L to R: Projects included in the Easter ART BOX; Kim and Lily Bavington of Art Classes for Kids;
The March ART BOX Botanical Drawing of Clover.
(Photos Courtesy of Art Classes for Kids)

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LAS VEGAS (February 2021) – With spring right around the corner, Art Classes for Kids introduces the March ART BOX and the Easter ART BOX, each offering fun and educational experiences for artists of any age. Created by instructor Kim Bavington, each ART BOX includes all the supplies needed to create three cool art projects, along with exclusive video tutorials containing all instruction needed.

“Whether kids are transitioning to hybrid or in-person learning or continuing to learn from home, parents are still searching for creative, engaging activities to share with their children,” said Bavington, founder, Art Classes for Kids. “Each March and Easter ART BOX provides a unique set of fun projects kids will love and artwork parents will cherish for a lifetime.”

As part of Art Classes for Kids’ MONTHLY ART BOX subscription, The March ART BOX includes a Botanical Drawing of Clover to build skills with Still Life practice, a Bunny Clay Sculpture inspired by Beatrix Potter and an Abstract Painting inspired by American Artist Sol Lewitt, known for his substantial work in the areas of Conceptual Art and Minimalism. The artwork inspired by Lewitt utilizes watercolor techniques to create a cool, optical illusion painting.

The special edition Easter ART BOX includes a Beatrix Potter Illustration, a PEEPS Sculpture and a realistic Lily Watercolor Painting, loosely inspired by American Artist Georgia O’Keeffe, famous for her close-up flower paintings that spill off the edges.“

Every ART BOX includes a short art history lesson designed to introduce kids to famous artists,” explains Bavington. “Combining learning about history and technique with making awesome art is what makes our projects so fun and educational.”

Priced at $95 each, the March and Easter ART BOXES may be shipped anywhere in the United States. Each box contains all the art supplies needed, including colored pencils, watercolor paints, a clay set, various sizes of paintbrushes, canvas and more. To purchase, go to www.artclassesforkids.com.

ABOUT ART CLASSES FOR KIDS
For nearly 30 years, Las Vegan Kim Bavington, artist, art teacher and founder of the popular Art Classes for Kids, has inspired literally generations of young artists to mine their creativity, refine their fine art skills and grow their excitement for visual art in her private lessons, group classes, birthday parties and school-break camps, as well as on her YouTube channel. Kids and families can enjoy Bavington’s extraordinary art instruction at home via her Art Classes for Kids YouTube channel, her virtual summer art camp, ART CAMP IN A BOX, Monthly ART BOX subscriptions and holiday ART BOXES. For more information, visit www.artclassesforkids.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Join Mr. & Mrs. Bunny & their princess friends in Vegas Valley!
About this Event

Rapunzel and her princess friends are excited to share Easter fun with you! Join them for a royal egg-hunt game, story, and song! After spending time with your favorite princesses, meet MR.BUNNY!

All guests will receive a FREE Professional Digital Download of Easter Bunny Portrait. These portraits will be edited and completed before Easter so you can print&share with friends and family.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vegas-valley-fairytale-easter-event-tickets-132846727137

Tickets limited to 30 children per session

Each child will need a ticket – Adult FREE with the attending child.

Sunset Castle, 650 West Sunset Road, Henderson, United States

It’s no secret that 2020 was an extremely stressful year for almost everyone. Early in the year, COVID-19 began to spread far and wide, bringing life to a halt with stay-at-home orders in the spring. People transitioned to working and schooling virtually, and the shutdowns and accompanying shifts in consumer patterns created economic shocks that disrupted many sectors. Record numbers of Americans began applying for unemployment benefits and struggled to afford basic necessities like food and housing. On top of that, the U.S. was in the midst of a grueling, bitterly contested election cycle with constant news coverage adding to Americans’ mental burdens. And due to efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many of the comforts people look to for stress relief—an exercise class at the gym, a night out at a restaurant or concert, a religious service at a house of worship, simple quality time with family and friends—have been disrupted, transformed, or simply unavailable for much of the last year.

