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printable calendar, thanksgiving table decor, squash soup, book club news
November is here! My mind is still in September, thinking that I have tons of time left before Christmas. So I get a rude awakening every time I realise it’s actually the eleventh month of the year. One thing I am doing to still my mind and focus, is a commitment to daily journaling. On average I journal three to five days a week, but this month I am following along with the A Journal Mood challenge which gives a one-word daily prompt. I’m using my Morning Mindset Journal & Coloring Book, which has guided prompts, lots of free writing space, and a daily colouring page. I’m rediscovering the joy of colouring too!
Of course, Christmas planning is high on my list too, that’s my number one priority right now. It’s going to be a full and fun month!
November Happenings
November is Family Stories Month, Gratitude Month, and Picture Book Month
The 4th is Fountain Pen Day
The 11th is Origami Day
The 13th is Kindness Day
The 16th is Button Day
The 24th is Thanksgiving
The 26th is National Cake Day
Get a printable November Calendar with these holidays and more on the blog.
Our meeting to discuss The Gifted School is this Sunday November 6th at 10 am EST. Group members, you should have received your invite.
Our November book is An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
5 Things
1. I loved reading this heartwarming story about one dad’s experience with his daughter and my favourite musical of all time.
2. This version of squash soup with sesame, ginger, and apple, sounds just perfect for the chilly season.
3. I love me a good campus novel and a bunch from this list are going on my TBR immediately.
4. One of these beautiful DIY table decor ideas will be just what you’re looking for to create a memorable Thanksgiving dinner table.
5. Rachelle from Scrapcraftastic shares how she uses an A5 binder to organise her stickers.
News from The Callaloo Collective
Download a free calendar for November and get meal planning ideas for the month.
Plan Thanksgiving and document your daily gratitude in the My Thankful Family Planner and Journal
I’m running the Self-Care CraftVent again in December! 24 days of e-mail prompts with simple ideas to take care of yourself and your creative life. Sign up here.
Two new books in the shop!
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson