When it comes to DIY, there’s no age limit: Anyone can be a maker. This week, it was (mostly) about the next gen of creators and crafters: celebrity kids! From Milla Jovovich’s budding artist to Tori Spelling’s little soap maker, these kids have some SERIOUS skillz in the creative department, and they’re not even fully grown. Check out some of their impressive creations below!
1. Nicole “Snooki” LaValle: Nicole got creative with some ribbons and a pair of scissors, making cheer bows as her daughter Giovanna helped… well, sort of. Watch their hilarious antics here.
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2. Milla Jovovich: Milla shared how important it was to stoke the fires of a young creative mind, writing, “Mother of a modern burgeoning artist. Inspiring my kids to find their passion is pretty much my only job as a mom. That and making sure they have impeccable manners, eat their veggies and read books. Done, done, done and done. Well… most of the time at least.”
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3. Lauren Conrad: LC showed us how the grown-ups do DIY with her super fun (and pretty) zucchini pizza bites. Find out how to make your own here.
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3. Reese Witherspoon: Milla isn’t the only one with a burgeoning artist coming up! “#ToddlerArt with grandma,” Reese captioned this vid of her little painter. “#Masterpiece.”
4. Tori Spelling: The old saying “the apple doesn’t fall from the tree” rang true for Tori Spelling’s daughter Stella, as she proved this week with her handmade gem soaps in a totally crafty move. “Stella has become such a little #DIY queen!” Tori writes proudly. “Check out these gemstone soaps she made and see how you can make your own over at ToriSpelling.com.” Way to go, Stella!
5. Tia Mowry: Tia spilled the beans on her secret roasted vegetable ingredients, writing, “Brussels sprouts and broccoli with a little char! Yum! My favorite! Onion powder and garlic takes these bad boys to the next level!”
6. Piper Perabo: Notorious star Piper Perabo bid the world goodnight with her latest artwork, writing “Good night you beauties.”
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7. Molly Sims: Not only did Molly’s kids make these adorable finger paintings, they used homemade edible finger paints. “Did you know that finger painting is beneficial for growing minds?” Molly shared. “I’m on vacation but missing my kids and wanted to share the details and the recipe for this homemade edible finger paint.” Find the recipe here!
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8. Laura Prepon: Laura Prepon shares her kitchen organization hack, writing “Something that helps with my busy schedule is pre-washing lettuces and putting them in some kind of stay-fresh container. When I’m tired from work, lots of times I’ll skip lettuce because I don’t want to wash it. This trick makes it grab-ready.”
What’s your favorite kid-friendly DIY activity? Share with us over @BritandCo!
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It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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