Most of this week’s articles include beautiful things to look at, but there’s also one tutorial and 12 savings strategies.

• Writing during the pandemic. The crisis is winding down, but the experience detailed in this article from a year ago still resonates.
• Yawn. Red lipstick? How boring.
• Wartime sketch journal.
• For the writers: silencing your inner critic.
• Some pretty quilts.
• A fun, easy, and beautiful art piece to make with your kids. Or by yourself.
• Parents’ example inspires their children to be lifelong creators and learners.
• I love this artsy Instagram page.
• I love watching Suhita sketch.
• I’ve never seen actual glow worms before.
• A sculptor discusses two ceramic deer.
• Increase your savings account by spending less. Easier said than done? Here are 12 strategies that might work for you.