Noelle Rollins Art Blog
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May he rest in peace – Grandpa Frank
Through the years I’ve shared bits about my Grandpa Franklin. He was a medic during WWII, a sports fanatic, a junior high counselor, a teacher, and a story teller. Here he is standing with the painting I did of him playing the harmonica back in 2009: During the past year I was spending time with…
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The surprising superpower that comes while grieving
There are pages worth of downsides to the grieving process, what is often not talked about though is the secret superpower so many get. I was talking with a friend last month as the one year anniversary of her husband’s passing was approaching, “Noelle, I feel like I”m in a freaking movie, like it can’t…
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4 weeks away from social media –
I’m nearing 4 weeks off of social media – scroll below for a couple journal entries from these past weeks: -January 13th, 2020 – Life- I’m almost at the 2 week mark away from social media. Truthfully it’s taking a whole lotta discipline to get on this computer and write down my feelings, observations and…
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Social Media year off – week 1 update
Here are my notes from this past week as I moved towards giving up social media for 2020 and also what it’s been like during the first week off. Countdown to January 1st, 2020. Prepping. It’s 10:40 pm on New Years Eve. I’ve got When Harry Met Sally on. I’ve convinced Aspen to watch a…
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Why I’m giving up social media for 2020
Hello friends, the countdown is on until the social media switch is flipped off. Why would anyone plan on giving up social media? I wanted to share the reasons why I will be giving up social media for 1 year. Some are ones you can probably guess, others may surprise you. 10 reasons why I’m…
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What I’ve learned about surviving the holidays after losing a parent
I had another article published this past week, add it to the list of topics I wish I knew nothing about: surviving the holidays after losing a parent. It’s been almost 11 years and yet I’m feeling a bit like a 41 year old orphan during the holidays still. Even with a husband, kids, siblings,…
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Third eye chakra – intuition, breath, art
The third eye chakra (also known as the Brow Chakra) This I admit is the most intriguing chakra for me. Ever since I was little and I saw people from India with the red dot between their eyes it made me curious. I now know that these Bindis are worn by women of many religions in…
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Behind the scenes of how we homeschool
I get asked about homeschooling often. We are starting our 4th year of homeschooling our youngest. (Our oldest graduated public high school this past spring and is now in college). Aspen is technically starting 3rd grade this year. For those of you who’ve wondered or are thinking of ever homeschooling… Here is how I’ve figured…
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10 ways to make money as an artist or creative
Last week I shared all about how to jump from your 9-5 into your creative business. You can read all about there here. Today I’m sharing 10 money making ideas specifically for artists and creatives. I believe the world is a better place when we get to share out gifts with the world…
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