Time Capsule: The Year in Review + A New Year Questionnaire

We are all about getting organized in the new year. From closets to calendars, it is the perfect time for a fresh start. But sometimes we forget to record and organize ourselves internally. Here is an easy and quick way to catalog some collective thoughts on 2011 and take note of what your little ones are thinking as we all start 2012. The perfect thing to do now for a time capsule memory in the future.

{The Year in Review 2011}

and 

{A New Year Questionnaire - January 1, 2012}

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Time Capsule of memories.

Day 2: Daily Words

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Day 1: Daily Words

We are taking on a new challenge - OK, several new challenges - in 2012. One of those challenges includes sharing our favorite words of wisdom with you. Every. Single. Day. Starting now...

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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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