. Inspired by the more... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 15, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Elder Care, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Folk Art, Healthy Living, Impressionism, Mental Health, Personal, Realism, Springtime, Springtime Art, Youth
May is a month filled with color, growth, and light—and artists across the world capture its beauty in unique and inspiring ways. Painters like Jennifer Taylor (see acrylic painting above), Kirsten Handelmann, Evgeni Gordiets, and Tamara Andjus bring nature to life... 
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 | May 1, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Cinco de Mayo, Healthy Living, Intergenerational, May Holidays, Mental Health, Springtime, Youth
(It’s NOT Mexico Independence Day…) Cinco de Mayo is often associated with celebrations, music, and festive gatherings—but its true history is both meaningful and inspiring. The holiday commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, when a small and... 
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... 