Journal With Me

 Dora Phillips

What to do?  Start with a journal.  You can scrap a fancy one or buy one you like.  I spent a few nights making one for all the women in my life from my 8 year old niece to my Aunt (who would kill me if I acknowledge her as our oldest living female relative -- whoops, just did).  As you can see from the cover of the magazine, I started out with 10 journal gifts and have kept on making them.  I did keep them all as simple and flat as I could since I want them to hold up to lots of use.

Next step?  Bookmark the blog:  http://journalwithme.blogspot.com/ and tune in each Sunday (or when you can early in the week).  Take a bit of time to ponder the thought and then write a page or two.  Enjoy some fond memories, work through some painful feelings, giggle and relive a bit of you.  No need to hunt for pictures--this is not a scrap thing, but a girl thing.  Feel free to have a bit of chocolate at hand to promote clear thinking.

Final step?  Spread the obsession.  If you are enjoying yourself, give another gal pal the gift of herself.  Hand her a journal, a pen, and our virtual jar.  Give her a hug and a nudge.  And remember to take a little time for you--your future self will thank you for it and so will those who treasure a piece of you on down the line.

Design Note:  I love this question paper for my preteen niece's journal.  She was always one to ask questions about EVERYTHING.  I am certain that she is going to be a strong journal sister.

Design note: With this being a 'mom' journal, I wanted something that represented me, the mom. Pink is my favorite color so naturally I chose shades of pink. I added the line of three hearts to represent my three children. And a pink mom notebook wouldn't be complete without a few sparkly jewels! Totally me!  

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