Tracy J. Moody

Sometimes spicing up your surroundings a bit is all a person needs to turn a new page. There's nothing better than taking someone's ideas and advice and improving it yourself! This is an article for those who love DIY, have some free time on their hands or just like showing off how awesome their home & garden are. Check out these simple yet creative  Instructables  and decide for yourself if DIY is not the peak of the ordinary man's creativity:

From Jahangir’s brushwork miniatures reclining in Mughal fortresses to the soul-stirring masterpieces of M.F. Hussain, India carries a legendary history of artists and a rich heritage of artwork. Read below and explore more about the history of Indian paintings along with some interesting facts. Be it an ancient tribe of scientists meditating in rocky caves or a modern-day painter with a lavish art gallery, visual artistry in India has always held a special place in the hearts of art lovers. Use of exotic colors, materials, textures, and imagery is usually accompanied by lots of emotional expressions, which, perhaps forms the Indian paintings a treat for the soul. Below mentioned is a snapshot of the history of Indian paintings you’ll be fascinated to discover. Let’s dive in! ‘The Age of Symbols & Petroglyph Paintings Petroglyphs were the most ancient painting style of Indians, practiced nearly thirty thousand years ago. These paintings can be found in huge quantities in ...

In today’s world where trends, fashion, and choices change with each passing day or even hour, the battle of the best gift never ends. A major factor that adds to the ambiguity is our love for the person to whom the gift is to be given. Yes, you heard that right, we tend to over think when we decide to buy something for a dear one and then we end up getting something completely off the track. Now if you consider a personalized gift such as  online canvas printing  or personalized mugs, then it can act as a perfect gift as well. One of the best and most loved ideas for giving a personalized gift is getting a photo print on canvas. Interesting, right? There are tons of things that you can do with photos when it comes to gift someone. Here are a few reasons to explain to you that choosing a personalized gift for your loved one is the best way to make them happy. 1. Everyone loves it Whether you buy a personalized gift for a little one, parents or even grandparents, the ...

Board games have been associated primarily with entertainment. But do you know these can be helpful in developing some essential skills? Most people think playing  board games  is only for fun. But there are some difficult and complex games which can actually help you learn things. If you wish to speed up your math skills or want to become a stronger negotiator, board games can help you build these skills. Let’s take you on the journey of 5 such brilliant games. Chess: Well, you already know this one for developing thinking abilities and life skills. Thus, it secures the first position in the list. This game has been around for over 500 years and is well known to be one of the world’s most popular strategy games. While playing chess promotes brain growth, it also fuels dendrite growth. Do you know playing chess can increase your IQ level? In a study conducted in Venezuela, it was found that among 4,000 students who played chess for 4 months found to have their...

Organizing a party for your kid can be a very fun process, and a great activity to bond with your child. You can unleash your inner child with them, and you get a chance to do things you might have wanted as a kid! If you are doing it on a big scale, it might get a little stressful thinking about how to manage all the little ones, while making sure they are having a good time. We have some steps listed down for you to follow so you can make sure that your child has the best party on the block. Theme You have to decide a theme for the party. Even though this is not the most important thing to do, it will help you with other things. And this is something you can decide with your child, and listen to all the great ideas they might have. Once you have narrowed down the theme, it will be easier for you to get the decorations, cake, party favours etc. according to it. List down all the possible ideas, and pick out the one you think is the most feasible and doable. D...

It would be hard for you to find a person who has never played a board game and been intrigued by them in his or her life. Recall your childhood, your friends and we are sure you have great memories associated with board games. While the advent of technology has snatched away some of the best things from the earlier decades, board games have just transformed and embraced technology and are as much relevant as they were years ago. The online community of board game enthusiasts is growing phenomenally and board games have become serious business worth millions of pounds today globally. Check out the number of new board game releases every month on Android and iOS and you’d know how popular they are. It makes it worth taking up a board game project.  There are two elements that make a board game project successful. First, it is the business plan around it (which you may already have since you are reading this piece) and secondly the technical aspect that goes i...