Here are nine of the best ideas for gift wrapping from the projects I have featured on this blog so far. Hand-dyed wrapping paper and small handmade charms will make your gift even more special.…

To look at things carefully. To express with one's hands what one sees as it is. To enjoy observing and expressing, my daughter F tried copying for the first time when she was 5 years old. That was her first …

Happy New Year!!! We moved to California in 2018 and celebrated our sixth New Year. I always think about how I want to cherish the culture, customs, and events of our country, even when we are away from it…

The holiday season has finally begun. Choosing a gift is a fun time, but we must be very careful when selecting toys, which are becoming more and more numerous each year. The world is filled with…

On a warm sunny Sunday afternoon, we held a birthday party for my daughter, who turned 8, at a nearby park. The theme was "Floral Tea Party". Flowers and tea party are eternal themes that girls love…

Be considerate of others and respect differences. Do not compare, do not compete with anyone besides yourself, and be kind to others. These are words that our family always keeps in mind. On February 24…

On October 1, 2022, I launched the "ARUHI" project. I am filled with excitement and happiness at the start of this new adventure. First I would like to introduce ARUHI and describe how this project came to be