money Archives - NorikoArt https://norikoart.com/tag/money/ Noriko Matsubara Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:17:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://norikoart.com/wp-content/uploads/hanko-small-100x100.jpg money Archives - NorikoArt https://norikoart.com/tag/money/ 32 32 Money Tree 2 https://norikoart.com/money-tree-2/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:37:42 +0000 https://norikoart.com/?p=7349 Money trees come across as low-maintenance. My parents have had one for years without any trouble. But I’ve found out that money trees can have trouble. The other day, we noticed something mould-like on our money tree. I googled and learnt that it wasn’t mould but actually pests called mealybugs! My husband found out that using alcohol […]

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Money trees come across as low-maintenance. My parents have had one for years without any trouble. But I’ve found out that money trees can have trouble. The other day, we noticed something mould-like on our money tree. I googled and learnt that it wasn’t mould but actually pests called mealybugs!
 
My husband found out that using alcohol spray can help protect plants from mealybug, so he gave it a try. He also discovered that sulphur can be effective. So,  just to make sure, he used that as well. 
 
We are hoping our money tree will recover. I really want it to, as I don’t want my children to believe in any curses!
 
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]]> Money Tree https://norikoart.com/money-tree/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 19:25:51 +0000 https://norikoart.com/?p=7329 When I saw a money tree at a shop, Naomi got all excited about it. So I bought the money tree. But little did I know, she actually thought the money tree had some kind of magical power… Here is my latest cartoon. Click the button below to see all my past cartoons. See All Cartoons […]

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When I saw a money tree at a shop, Naomi got all excited about it. So I bought the money tree. But little did I know, she actually thought the money tree had some kind of magical power…
 
Here is my latest cartoon.
Artist and children’s author Noriko Matsubara documents daily trivial events from the eyes of mother, with touch of lightness and humour.

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Bocchi and Pocchi-A Tale of Two Socks written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Picture book for children aged 2-5. Published by Troika Books in 2013.
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Picture book for children age 2-5. Bocchi and Pocchi and the Bird written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Published by Troika Books in 2014.
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Picture book for children age 2-5. Bocchi and Pocchi’s Big Surprise written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Published by Troika Books in 2016.
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]]> Lockdown Cartoon #44: Wealth https://norikoart.com/lockdown-cartoon-44-wealth/ Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:17:59 +0000 https://norikoart.com/?p=5706 “Are you rich?”When Ichi asked me this question, I wondered what to answer. I’m not rich. But we still have a roof over us and have food in our fridge. Of course I want to be rich. But I don’t want him to think money can buy everything. True wealth isn’t about just being rich […]

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“Are you rich?”
When Ichi asked me this question, I wondered what to answer. I’m not rich. But we still have a roof over us and have food in our fridge. Of course I want to be rich. But I don’t want him to think money can buy everything. True wealth isn’t about just being rich financially. Health is wealth. Happiness is wealth.
 
Still, it would be nice to be financially wealthy!
 
Here is this week’s cartoon.
Artist and children’s author Noriko Matsubara documents daily trivial events from the eyes of mother, with touch of lightness, during the pandemic.

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Bocchi and Pocchi-A Tale of Two Socks written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Picture book for children aged 2-5. Published by Troika Books in 2013.
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Picture book for children age 2-5. Bocchi and Pocchi and the Bird written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Published by Troika Books in 2014.
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Picture book for children age 2-5. Bocchi and Pocchi’s Big Surprise written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Published by Troika Books in 2016.
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