Sharon Stanley Writes

A change is gonna do you good.....

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:31:00 +0000

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I have so many faults and weaknesses if I tried to list them all I would need at least two blogs, but one that comes to mind today is I am a scanner personality....i love to try lots of different things, usually before finishing the previous thing. I don't get bored, I just get anxious to try something new. I flip back and forth and back and forth between projects, sometimes completing them, sometimes not...rather like an attention deficit disorder for really old children.

So it will come as no surprise that I am overhauling my blog. It's time for a change. Again.

In a few weeks, stop back by for a spanking new overhauled blog with new content, old content, new ideas, old ideas, farmy things, writing things, food stuff, and some new surprises. I have several new interests (or old interests that I finally have time to explore) and I can't wait to share.

See you soon!

Poor Dog

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:26:00 +0000

She really is the sweetest dog ever....

Don't you just HATE it when they are sick or need the vet?

They just kill you when they look at you...

Our little Fifi had to have surgery....yucky lumps had to be removed.

But she's home, doing well and being spoiled by one and all.

Whew.

UNDIET

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:25:00 +0000

I promised you today you would meet

Meghan Telpner. Her book Undiet debuted across North America

this week.

But what does it mean exactly to "Undiet?"

Meghan explains it like this:

"To UnDiet is to UnDo what we've been led to believe is "healthy", break some rules, redefine and reclaim vibrant health. UnDiet living is about breaking rules and creating a lifestyle that actually works for you.

It is about questioning the paradigms that haven’t been working for us and being brave enough to do our own thing in a way that makes us sparkle."

And Meghan sparkles!

She is the happiest dieter (oops, UNdieter) I ever saw.

Of course, finding that your book is at the top of Amazon's list doesn't hurt.

This week, I committed to read

Undiet

and see what all the fuss is about.

It's fabulous. Pure and Simple.

It's 264 full color pages of vibrant living inspiration.

40 simple, delicious and whole food recipes, tips, tricks,

mind-blowing stats. Nothing is over-done...rather, simple ways you can

introduce a healthier way of living in doable baby steps.

A seven day meal plan to help you get started transforming the way you eat

and think of food, and an 8 week transition plan so you have guidance all the way.

All designed to help you see that "healthifiying" your life can be simple and fun.

And that is just what this book is....simple and fun.

Meghan graciously agreed to answer three burning questions for

my blog.

1. If a person wanted to dip their toe into the UNDIET world with ONE ACT and only one act of new healthiness, what ONE THING would you recommend first?

Drink. More. Water. Let's start there. We are made of mostly water. Water is responsible for so many metabolic processes from digestion to elimination. If we're not metabolizing, absorbing and pooping than we're not going to get the great goods in and the waste matter out. This means that despite our best efforts, they may be for nothing. Intake of fresh clean water will bring down blood pressure, lower cholesterol, make us prettier (healthier skin and a sweet glow), and make us lovely self-lubricating women. If you really want to dip your toe in the UnDiet world, you should totally try out the UnDiet Test Drive. This is a five-strategy, three-day challenge that starts by sipping more water and also gets you a full three day meal plan, and helps you to try and ditch the toxic cosmetics too. UnDiet living is not just about eating- it's a full, awesome lifestyle.

2. You positively GLOW in all videos and photos....do you use a natural blush and if so what?

See question number 1! I drink tons of water, and also loads of green juice- this is juice made with leafy greens, cucumber, parsley, cilantro, green apple... anything green! This is where we'll get loads of iron and we need that iron in our blood to make it bright. That's what gives us rich glowy skin. Free as can be blood flow and cellular hydration. I also eats tons of fat- organic coconut oil, avocados, olives, hemp seeds, chia oil, and organic ghee. Fat is vital for healthy skin. I do have one beauty care product I use- on my lips and cheeks. It's the maiden blushing balm from Living Libations . You can take a full peak into my cosmetic bag here if you like.

