Esther Yu SumnerDec 25, 20212 minChristmas with the JuncosMerry Christmas! Among my favorite birds, these lovely juncos are the least spectacular at first glance. They don't have a shimmering...
Esther Yu SumnerNov 4, 20211 minBaking Adventure BreadHere in the United States we are entering feasting season: giant Thanksgiving meals complete with turkey, bread stuffing, cranberries,...
Esther Yu SumnerJan 27, 20211 minMy Inspiration CollageHave you heard of a "dream board" or "mood board?" I used to make those as a child without even realizing it. I'd use old magazines and...
Esther Yu SumnerJan 13, 20212 minCreative Inspiration from the Birds: EaglesIf you follow me on Instagram, I've been sharing my love of birds in my stories and my feed. Creatively, I've had fun practicing how I...
Esther Yu SumnerDec 7, 20203 minWise Men Still Seek HimIf you're at this link you probably found me through @iliketocreatestuff. This is an expanded version of a recent post. Did you know that...
Esther Yu SumnerNov 11, 20202 minMaking Your Own Wishes Come True One Bird at a TimeI want to share a little story about making wishes come true. In September, I wished I could see and photograph a Rufous hummingbird....
Esther Yu SumnerNov 6, 20205 minFinding Heart in Others Around UsWhat real-life story or experience has inspired you recently? I've been finding a lot of inspiration from UCI WorldTeam Team Jumbo-Visma...
Esther Yu SumnerNov 6, 20202 minHow a daily word prompt can inspire youEvery October, I participate in a daily word prompt assignment and draw one picture related to the assigned word. This annual month-long...
Esther Yu SumnerOct 15, 20202 minThe Best Peach Dessert Recipe: Fresh Peach Crumb BarsI canned peaches, froze peaches, and made jam with all the peaches that I had this month. I still had some leftover so I made peach...
Esther Yu SumnerOct 8, 20202 minInktober This is such a fun activity to get your creative juices flowing! Everyone can be creative and any age that is old enough to draw can...
Esther Yu SumnerSep 4, 20201 minA Little Bird Watching ActivityI put together a little bird watching activity using photographs I have taken of birds this year. These birds are common in Utah but...
Esther Yu SumnerAug 11, 20208 minA Q&A with a Homeschool Parent: Teaching at Home Parents this year are facing either planning to home school for the first time ever or having to partially supervise their children at home.
Esther Yu SumnerJul 20, 20202 minPeach & Snap Pea Grain BowlI tend to be a "throw stuff in the pan" stir fry chef. I don't measure, I don't meal plan, and I rarely even use the same ingredients....
Esther Yu SumnerJul 8, 20201 minOutdoor Activity: Find the Flower!I created a "Bingo" sheet with flowers that neighbors like to plant in the Rocky Mountain region, but most of these flowers are popular...
Esther Yu SumnerJun 18, 20201 minHello!Welcome to my new website. I thought it was time to have an official website, complete with a picture of myself because I am testing out...