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    Traveling the California Coast but . . .

    Hello all, We are out traveling the California Coast for a few days so things will be quiet on the blog front.  We are headed to to Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Monterey, Big Sur and Solvang.  We will visit some colleges, see wildlife (sea otters), Monterey Aquarium, experience the Danish town of Solvang, mini Shetland ponies, ostriches and more.   I have fond memories as a young’in vacationing in these areas so it will be fun to take our daughter.  Unfortunately, I’m sure we will see some of the devastation from the wildfires.  I’ll be sharing about our trip on Instagram and Facebook  so if you’re interested feel free to join me.  As well, I’ll…

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    You are a Masterpiece

    I just wanted you to know that you are; You are a masterpiece so precious and rare! One of a kind – no one else like you in this entire world! You are beautifully created! There is a purpose specifically defined for you! You sing a special song the world needs to hear! Your experience can encourage and change another! You are loved! Is there someone that needs to hear this?  Please feel free to share it. That’s it.  Just wanted you to know.

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    Planner Clip Virtual Make and Take

    Since I can’t be with you in person, I’d like.to do a.little virtual make and take (or tutorial) to make your own planner.embellishment. Enjoy. I’m using my friend Donna Salazar’s awesome and sweet products. You might be saying, what if I don’t have those particular supplies?  They are awesome I tell you but if you don’t here are some other options I found.  Download, size accordingly and print off a face such as this one from the Graphics Fairy which is seen here.  Then print off a crown here or here.  Cut out, color, embellish, glue to a clip and enjoy in your planner.                

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    My Planner, My Friend Part 2

    Hello friends. Well, we’ve been talking a little about creative planners. If you haven’t checked out Part 1 with some great resources on ideas, supplies and community, you can do so here. What is a planner dashboard? Well, it’s one of your first pages in your planner. Often these pages are put at the front of each section and are pleasing to the eye. They can be favorite quotes, art, pretty paper with a favorite photo or more. I enjoy drawing and painting in my planner. So don’t forget to use your own designs.  All the artwork you see here is mine however I think I may enjoy starting to…

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    My Planner, My Friend Part 1

    Creative planners have been all the rage these last couple years.  In many ways I’ve kept a creative planner for many years.  I have tried putting appointments on my phone, tried electronic planners but they’ve never worked for me.  I like seeing what needs to be done.  I like to have it right in front of me. For years I’ve been doodling in my planner so it was natural when this became a craze . . . I embraced it.  I thought I’d give you a peek into my creative planner.  It keeps me on track, keeps me sane and I feel is like a faithful friend.   I thought I’d…