Week in the Life : Tuesday Photos + Words (and a workshop giveaway)
Just a note that Stacy Julian organized a really cool project encouraging everyone to give ourselves the gift of the present moment. This is precisely what we are doing with this week in the life journey. Check out her blog today.
From Tuesday:
Went with the simple list idea again - not as detailed as day one, but still much more than I would ever do without this project.
1. Super happy Simon wake-up this morning. He came into our room around 2am. I stayed for a bit and then went to his bed (which happens to be a bit more comfortable because of a firmer mattress). He joined me at about 5:45am just before the alarm went off at 6am.
2. Breakfast routine same as Monday: bagel + cream cheese for Simon, cereal for Chris, and me, I have to wait a bit for my thyroid medication. I usually eat after Simon leaves for school.
3. Every morning that Simon is cheerful I am so very thankful.
4. Working on a project for Australian Creating Keepsakes.
5. Listening to OPB.
6. Head out to the Farmer’s Market. Pick up spinach, carrots, celery, red onion, raspberries, and flowers. Grab a toasted bagel from Bagel Sphere.
7. Ship package to Australia.
8. Look up some recipes at www.allrecipes.com. Do a bit of meal planning for the week.
9. Text Chris to pick up a couple things at the grocery store.
10. Make German Apple Cake + eat hummus and pita chips for lunch.
11. Clean up kitchen.
12. Move laundry around.
13. Back to work. Internet. Emails.
14. Talk to Mom on the phone. Ask her about how to get the cake out of the bundt pan.
15. Totally bummed that Mothering.com message board has been down today.
16. Simon comes home on the bus.
17. We check out his Communication Notebook. Looks good. He brought home the same library book he brought home almost every trip last year.
18. On comes the Darth Vader costume and Star Wars video.
19. Chris talks on the phone. Mom reads about cloth diapers.
20. I take a little nap.
21. Dinner is tostadas (Chris cooks). Dessert is the German Apple Cake.
22. Simon does his math homework (no complaints tonight) at the table and then puts on his PJ’s.
23. Reading homework on the couch.
24. Family light saber battle.
25. Simon in bed. Read Green Eggs + Ham.
26. Back to work for a bit.
27. Watch Tivo’d John Stewart.
This week I am excited to give away a spot in Kolette Hall's Giving Well (In 2-hours or Less) online workshop at Big Picture Scrapbooking.
Kolette is one of my favorite people and happens to be having a baby right around the same time as me next year. She is a fabulous product designer and instructor who really keeps the emphasis on things being meaningful and coming from the heart.
Here's the basics of Giving Well:
Gift-giving is an art. From the gift tag and wrapping paper to what's inside the package, you are saying something when you give a gift. Back by popular demand, Kolette Hall has designed a fresh round of fabulous, manageable gift ideas for the holiday season and all year long. This class is literally packed with everything you need to give well for the holidays or any special event all year long - and Kolette has designed every idea you will see in this class!
Every other day, you will receive a new idea for "Giving Well (still in 2-hours or less!)." True to form, Kolette has also included her exclusive downloadable artwork to help you create the perfect gifts, holiday cards and gift tags. As those of you who joined us last year for Giving Well know, you will be amazed with what you get in just four weeks of class time.
You asked for it, so we're starting class a month earlier than last year to make sure you have plenty of time to get those projects done for the holidays! Whether you are mass producing one gift idea or choosing to craft a different gift for each person on your list, you'll get tons of ideas for creating personalized gifts in less than two hours. Come join Kolette as she guides you in your new art form: the art of Giving Well.
You can read all the details about this online workshop here. It runs October 9 through November 5th. While you are there you can also check out her year long workshop for 2009: A Life Well Crafted.
To be entered leave a comment below and let us know if you have started planning for the upcoming holiday season yet. Comment section will be closed at 5pm today (Wednesday) and the winner announced shortly after.
A complete list of posts related to the week in the life project can be found here.
That class sounds interesting. The only plans I have will involve homemade cards. I need to plan my own timeline on getting it all done. I need to think of other gifts, especially for those that ar at a distance. Thanks
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Oh! My yes I have started thinking holiday gifts for those extended family members and teachers/school aides. I really am thinking handmade gifts this year so I have been coming up with ideas that I want to make and have started collecting supplies in an effort to get these things made early. Wish me luck!
Thanks!
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I am always such a last minute shopper. Every year, after Christmas, I tell myself that I am going to do better the next year. I never do. I could use some good ideas for this year, and to be able to do something crafty while making Christmas gifts would really be awesome.