While it feels like the last year elevated stress to all-time highs, the U.S. is a stressed-out country in general. Worldwide polling from Gallup finds that Americans express feelings of stress, worry, and anger more frequently than populations in almost every other country. This matters because chronic stress disturbs the immune, digestive, cardiovascular, sleep, and reproductive systems and increases susceptibility to serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Americans’ high levels of stress could be one of the reasons why the U.S. trails many other developed nations with regards to health and life expectancy.

One of the issues that makes stress a particularly challenging health issue is that many of the factors contributing to stress are self-reinforcing. For instance, a low income may make it difficult for a family to find affordable, quality housing; substandard housing may increase the family’s risk for health conditions like asthma or poor nutrition; and the costs of treating those health conditions may put even more strain on the family’s finances. The combined health and economic effects create even more worry, uncertainty, and stress for the family.

Because of that reinforcing cycle, one factor highly correlated to stress levels is economic insecurity. Households that struggle to secure basic necessities like steady income, safe housing, and healthy food are more likely to experience high levels of stress and the accompanying effects. This means that many of the areas experiencing the highest levels of stress are also likely to be the areas experiencing high levels of poverty and economic insecurity.

Indeed, the map of the most-stressed states shows high levels of vulnerability in the Southeast, which is also where most of the highest-poverty states in the U.S. are located. Mississippi is both the poorest and most stress-prone state, while neighboring Louisiana is second for both categories. At the local level, many of the same patterns hold—many of the most vulnerable cities tend to be located in the high-poverty Southeast or in other economically distressed areas like the Rust Belt.

To identify these stressful locations, researchers at RetailMeNot created a composite measure based on CDC and Census data about factors that contribute to stress. These include measures for self-reported mental and physical health, economic indicators like poverty and economic inequality, and health behaviors like good sleep and physical activity.

The analysis generated a composite score of 68.40 for Las Vegas. Out of all large U.S. cities, Las Vegas is the 14th most stressed-out. Here is a summary of the data for Las Vegas, NV:

• Composite stress score: 68.40
• Population reporting poor mental health: 14.8%
• Population reporting poor physical health: 14.9%
• Population without health insurance: 13.2%
• Median housing costs as a percentage of income: 24.1%
• Poverty rate: 14.9%
• Gini index of economic inequality: 0.4926
• Population sleeping less than 7 hours/night: 38.6%
• Population reporting no leisure time physical activity: 27.4%

For reference, here are the statistics for the entire United States:

• Composite stress score: N/A
• Population reporting poor mental health: 12.9%
• Population reporting poor physical health: 11.8%
• Population without health insurance: 9.2%
• Median housing costs as a percentage of income: 20.3%
• Poverty rate: 12.3%
• Gini index of economic inequality: 0.4811
• Population sleeping less than 7 hours/night: 36.2%
• Population reporting no leisure time physical activity: 23.6%

For more information, a detailed methodology, and complete results, you can find the original report on RetailMeNot’s website: https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/most-stressed-out-cities-in-america.html

What is the Best Time to Play Slot Machines at a Casino?

Of all the games featured in online casinos, slot games draw in the most numbers. The games excel in charming players thanks to a simple gameplay procedure, accommodative bets, stunning images and animations, and big wins that sometimes go into the millions. 

With the widespread popularity of the game, most players wonder when the best time is to engage the sets. Selecting the ideal time to play pokies online or offline usually depends on an array of factors. However, none of them is rooted in superstition. Slot games remain random at all times with no changes depending on the time. Nonetheless, the factors touched on below are some to consider when weighing the right time to launch slot gameplay.

