(and how I made mine in 2021) I just finished the last detail in my 2021 Summer Memories Mini Album. It has been so fun to look back through it this week, add the finishing touches, and relive my summer. Here are my TOP FIVE reasons you should create a summer memories scrapbook. Bookmark thisContinue reading "Top 5 Reasons to Create a Summer Memories Scrapbook"
Essay on the recent Parkland Institute Conference
I have been working on more pieces like this as a way to practice essay writing and express my critical thinking. It took me a ridiculously long time to write, and I personally think this piece would maybe get a 60% if graded, so I have a lot of practice ahead of me! Thanks forContinue reading "Essay on the recent Parkland Institute Conference"
Daily Pages Creative Habit
I started this small book at the end of September 2021 in response to a "Daily Pages Challenge" initiated by a favoured online personality and creator. I was looking for a kick in the butt to get back to my craft room, get creative, and take some pressure off. Two months later, one finished book,Continue reading "Daily Pages Creative Habit"
September Hiking in Jasper National Park
For Part One of this series - "September Camping in Jasper National Park", click here. INTRODUCTION There are hundreds of trail choices in Jasper National Park, depending on your goals and skill level. We chose three trails that offer a variety of options, for both the seasoned hiker and the tourist with little experience. IContinue reading "September Hiking in Jasper National Park"
September Camping in Jasper National Park
The "view" from their campsite. That's the bathroom building in the middle ground. Wow oh wow I pulled off a last minute (for me), long weekend camping trip to Jasper. In September. With two longs hikes. If feels like I should get at least 3 medals and eighteen gold stars for this one. For beingContinue reading "September Camping in Jasper National Park"
Full Moon Picnic
Thanks in part to struggling for many years being a single mom trying to do all the roles, and being a working parent with depression, I haven't been taking the time to craft personal rituals and traditions. This is something that is important and interesting to me, but it never won out in the timeContinue reading "Full Moon Picnic"
I Quit Art Night
What happens when you want to quit an activity that you host? A few months earlier, I got some strong clues that Online Art Night really wasn't working for me. I had been riding the struggle bus for ages, so I quickly brainstormed a "rebrand". Thinking I could re-ignite my enjoyment by changing up theContinue reading "I Quit Art Night"
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