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Remembering 20 Years Later - Memories of 9/11

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Remembering 20 Years Later - Memories of 9/11

Greetings to my pen and paper lovers,

I hope you enjoyed this summer and are looking forward to the upcoming fall and winter seasons. As a change of pace from my usual blog posts, I wanted to take this moment to reflect on the tragedy of September 11th, an unforgettable event that changed the world forever. Those of us who experienced it in some way, shape, or form, will never forget that day and how many lives were lost, who left us way too soon.

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Just Journal It: Tips for Making Your Own Bullet Journal

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Just Journal It: Tips for Making Your Own Bullet Journal

There are all different types of journals you can keep—one for to-do lists, one for future goals, one for ideas you don’t want to forget. And one of the most visually pleasing ways to keep a journal is through bullet journaling. Here are a few tips to get you started: First of all, try to stick with it. If you’re looking to start journaling because you want a quick way to jot down your thoughts, bullet journaling might not be the solution. This style can take time to master and, because it’s meticulous in nature, might take up a little...

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Upcycled Greetings

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Upcycled Greetings

The annual sending and receiving of holiday greeting cards starts as a pile of heartfelt messages that are proudly displayed and shared. This year, use these simple ideas to give last year’s cards a second life! All you will need is a variety of holiday greeting cards, scissors, a decorative craft punch, a hole punch, some glue, a long piece of string, and some scraps of ribbon.     Make place cards for this year’s holiday dinner.Hold your holiday card horizontally, so that the fold is at the top. Cut the card into half or even thirds, depending on the...

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