A Second Chance for Cards
After the holidays, we like to keep our holiday cards out and on display for several weeks. The kids love to look at the pictures and we enjoy seeing familiar faces of friends and family - without having to log on to Facebook.
When it is finally time to take down our cards, we like to recycle our cards to give them a second chance. This year, we will be donating our holiday cards to St. Jude's Ranch for Children - an organization that cares for abused, neglected and abandoned children. The Recycled Card Program offers the children an opportunity to reconstruct the cards and sell them to learn about entrepreneurship skills. They even accept birthday cards and thank you cards! We look forward to sending them packages all year long.
A Desire to Inspire
Our fireplace mantel had began to clear out as our book advent calendar counted down the days to Christmas. Naturally, it only took drawing upon previous inspiration to improve the festivity factor. It was easy. It was quick. Inexpensive and fun. Here are a couple quick images to continue the inspiration.
Deer Silhouette available here
Joy to the World printable available here
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A desire to inspire is exactly what this blog is all about.
Our goals include...
* to be authentic *
* cultivate curiosity *
* create community *
* endlessly explore *
* connect *
These conversations online are the same conversations we (Amy & Erin) have. With ourselves. Each other. Customers. Clients. Friends. Family. Whether you are an old friend or new follower, this space - this place - will be our little corner of the world where we will share our inspirations and where we also hope to be inspiring to you. We look forward to a new year, with new ideas, fresh energy and the opportunity to continue doing what we love.
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The Reason of the Season
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A good deed does indeed brighten a dark world. Inspired by stories like this one here this holiday season, we set out to plant our own seeds to inspire good deeds. If you are looking for ways to give back this season, consider Charity Navigator, a great resource for researching your favorite, and perhaps some new, non-profit organizations.
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We Wish You A Maily Christmas and a Wrappy New Year!
Holiday Printables and Decor Ideas
Need some last minute decoration help as the days quickly countdown to the arrival of in-laws, siblings, nieces and nephews? All of these projects simply require paper, ink, a printer, scissors, tape and/or some old picture frames. Maybe a few dollars. Here are the quick links to get you from bare spaces to festive places in no time.
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yes...this one requires glue and glitter!
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And for the more ambitious...
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Now you know what we're working on tonight!
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