When was the last time you played?

The Bad Review and the Positive Lesson I Learned

Have you ever gotten a bad review?  As children we learn sticks and stones may break our bones but words may never hurt us but sometimes they really do hurt our feelings.  It is a painful experience that I have endured many times but recently I have found a positive lesson from it. Please be sure to check out this freebie download [https://www.subscribepage.com/bellas-garden-coloring-drawing] for you and your kiddo! Thank you for joining Bella and I on this journey. Love Always, Kristina Lucia xoxo https://cccokl.com/ [https://cccokl.com/]

When was the last time you played?

When was the last time you played?  As children, this was the main item on the agenda with no time constraints and a whole lot of freedom!  We dressed our dolls and gave them the ages and names we desired.  Our building blocks and Legos transformed into sky scrapers and cities of our dreams in no time.  However, we grow up and life responsibilities set in and play time becomes frivolous and silly.  I am here to tell you that it is not.  Play time is just as important to adults as it is to children.   Please be sure to check out this freebie download [https://www.subscribepage.com/bellas-garden-coloring-drawing] for you and your kiddo! Thank you for joining Bella and I on this journey. Love Always, Kristina Lucia xoxo https://cccokl.com/ [https://cccokl.com/]

Celebrating National Coloring Day with Kathleen B Williams

Happy National Coloring Day!!!  I could not think of a better way to celebrate this day than having a conversation with my dear friend and fellow children’s author, Kathleen B Williams.  When I first saw Kathleen’s coloring book, “Love Is? [https://www.amazon.com/Love-Kathleen-Williams/dp/1738795799/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=xby56&content-id=amzn1.sym.579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_p=579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_r=132-9632499-0288421&pd_rd_wg=ckbv1&pd_rd_r=c2969119-9c6c-4a62-b920-f645bb9f0cad&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk]”, I knew we needed to have a deeper conversation about coloring.  In this episode Kathleen and I discuss how coloring is a simple daily activity that can improve how we communication with each other and spread more kindness and love throughout the world.   Kathleen Williams was a potential seeker turned purpose seeker to Re-Present Christ. Kathleen has always had a love for children. From teaching to wanting to open her own school, Kathleen felt on her heart in 2021 to write a series of children’s stories based on the Bible. Knowing and learning about God and Christ her entire life, it wasn’t until the age of 40 she truly began to understand the word. Based on the teachings of Transformation Church, Kathleen felt inspired to share what she was learning with others. Not wanting them to have to wait their entire lives to learn the truth and in a way for them to understand, Kathleen Williams went ahead with the series. Writing has given Kathleen so much joy and she looks forward to writing every book each child and family will read and enjoy. Website: Shine Your Light Website [https://shineurlight-2447.myshopify.com/] Love Is Coloring Book [https://www.amazon.com/Love-Kathleen-Williams/dp/1738795799/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=yHywx&content-id=amzn1.sym.579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_p=579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_r=132-9632499-0288421&pd_rd_wg=eeR7J&pd_rd_r=ca36be6e-a92f-45c1-8b90-82fa3b6fcbee&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk] Amazon Page [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BQPNWPHZ] Instagram: @ kathleenbshineyourlight [https://www.instagram.com/kathleenbshineyourlight/] Please be sure to check out this freebie download [https://www.subscribepage.com/bellas-garden-coloring-drawing] for you and your kiddo! Thank you for joining Bella and I on this journey. Love Always, Kristina Lucia xoxo https://cccokl.com/ [https://cccokl.com/]

New Year and New Starts with Guest Miranda Paige

It is a New Year and many of us are looking  for a new start!  The common question we hear is “how do I start?” In this episode I am joined by my guest, Miranda Paige, who shares her story of how she pivoted careers and launched her own podcast.  As a young girl, Miranda discovered her dream of becoming a journalist but in the midst of her career found that this path was not right for her.  She made the courageous decision to shift careers and pursue new opportunities including launching her podcast, Plot Twist!   Miranda shares not only her story but the tools that helped her along the way from daily affirmations, seeking new communities, and more.     Plot Twist Story [https://anchor.fm/plottwiststory] Plot Twist Website [https://plottwiststory.com/] Instagram: @plottwiststory Facebook: Plot Twist Podcast Please be sure to check out this freebie download [https://www.subscribepage.com/bellas-garden-coloring-drawing] for you and your kiddo! Thank you for joining Bella and I on this journey. Love Always, Kristina Lucia xoxo https://cccokl.com/ [https://cccokl.com/]

Discoveries on the Road to becoming a Children’s Author and Illustrator

Children’s Author and Illustration is only a week away-starting February 1st!  In preparation of this week it felt right to reflect on my journey of becoming a Children’s Author and Illustrator.  I speak of how writing taught me to deal with imposter syndrome and gain confidence in my writing skills as well as how the publishing process has given me the courage to trust others with my art.  At the same time there is a freedom in being able to both write and illustrate my books in that I can create Easter eggs for loved ones to discover.  Most importantly, this process has allowed my mom and I to reach a compromise.  She always wanted me to be a teacher and here I am wiring and illustrating my children’s book series.  I believe she would agree that she and I reached a healthy compromise.   Love Always,  Kristina Lucia xoxo http://cccokl.com/ [http://cccokl.com/] Please be sure to check out this freebie download [https://www.subscribepage.com/bellas-garden-coloring-drawing] for you and your kiddo! Thank you for joining Bella and I on this journey. Love Always, Kristina Lucia xoxo https://cccokl.com/ [https://cccokl.com/]