It's no secret that I love maps. I love maps of all kinds and have used them in my kid's nursery decor since birth. Apart from them being sweet on the eye, maps have a very important purpose for children. They help children gain a greater understanding of the world. Whether it be recognizing all 50 states, knowing where their roots lie, or perhaps tracking past and future adventures, maps teach kids about this big, amazing world and it's rich and unique cultures. It also teaches compassion for our earth. The more children know about the people, environments, cultures, animals and nature, the more connected they'll feel. They'll feel a responsibility to care for it, and all who inhabit the...

Like many, I’ve spent most of my life chasing success, approval and happiness. And like many, I’ve been left feeling bored, empty and unfulfilled. I spent the past 2 years barely hanging on to a rapidly growing business. I was fortunate, I was creative, I was fulfilling my dreams. Except, I wasn’t. I was stressed. I was irritable. I was constantly in fear of the moment all the balls would drop. And mostly I was always a little bit sad. I was forced to shift from an artist to a businesswoman and I didn’t like it. I didn’t have time to create. I had to start outsourcing other artists to keep up with the new design demands. I suffered. And...

"If we can teach global responsibility at an early age, carrying that responsibility in the future will be second nature for children." - Rebecca Peragine, Artist    

Chapter 6: Going back home to WI ( the good and the bad) Great to be near family, horrible to go from foreign business owner to small town midwestern housewife. Not an easy transition. My husband hated WI.