3. Your style (fashion-wise) is colorful, fun and seems to match your personality extremely well...what's your favorite place to shop?

My own closet! I hate shopping. It's maybe my most despised thing to do. I keep clothes forever and often have them altered over and over again until I have no choice but to retire them. I guess it's part of my UnDiet lifestyle- it extends to clothes too. I have a lot of bright vintage party dresses, that have been modified. For the rest of it, I go out twice a year and just get some extra accessories and accents to keep it fresh. My philosophy is to Recycle, Reuse and Renew. Before developing my health issues and getting into nutrition, my first love was fashion and as a kid and into my teens, I made all my clothes.

Meghan, thanks so much for taking time for this little interview.

Please be sure and check out the above links for Undiet the book, and Meghan's

website.

Meghan's creed:

Bio

Meghan Telpner is a Toronto based nutritionista and sought after media personality thanks to her refreshingly humorous, engaging and real approach to healthy living. Her online cooking courses and health programs are improving the lives of people around the world. Meghan’s book UnDiet, Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health will be released North America wide in April, 2013. Join Meghan’s community on twitter@MeghanTelpner. For more visit MeghanTelpner.com.

TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:41:00 +0000

My recent trip to the hospital was a sobering experience.

When I was little, it was one of my worst fears...having to go to the hospital...

or ride in an ambulance.

Working at a hospital for a number of years and having three kids

cured me of the hospital phobia (for the most part), but until February,

riding in an ambulance was still on my bucket list of fears.

When I finally did have to face that fear, I would happily have ridden on the HOOD of the thing if that had been the only way to get to the hospital.

God bless ambulance drivers.

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Of course, I milked my convalescence for all it was worth

and spent a good deal of time in the big chair.

I also spent some time thinking about my diet.
Why?
Because I was told to. That and my exercise routine (which is non-existent).
Yada-yada-yada I ended up on
Meghan Telpner's website.

Do you know her?
You should! She is the author of a brand new book
coming out this week called
UNDIET.

Does that pique your interest?

Meghan is a Nutritionista who as a young woman, discovered she had Crohn's disease.

Not willing to just roll over and accept this sentence, she began to research how diet

and lifestyle impact our health. 10 years later, she remains symptom free, cured of a disease believed to be incurable. "Undieting" is how she lives and what she teaches through her new book,

her website, and her classes.

Meghan's website offers tons and tons of divine recipes for everything from

snacks to smoothies, desserts to natural beauty treats!

...all made with natural, whole food.

On Friday, Meghan will be here on the blog

with her new book....come back

and meet her and get ready for the

UNDIET REVOLUTION!

Bunny Time

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:34:00 +0000

Meet Maggie Rabbit

She is the product of the ever-talented,

Alicia Paulson.

Not long ago, Alicia announced her latest creation,

Maggie Rabbit.

She offered (and I immediately purchased!) Maggie kits

which included everything necessary to create a Maggie Rabbit...the

wool felt, the liberty print fabric, yarn etc...every last little detail...and

no one does the details like Alicia.

Which might explain why she sold over 1200 of these kits

in a day or so...every kit she made...gone!

I count myself lucky to have gotten my kit...I am

working on my Maggie right now...she won't be ready for Easter,

but she is DIVINE!

Soon, Alicia promises more clothes, patterns, even little shoes! How

cute is that?

This begs the question...what is a woman well past the age of playing with

dolls, and the mother of boys, to do with Maggie Rabbit?

No clue....none. I just know she makes me happy.

Hope you have a wonderful Easter.

(and yes, I'm sure I'll have to have the patterns for more bunny clothes

as they become available!)

THINGS THAT DID AND DID NOT HAPPEN

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:31:00 +0000

I've been gone a while, but.....

I did not fall down a rabbit hole...

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or get knocked over by a cow

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I did not fly to the moon....

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or fall off a tractor....

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or out of the loft.

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I DID however have my gallbladder removed...

