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.

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From Tuesday:

week in the life : tuesday morning by you.

week in the life : tuesday morning before school by you.

week in the life : morning work by you.

week in the life : chris at work by you.

week in the life : driving to the farmer's market by you.

week in the life : farmer's market by you.

week in the life : capturing me by you.

week in the life : coming home by you.

week in the life : hello darth by you.

week in the life : pumpkins on the porch by you.

week in the life : simon's day by you.

week in the life : farmer's market bounty by you.

week in the life : fresh flowers by you.

week in the life : simon + chris fixing tostadas by you.

week in the life : german apple cake by you.

week in the life : reading homework by you.

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.

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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.

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  1. kreativekate says…
    10/01/2008

    I am excited about this! I wanted to take it, but I am also taking Cathy's BPS class, and they weren't both in the budget.

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  2. Susan E in VA says…
    10/01/2008

    Hi Ali! I'm using Photoshop Elements to make a family recipe book, 18 favorites, to give to family. I'm also making little 2009 calendars as gifts. I'm still looking for ideas for the men!

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  3. Shaquanna says…
    10/01/2008

    Hi Ali,
    I have NOT really started getting ready for Christmas, or the holidays (thinking about it). I DID buy some Halloween pencils for the goodie bags I put together for my students. Not the candy yet though.

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  4. Sue says…
    10/01/2008

    I'm just happy that I am keeping up with the kids school work! I have gotten Halloween costumes, but for Christmas its too far away for me to even think about it!

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  5. Brookie J says…
    10/01/2008

    I haven't started yet. I am trying to decide whether to make the gifts or just procrastinate & do everything last minute. Okay, just kidding...(maybe!!)

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  6. Pam says…
    10/01/2008

    I haven't started just yet, but so funny because I was thinking about it just this morning. Simple Mom has an article about it on her blog today that got my juices flowing. And I am planning on taking the other Christmas planning class over at BPS.

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  7. Megan says…
    10/01/2008

    I've started to buy some presents here and there and am dreaming of snow, hot chocolate, scarfs, and christmas music!! :) Thank you!

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  8. Gale says…
    10/01/2008

    I have started to plan for Thanksgiving. Making a list of grocery items & the craft project for the place name settings. Once this is well under way I'll start thinking about Christmas.

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  9. Sandra Collins says…
    10/01/2008

    Usually, once October begins I somehow seem to remember how busy this season is for our family. Then I frantically begin making plans and lists. Every year I vow that I am going to make plans earlier and every year I don't. Somehow though, our holidays are always wonderful!!

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  10. gina says…
    10/01/2008

    As a custom holiday card designer, I have to get my Santa hat on in April and wear it straight through till Christmas. (After 16 years, I've pretty much adjusted to that.) I have been reading Kolette's blog for the last month or so and would LOVE a spot in her class. Pretty please pick me!

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  11. Lisa S. says…
    10/01/2008

    I have actually started thinking about the holidays--which for use start with a vengence next Monday with one of 5 October birthdays in my family!!
    I love BPS classes and I'm sure this one will be terrific.
    Lisa S. in Texas

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  12. Tina J. says…
    10/01/2008

    As I knew I would, I'm having so much fun with this whole process! Thanks so much for letting us joing along, Ali.
    Tina J.

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  13. Nicole says…
    10/01/2008

    I have to plan early with all the handmade gifts prepare from baked goods for the neighbors, family calendars for both sides, greeting cards for my grandmother. I've started working on the calendars scrapping the monthly toppers and customized b-days & anniversaries. My family comes in every year from out of the country so we have an extra long celebration through the New Year.

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  14. angie says…
    10/01/2008

    This year on my hubby's side, we are making all homemade gifts, mamas, kids and dads included. We did this 6 yrs ago and it was so much nicer to see the gifts that came from their own hearts and hands. I have a few of those completed. Trying to get it all done early though, so I can decorate at Thanksgiving time and sit back and relax and enjoy it all.

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  15. Jennifer McNeely says…
    10/01/2008

    Yup, have a few gifts bought already - not usually this far ahead, but kinda like it. I am off on maternity leave (I return to work in middle of November) so have more time now than I will then with a one year old around.

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  16. Jaime-Lynn says…
    10/01/2008

    I have started planning for the holidays, have a few gifts stashed away and plans to make some as well!

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  17. Robyn says…
    10/01/2008

    I'm starting my Christmas cards at a workshop on Saturday. Earliest I've ever been off the mark. But I did see Advent calendars at Target three weeks ago, so clearly I'll have to schedule it for August next year if I'm to get ahead of the game.

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  18. Hannah says…
    10/01/2008

    ali, i just love your photos from yesterday! I've been doing pretty good at keeping up myself, and trying to keep things posted on my blog (holding me accountable). The large photo of Chris and Simon, above his computer...I love it! What a cool idea!
    This is my favorite time of year. I had great plans to have both of our families up for Thanksgiving this year. I think we will be moving now though, and we are not sure when, so plans are on hold...maybe next year! But, I just love decorating for fall, and the smells in the air...my favorite time of the year!

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  19. Hillary Chybinski says…
    10/01/2008

    i haven't started planning yet. . .but i noticed that as of tomorrow there are only 12 weeks. . .thanks to simplemom.com for the alert!
    Hillary

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  20. CindyML says…
    10/01/2008

    I have actually started my Christmas list of gifts to buy and have purchased about one third of them. I don't really do mnuch for Halloween - buy the candy last minute so it won't get eaten here! I have made 18 jars of jalepeno jelly for teacher gifts and have 12 more jars ready to go. Thanks for blogging and keep creating! CindyML

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  21. Julie says…
    10/01/2008

    My immediate family started a new tradition (even though it is only one year old) of giving each other handmade gifts. I haven't started but now that summer is over and fall is here I think I better get started.

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  22. Candace says…
    10/01/2008

    I started making Christmas cards in July! Now, I'm only half-finished, but at least I have the ideas down and started, along with ideas for all the handmade gifts I plan on doing. This weekend will start the great holiday blitz!

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  23. Vicki Arnold says…
    10/01/2008

    I would love some help to get through the holidays this year!!!

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  24. Peggy says…
    10/01/2008

    I have been planning so far, thanks to this blog. http://www.100daystochristmas.com/
    I'm pretty much up to date with their plan.
    I had fun last night trying to remember to take pictures. This morning so far too.

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  25. Pnutsmum says…
    10/01/2008

    I have Halloween costumes and party goodies. That's it so far! Got a B'day party to plan before I can move on to the next big thing!

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