Financial Stability

Online slots are usually provided in both free and real money versions with only the latter requiring cash bets. Brick and mortar casinos feature only real money options. When looking to play real money slots, your financial status is the most crucial factor to consider. The best time to play is when you have amassed enough funds that you are comfortable losing in case luck does not smile down on you. Ensure the amount being spent does not affect other areas of your life, which could lead to even more significant issues than underwhelming gameplay sessions. Also, ensure that you manage the funds set aside once gameplay commences. Divide the stakes to maximize the number of played rounds while aiming for decent payout values.

Preferences

This factor is essential when playing in location-based gambling dens. In online casinos, players are afforded the luxury of having the games come to them rather than going out in search of them. In offline casinos, however, players have to interact with other gamblers. Such gaming clubs deal with off-peak and on-peak hours. If you would like some quiet while playing, go to these locations during morning hours on weekdays when people are dealing with their 9-5s. Most casinos record these hours as their slowest, which means you will likely be able to engage a title of your choosing without waiting in like.

If you prefer the ambience of a large crowd, then go to gambling clubs on weekends after 5 p.m. The casinos are usually full during late hours, which makes it challenging to find a slot machine. However, it is a suitable time if you are looking for outdoor entertainment, especially as a group.

Bonuses and Promotions

Bonuses are an effective tool that casino use to draw in players, and they are often directed towards slot lovers. The best time to play slots is as a new casino member when no deposit and welcome offers are provided. These incentives often include free spins for either one or several slot games. Match promotions may be included as well, but in most cases, slot games offer the best clearance rates to meet their playthrough terms. Regular clients can also collect offers as well that are linked to slot games. Some of these incentives can be tied to specific times, such as during particular days of the week. When choosing the best boon to claim and play slot games, consider the following elements:

• Casino legitimacy, which can be confirmed through operating licenses and seals of approval
• Casino safety to keep provided information like banking details safe from hackers
• Pegged wagering requirements
• Available games to use the bonus in
• Featured amount or free spins

Tournaments

Most casinos water the spirit of community by organizing tournaments that often run during specific days. On the tournament days, players are given a particular goal to achieve when playing the stipulated games. The goal can be to use a specific number of wilds or activate a set number of free spins. The players that emerge on top at the end of the competition collect rewards in the form of free spins, cash, gadgets, and others. Keep yourself updated on the gambling dens that run tournaments, the prizes on the line, and the days on which they are on.

Jackpots

Progressive jackpots are a popular bonus in slot machines and produce the biggest winners in both online and offline casinos. In some cases, slot machines carry dropping jackpots that have to be won within a specified period. These games still depend on luck to grant the pooled prizes, but any gambler playing within the set time is assured of walking away with the win. Most casinos with the feature display the games in the “Must-Drop” category with the jackpots they carry on display. Launch gameplay while the drop jackpots are running and try your luck with any of them. 

Shows

You can align the time to play land-based slot machines with shows when looking to gamble in Las Vegas. Many gambling clubs in Sin City, especially those located on the strip, host shows with showgirls and even celebrities. Household names that have had Las Vegas residencies include Diana Ross, Britney Spears, Cher, and Lionel Riche. Most people going to the establishments during these times are those looking to enjoy the shows, and they usually wait at the casino floor playing games. Enquire with the preferred casinos what times they will be hosting their shows and arrive five minutes prior. When most people clear the room to attend the event, take over the machine you prefer and gamble away.

Weather

This factor applies to brick-and-mortar casinos as well. Most people tend to avoid casinos when the weather is not conducive like rainy and snowy days. If the conditions are safe and you do not mind them, this is the best time to go to the casino. The floor is almost always empty, which makes it easy to play any game on the floor.

Sobriety

It doesn’t take too much to understand that alcohol impairs one’s judgement, even when gambling. It is advisable to drink within reasonable limits or not at all when playing in slot machines, especially for real money. Being drunk can easily lead to overspending or making the wrong gameplay calls.

Overview

The best time to play slot machines is unique to each gambler. However, it should not be associated with superstitions that claim to adhere to odd changes. Consider the factors listed above and narrow down a time that works for you.