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which is way too much information, but it was a good picture.

And just for the record....

gallbladder-less is the ONLY way to fly.

I'll be sharing some fun new projects over the next few weeks!

Faves

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:14:00 +0000

Rae Dunn

is my new pottery obsession.

I love a good bowl and a good animal with

lots of personality. Rae Dunn makes beautiful pottery

including bowls and her dog

Wilma not only is the coolest of dogs, but has her own blog.

This is a new fave.

Do you know
Jessica Swift?
She lives in a colorful world and blogs about it.

Oh my goodness the things she sells!
RAIN BOOTS
and

EYE PILLOWS
are my faves.

Lastly, I leave you with
Lotta Jansdotter

Her graphic fabrics, books and paper products
are legendary.
Recently, I bought a couple of her sewing books
and one of her stencil kits...oh my goodness,
the projects that are rattling around in my head make my fingers itch to
get to work (or play).

If you don't know her work, check into it.

Have a wonderful weekend.
I'll be taking a little time off, so check back
in a week or two...till then, peek at these
blogs for inspiration.

MORE Folk...and a GIVEAWAY!!

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:07:00 +0000

Last week, I introduced you to FOLK magazine.

THIS week, I am excited to share a bit more of this fabulous new magazine.

I started subscribing a few months ago when it first debuted. I was impressed that most of

the editorial staff was still in college while attempting to get this unique magazine off the ground.

The premise being a "folksy" magazine that spotlights AMERICAN artisans, their crafts, their lives

and why they do what they do. Artists, performers, writers, crafters, potters, farmers and gardeners all share the pages of this beauty of a magazine. Think Martha meets People.

The photography is stellar. The articles are engaging.

Even the ads are interesting. Why? Because they are not the normal made-in-China-

products usually promoted in the glossy mags. These are ads for MADE IN USA

products by real "folks."

If you are interested, click HERE and enter the code #FOLK

for 50% off the subscription price!! You can't beat that. Please mention that you read

about FOLK on my blog (sharonstanleywrites.blogspot.com). I'd appreciate that.

I think you will be impressed....AND

If you leave a comment here by NOON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013, I will randomly

choose one sharonstanleywrites reader to receive a FREE SUBSCRIPTION

thanks to Ben at FOLK!

I know you will be impressed.

Springing Forward....

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:20:00 +0000

So, Spring is just around the corner...at least by the calendar.

Time to look ahead, wipe the cobwebs away and allow the winds

of change to gently blow new ideas into your mind. Whether writing, painting, planting or

crafting

here are a few things to jumpstart your creativity....

Eszterda has you covered if bunnies are not your thing.

(but, how could they NOT be??)

Feeling a bit peckish?

Betty can fix you up with these cute and simple nest cookies

A few posies to get you in the mood?

It just doesn't get easier than this!

or this.

Stylecourt welcomes spring with a stylish color combo of red and aqua.

Me?

Perhaps a nice outing with some of my besties.

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Folk

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:24:00 +0000

Have you seen FOLK? It's a beautiful magazine full of lovely photos and

articles. The tagline is "live authentic."

If you read blogs or are in any way connected with the creative community of artists

and writers, you will recognize lots of the folks who have written articles,

or have had articles written about them and their work.

Think "Martha Stewart for average folks."

Ben Ashby, editor, invites you to

subscribe at a special rate here.

Subscribe here

I think you will be impressed, oh and I forgot to mention

there are no huge ads taking up half the magazine...all ads are by regular small

business folks.

It's a ~~good~~ authentic thing.

Three on Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:36:00 +0000

Even though I love Winter, I couldn't help thinking about Spring when I saw

these three pretty images on Pinterest....

First, a pretty little pink house......

and I'm a sucker for a good purse....

how about this idea to stamp sweet little images on a nice stack of books?

People have the best ideas!

Happy Weekend!!

(images by standout-cabin-designs, paula haire, martha stewart on pinterest)

Announcing......

