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When Animals Do Human Things — The Storybook Magic Behind My Designs (opens in a new tab)
Children live in a world where pretend and real sit side‑by‑side without conflict. In their minds, hippos bake, elephants wear bows, lions wear sunglasses, and zebras skateboard — not because they misunderstand reality, but because they reflect how they perceive the world around them and understand…
RIP Scary Mommy (opens in a new tab)
I am so saddened to learn that “Jill Smokler, Scary Mommy founder, dies at 48”. My deepest condolences go out to Ms. Smokler’s family. RIP, peace, Jill. No Non-cents Nanna Malika Bourne
5 Tips to Enjoy the Great Outdoors in the Heat of Summer (opens in a new tab)
Some mornings ask you to slow down. The sun rises soft and low, the air is still cool enough to breathe deeply, and gratitude settles in like a quiet companion. That’s the magic of stepping outside before the day begins — gathering a few wild blooms, sipping cold water, and letting the world remind…
From My Mother, Malika Bourne: Lessons That Still Guide Me Today (opens in a new tab)
By David Ellinger Many readers know my mother, Malika Bourne, through No Non-cents Nanna, where she has shared practical thoughts about family life, parenting, safety, preparedness, writing, creativity, and common-sense living. Her voice has always been direct, honest, and rooted in real experience…
A Tiny Window into Big Imagination the Classroom Turns Into the Sea (opens in a new tab)
There’s a moment in every Pre‑K classroom when imagination takes over — when a circle rug becomes a boat deck, and a teacher becomes the calm voice guiding little sailors through their day. That’s the feeling behind our Ship at Sea Peek‑A‑Thru Hat. It’s not just a hat. It’s a tiny…
What Dance Class Teaches That Has Nothing to Do With Dance (opens in a new tab)
Somewhere between tying tiny ballet slippers and smoothing down flyaway hair, something quiet and important happens. A child walks into dance class for the first time, not knowing the names of the steps or how to hold their arms just so. They only know that the music feels good – the room feels…
Decorating an Empty Room (opens in a new tab)
What IF you could plan out your children’s dream rooms with decorating items you found online, without everyday clutter? How would you and the kids furnish your home? This post is going to be an experiment that I hope inspires you and your family to be creative and dream. One or two small…
Faith‑Based Gifts for Bridesmaids, Sisters & Best Friends (opens in a new tab)
Faith‑Based Gifts for Bridesmaids, Sisters & Best Friends — Personalized Just for You In every season of life, God places women beside us who pray with us, laugh with us, and carry us through. We say ‘Thank you’ and give a hug – it is a mutual feeling of gratitude. I was thinking that when…
5% Attention = Big Business (Part two) (opens in a new tab)
5% Attention = Big Business (part 2) We all skim. We all rush. We all grab the “bag” and miss the “meal.” We all react to something that we may need to worry about. If we were living in prehistoric times, getting eaten by wild animals would be cause for concern. And big business knows […]
I Want to Build Trust With My Customers, Not Tricks (part 3) (opens in a new tab)
I want to Build Trust with my customers, Not Tricks (part 3) If I were a caveman, I’d react with fear to the image of the tiger. In a world built on fast clicks and emotional triggers, I choose old‑fashioned trust over marketing tricks, almost any day… unless I was in a hurry and bought […]