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I'm in the planning stages for Christmas, and have a calendar to fill with dates so that the Holiday season doesn't get away with us! We have lists going, a date to have photos taken for our Christmas card, and always have ideas about the decorations. I really want to be more deliberate about how we celebrate. More about the spirit, less about the gifts. Would love the inspiration of the class!
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My plans this year are to make the Holidays more simple, more enjoyable, and for me to be more present in the moment.
Audrey
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I have to admit that while in Hobby Lobby at least 3-4 weeks ago and saw all the holiday goodies out, I picked up several projects, including all the makings for my christmas cards. So excited, but felt a little guilty. You know, sometimes I feel sorry for Halloween and Thanksgiving. I don't want them to feel left out, neglected, skipped over. Must show them some special love, too!
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...I purchased a stamp set to make a few gifts and one stocking stuffer (it was a really good July sale + coupon!). And since we're traveling to see family this year, I'm preparing for the trip....not a whole lot!
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my comment got added into a different person's post.
I am trying to do an album for the family of 47 years, by picking a few highlights in each year. This may not be done by this Christmas, so am making a gift for each family member, which is something I try to do each year.
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I have been planning for Christmas almost since last Christmas. For gifts this year, I am making them (bird nesting balls for most of our friends) or giving books purchased at the Friends of the Library used book store. I will not purchase any new decorations but have already started making button trees and a wall quilt in this year's colors. I have collected lots of decorations over the years at garage sales and thrift stores so I usually pick a theme each year so when I get the decorations out and organize them within the theme, things look new and unique.
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We are scaling back this year so I've started my "people to buy for" list and after Columbus Day will start the actual buying. I do alot of theme type gifts so am always buying little things thru the year to put in a gift basket.
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What an awesome giveaway! I am so committed this year to "giving handmade". My mom has always given each of us at least one handmade gift every year - and those are the things I cherish! I am just beginning to think about the holiday's and gift giving. I am eager to begin planning our family holiday cards.
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I have started to plan my Christmas cards and my Christmas Eve dinner party plans.
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Looks so cool. My life is so busy right now that it would be nice to settle down and have something planned for me :)
~Jessica
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I've picked up a few things. My favorites so far are the Little Miss Matched (thanks, again, to Stacy Julian!) socks and receiving blanket I got for my 2 week old niece. I can't wait to see those adorable little miss-matched socks on her tiny feet!! ACK! The Cuteness!!!
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I've started thinking about how I can give meaningful, thoughtful gifts. Given the current state of our economy, I'm trying to think of ways to give with purpose (instead of just heading over to the mall and overspending). This class would definitely assist me in pursuing that goal this holiday season. Thanks for the opportunity.
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Nope, haven't started planning yet .... I need to get working on that!
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Well, I've started planning in my head, lol. I do have a few presents stock piled, so that is a load off. Taking a class would certainly prompt me!
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ummm... i thought the other day that i should probably start planning for the holidays. they always seem to sneak up on me!
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First of all, Ali, thanks so much for doing this week in the life. I'm loving it!
And, I have bought a couple stocking stuffers, and have got a budget worked out. Hoping to get plans for a Christmas cards done soon.
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i love the picture in the car. it's my fav so far.
and yes, ive started to think of the holidays. i haven't actually DONE anything yet, though. i get really anxious about gift-giving. it's something so close to my heart that i never want it to be anything less than really super special. so mostly i just worry a lot and wait until december finally rolls up and spend three weeks not sleeping. i cook, i bake, i paint, i create. it's insanity, really.
but i love it. and wouldn't trade it for the WORLD!
(though i also wouldnt really mind some cool ideas to get me started early for once. after all its the giving i love, not the sleepless nights!)
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The only thing I have started thinking about is what to do for our pre-Thanksgiving ritual. Family from out of town comes the weekend before and we sit around and eat and talk and eat and talk all day. Once a year everyone comes over to our house. One year we did full on turkey dinner, last year we got catered Hawaiian BBQ. Not sure yet about this year!
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Have started planning holiday gifts, but always need ideas. Also love the hand made gifts best. I would so very much love to win this class - fingers crossed!!
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My mother-in-law just asked for our xmas lists yesterday!!! I can't believe it's already that time of year. I'd really love to have a "homemade" christmas this year. Haven't started, but trying to figure out some ideas!
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I have started on a "sisters" scrapbook for my mother for Christmas. I am also looking at completing some tag books for my neices.
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Have I started planning for the holiday season yet??? Are you kidding!!!! I actually started right after the LAST holiday season. I'm a trademark paralegal (and grandmom of 2-1/2 year old twins!), and my life is nothing but due dates and planning ahead. Would absolutely LOVE to take this class!!! p.s. - can't believe how Simon has grown and how handsome he is!!!!
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