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:34:00 +0000

Tootsie McPeezalot!

Who, you ask, is Tootsie McPeezalot?

One day, you will know because....

recently, I received an email with a BOOK CONTRACT

for my book about Tootsie!!

Talk about something to be thankful for!!!

For now, here's a hint: this one was inspired by my brother.

Hopefully, in a year or so, I can give you the rest of

"the poop."
hehehehehe

Waterford 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:38:00 +0000

Every year, barring a major disaster, I go to Waterford, Virginia

for the Waterford Faire.

Quite simply, next to home, Waterford is the best place in the world.

This year was the 69th Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit.

And yes, I'm a bit late reviewing my day.

The mission of the Waterford Foundation is"... to preserve the historic buildings and open spaces of the National Historic Landmark District of Waterford, Virginia; and through education, to increase the public's knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community."

That's the key. Rural. Waterford retains it's rustic charm. It's pastures, fences, sheep, barns, etc.,

all have that "lived in" look....because they are.

Waterford is a "teaching faire" for eighteenth and nineteenth century crafts. Demonstrators and vendors are juried and sell only authentic handcrafted goods.

There are Civil War reinactments, food booths, home tours, and music in addition to art and crafts.

And they are "green" too. The traditional crafts that are the core of the Crafts Exhibit are based on making use of old and discarded materials. Making use of available materials was a matter of necessity in the l8th and l9th centuries, and traditional artisans are far ahead of the current curve.

And it's just beautiful.

Plus, no trip to Waterford is complete without a giant pumpkin.

Tuesday Loves....one day late

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:35:00 +0000

Here are a few fun things I've found recently that I LOVE for one reason or another...links included of course!

Pompom erasers for dry erase markers

brilliant.

Peacock colors

Orange Honey Butter

Why yes, please.

A pom pom bouquet

Thank you kindly.

A pretty rug

Yep, even with dirt on it, I think it could work.

Small Space

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:02:00 +0000

Just when I think I've seen all the good work/live spaces, I find this one.

Santa Barbara-based architect Matthew Hofmann

has turned this vintage l970s Airstream into the perfect work space....and has parked it

on the southern coast of California.

I can see many uses for this space...napping, reading, snacks, napping, a little work,

and did I mention napping?

Happy weekend.

Thrift

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:09:00 +0000

I love the Anthropologie catalog. It's weird, quirky, colorful and subs as really

good wrapping paper too. I came across these candlesticks

in one from last year. I wanted to make some (and did) which were really

fun to mess around with...but, get this, Antropologie was asking

$399. each. That's THREE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE dollars.

Seriously?

They are fun and even a bit strange, but really? $399?

I did not have the know-how to drill through the little thrifted goodies I found

(miss you Papa), but gorilla glue worked well for me.

Does anyone else find this price a bit much?

Do you ever find fun stuff in catalogs and make it yourself?

Purl

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:57:00 +0000

Are you familiar with the Purl bee?

It's a blog I read daily from a NYC yarn/fabric shop called Purl Soho.

If you have any interest in sewing, knitting, crocheting or

anything to do with felt....

or if colorful eye candy gets your motor running....

...then you need to add the Purl bee to

your daily read list.

But be warned...it is an addictive site and difficult to leave.

They have many many patterns, pictures and pretties to tempt you.

Bucket and Donkey

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:51:00 +0000

If you have read my blog for any length of time, you know what a

Katherine Dunn fan I am.

Katherine, for the uninformed, is an artist/writer at

Apifera Farm

and equally as important, guardian for

Pino the donkey.

You will remember, of course, that I am one of

Pino's Pie Ambassadors...and prouder I could not be.

The day after Christmas, I got my copy of Katherine's latest book,

Bucket and Donkey.

People, it's the cutest book I have read in a long time. Hear me.

