Poetry, art, literature and gardening joys converge between the covers of this Herbal Treasures of Hickory Hollow Gardener's Planning Journal and Coloring Book.
Providing a unique gardening... More > companion, it is designed with a heart's desire to create a useful planning journal to delight gardeners who share a passion for digging in the dirt. This nifty book provides a place to lay out new designs, notes for seasons ahead, doodle planned changes, track orders, keep a running inventory of anticipated supplies -- all in one place.
Throughout this book, year-round tips and ideas will enhance every garden, with places to sketch-out design ideas for that Dream Garden as inspiration strikes. Coloring features and images scattered throughout provide rainy day enjoyment.
Presented seasonally, this planning journal helps gardeners stay organized, complimented by space for journalling and creativity!< Less
Discover the history, significance and symbolism of herbs and greenery steeped in Christmas tradition, while enjoying fresh, herbally-infused recipes, presented by herbal enthusiast Becky Cortino.... More > Based on her most popular Herbal Treasures of Hickory Hollow programs, Becky's Herbal Inspirations encourage readers to find new meaning, joy, and wonder in the beauty Christmas herbs, greenery and decor add to celebrations,surrounding this season.< Less
Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve? Christian creative arts ministry provides a means to touch hearts with ideas, lessons and uplifting messages. In today's entertainment-driven society,... More > this ministry form is viable, with endless opportunities.
Fear not! Although the name may imply requiring great creativity -- it does not. Simply, a heart to serve is essential. This inspiring guide is presented as a springboard to spark imagination by Becky Cortino, based on her experience as a family entertainer since 1997.
Learn what Christian creative arts ministry is, and why it is important. Discover possibilities surrounding all of us daily. Explore easily-implemented special event ideas, proven appropriate for varied venues and situations, along with four popular ministries to consider.
You will benefit from tried-and-true insight and professional tips. A personal view presented from the trenches will help you know the positive impact made through simple gifts of the heart.< Less
Are you all Dressed Up with No Place to go?
Have you had Hospital Clown, Caring Clown or Healthcare Family Entertainer training, but no established hospital or healthcare facility program... More > where you can apply it?
Do you need a dose of encouragement?
There are many preliminaries and considerations that need to be addressed in setting up a hospital or healthcare facility humor program. The nuts ‘n bolts to help you build a group is provided in the 131 pages of this ‘how-to’ guide for injecting healing humor in the healthcare setting through creative arts.
This book provides:
Experienced insight, ideas and inspirations to encourage unique ministry.
Considerations in setting up a hospital clown, caring clown or healthcare family entertainer group, troupe or creative ministry.
How to present your idea to a hospital or healthcare facility.
Organization, team-building and training ideas.
Case Studies and Printable Forms to encourage and support efforts.< Less
Discover new ways to enjoy herbs every day! Steeped in years of herbal fascination, this book presents a luscious Herbal Inspiration ‘sampler platter,’ served up for you to relish the... More > true Wonder of herbs, based on Herbal Treasures of Hickory Hollow's most popular programs presented by herbal enthusiast Becky Cortino.
Culinary & Crafting Ideas Using Herbs from Your Garden
Quick & Easy Ways to Enhance Your Home & Life with Herbs...
*Planning Your Herb Garden
*Harvesting & Using Fresh Herbs
*Preserving the Harvest
*Herbs in the Kitchen
*Herbed Oils, Vinegars & Butters
*A Cup of Herbal Cheer
*Herbal Iced Tea
*Favorite Herbal Tea Cookie Recipes
*Potpourri: A Beautiful Blend
*Garden Art: The Garden Seat
*Scent-imental Christmas tree
Come along on this winding garden path, to discover more beautiful ways to enhance your home and life with herbs...< Less
An inspiring guide filled with ideas and savvy solutions for Hospital Clowns, Healthcare Family Entertainers, Applied Humor Therapists, and SmileMakers, by Becky Cortino, based on her almost 14 years... More > of hospital clowning experience, beginning in 1997. Insightfully written to encourage those in the trenches desiring to generously inject
Healing Humor in the healthcare setting, through
effectively entertaining, touching hearts, spreading a contagious epidemic of laughter and cheer through lavish doses of Joy and Wonder!
*Pointers and Tips for Entertaining in Healthcare Setting
*Inspirations and Ideas for Putting Your Best Foot Forward
*Actionable Steps to be an Effective Healthcare Family Entertainer
*Journaling and List-keeping Section
*Special Reader BONUS Gifts ($45 Value)< Less
While it is said the longest journey begins with a single step, the adventures of a hospital or caring clown into the Great Clown Unknown may comprise the most incredible experience of a lifetime, in... More > every step taken by those funny shoes and in the true heart behind that nose.
This book is written based upon personal experience, explorations and interest-directed research serving in the trenches, as a hospital or caring clown since 1997.
Presented as an inspiring collage from my clown heart as a grassroots volunteer community-based hospital clown creative ministry coordinator, this book is well-seasoned with insight, served up with the purpose of providing a dose of encouragement to active healthcare venue performers and creative arts entertainers; those with a heartfelt desire to inject healing humor into the healthcare setting; or those simply interested in taking a peek into the joy-full existence, a part of the blessed journey of hospital/caring clowns and creative arts family entertainers!< Less
Soon-to-be-released: Becky’s newest book on the topic of Forgiveness!
Herbal Enthusiast and Master Gardener Volunteer Graduate (‘98): Becky's love and enthusiasm for herbs is the seed sprouting her family's Herbal Treasures of Hickory Hollow dream. Studying herbs since 1988, she’s a garden writer, featured public speaker, instructor on herb and garden topics. Herbal Treasures of Hickory Hollow Garden Guides are based on her most popular classes, workshops and presentations, allowing creative space for notes.
On the FlipSide: Creative Mind behind Healing Humor: Live Happy - Be Healthy and AHeart4Clowning series on Injecting Humor in the Healthcare Setting, via Applied Humor Therapy. Writer, featured public speaker, trainer, with multimedia training series, based on nearly 14 years of performing in the healthcare setting and leading a hospital humor program.
Revel in the Possibilities Because Life is an Adventure!
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