The 32 page book, "Bucket and Donkey", opens with only sixty words of text, and lush full page illustrations. An old bucket in the milk barn is tossed aside due to a hole in his side. Thrown in the burn pile he assumes his life is over, but moon encourages him to dream of a new life, and he does. With the help of the Wind, and a little donkey, Bucket goes on to a life of purpose and sharing.

HOW does she do it? How does she take a BUCKET and give it

personality? She did it.

Katherine agreed to answer some questions about her creative process....and pie.

1. So really Katherine....where DO these ideas come from? Did you just look out one day and see a bucket with a hole and decide there was a story there, or something deeper?

K: Ideas pop up, often during the oddest times, or after sleep, or as I go off to sleep. I think they mull around internally for months or longer, and then something triggers them to come to the conscious...I tend to see objects as beings with personalities and they become characters for me to tell something I'm feeling, maybe about a person in my life, or an idea.

2. When did you KNOW for sure, "farm livin'" was the life for you?

K: I was born to be on a farm. I loved my Uncle's farm in North Dakota, which was my first taste of it. I dreamed of a farm since I first smelled a horse or heard wheels on gravel. Took me until 2004 when I was 43 to get one.

3. Writing or painting....which is your favorite, or does that depend on the day of the week?

K: I can't separate the two. Both are creative and my paintings tend to be stories although the meaning is more blurred in most cases. I like both and both require slightly different mindsets - for me anyway. I think writing takes more focus with no distractions where as painting I can have music on, I can be dancing for a few minutes, I can be talking on a phone and looking at the composition, etc. I think writing is much harder in many ways, but when I am writing, I am in a hole with no sound and it flows out of me. Then the editing is another stage...

4. Do you have more art workshops in the making?

K: Yes, and I am really working on making the right connections in my area too to bring children, and disabled here to draw. Children with physical challenges drawing old goats who are walking around, challenged too but still liking life. My online workshop will be adjusted slightly in the Spring to bring in more drawing/animal sessions. I have many ideas and not enough time.

5. As a pie aficionado, what's the best pie?

K: Lord. Well, I love pecan pie with walnut top- but as I age and my hips widen I love Chess pie [lemon]. Any fruit pie is part of the earth and I love it too.

Thank you ever so much for your insight. Bucket and Donkey is a charming story with

the most delightful illustrations that will make you smile each and every time you

read it. Do yourself a favor and order a copy today. Even if you don't have a child, get this book. It's one of those rare and special books written perhaps for a child, but just as meaningful and charming for an adult. This people, is a winner.

And let me also suggest her art book

Creative Illustration Workshop

which I have used so often the pages are dog-earred.

Oh, and many kisses for Pino....

Truth Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 03:24:00 +0000

Melody Ross

is an extraordinary artist with an extraordinary vision.

She and her sister Kathy are the founders of

Brave Girls Club.

"We are on a wild and crazy mission to find all of the brave women of the world...to help them find each other...then to change the world with good news, good ideas, good people, and good times. "

Last September, I began an art class through her website which is winding down in January. It's been fabulous.

But in addition to art classes, retreats and other artistic endeavors, she invites us to join her in her latest Brave Girl project....

"We are calling on Brave Girls everywhere to come together on this extraordinary project of support, encouragement, and love for our brave sisters who have been rescued from human trafficking in Manila, Phillipines."

Melody will be traveling to Manila this January.

She will be helping these women in two critical ways:

1 – She will be teaching her SOUL RESTORATION curriculum to help them realize their value as human beings, their worth, and their potential to live happy and peaceful lives with their families. (Learn about Soul Restoration online course here.)

2 – She will train them with new skills to create beautiful hand-made things to sell so that they can support themselves and their families and never feel trapped again. In 2013 Full Circle Exchange will launch the “Melody Ross Collection” – a line of handmade eco-friendly greeting cards, journals and upcycled accessories that Melody designs and teaches our sisters to make….things that you will then be able to buy from major retail partners throughout the U.S.

Melody has called on Brave Girls around the world to help with this endeavor by making simple little cards of encouragement for these women.

She will take these little cards for the women...small but important reminders or "truths" that they are being thought of by women here. It's a wonderful project that you can read about here.

Take a few minutes and read about this initiative. This trip to Manila is the first of

several trips planned. Although this trip is already underway, there will be more chances to help out by creating simple cards that offer much needed encouragement in the future. The above link will give you all the information you need to stay in the loop and join Brave Girls everywhere in this endeavor.

Time to Organize!

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:16:00 +0000

New year, time to organize!

How about a couple fun ways to organize your workspace?

Home Grown Mom on Pinterest recommends this great looking wall unit with

the built-in table. Look at all those cubbies!

And look at this new use for those metal flower baskets available at any

garden center store. Books, stuffed toys, vegetables, tools, towels, extra pillows, yarn, whew...I'm going to need a few of these.

Lastly, how about this super cute pencil holder...Clever right?

The Sweetest Occasion recently posted this on

Pinterest and would be an easy peasy project for anyone with a chunk of

wood and a drill...I can see one for paint brushes too. Presentation is

everything....

Take a look at your work room or studio.

Now get organized!

2012

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:51:00 +0000

It's been a little over a year since I decided to buckle down and write. Since then, I've had some questions about how I found a publisher and got three book contracts and what I learned along the way.

I've had some time to assess the process, learn some things and make a bunch of mistakes. I've met lots of really nice people, and found that without exception, people are more than happy to answer questions and help you out along the way. I've learned to (almost) accept rejection . I've realized that for me to "be a writer," I have to write...a lot. I've found that though helpful and important, no classes, books, conferences, workshops, websites or articles can substitute for the important but simple act of putting words on paper. I've learned that even then, there are no guarantees, so I'd better like putting those words on paper.

I've found that I can look at rejections as depressing news or a sign that I am doing my job - putting work out there to be read. And I've found I can take some of the sting out of those rejections by rewarding myself with a little treat for every 10 I get. (And I LOVE a good treat, so it's a great incentive.)

Lastly, I've learned that I have many BAD manuscripts in me, so I better get busy and get them out of the way so I can get to the good ones.

What did YOU learn in 2012?

Downton-Abbey Time

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:59:00 +0000

Vic at Jane Austen's World,

like myself, has been looking forward to season 3 of

Downton-Abbey.

I watch for lots of reasons, but mainly for the clothes.

Oh my.

Vic did an entire post showing some of the delicious fashions we can lookforward to in season 3.

Can you imagine wearing these?
Click the above link to see a ton of the beautiful clothes coming up in season 3!

So, do you watch?

Going Home to Roost

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:02:00 +0000

Bonnie at Going Home to Roost

is offering a free desktop calendar for each month of the year over at

the Roost! I love a planner. You can download this one

for your desktop and iphone too.

She is two of my favorite things: talented and generous!

Check it out, and have a great weekend!

Planning Time

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:45:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

2013

I don't know about you but I am a planner. I also like to HAVE a planner for the new year.

A place to scribble ideas, make notes, jot down, well...plans. It's always fun to find

kindred spirits, and this year I found some fun ideas for planners.

Alisa Burke

posted this handmade planner idea recently on her blog.

She is such a creative artist and her Holiday Workshop was so fun this year.

Pam Garrison

another creative artist, had two suggestions...

Susannah Conway,

who offers a FREE (yay) planner/workbook for 2013 that is a downloadable pdf

(which I took full advantage of)

and

Jessica Swift's

2013 Goal and Intention kit sold on her website for

$15.

Check out the possibilities and make some PLANS for a super 2013!

On the Sixth Post of Christmas...

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Stanley) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:36:00 +0000

My blogger gave to me...

A simple cute way to display your Christmas cards.

This from Homelife, nothing could be easier.

Wishing you nothing but peace and goodness under your tree this year.

I'll be back in January. Till then, have a wonder-filled Christmas.