Janna Wilson

TGIF and FFAF

Thats...

Thank GOD it's Friday

and

Free For ALL Friday!

Woot woot!

I made this printable a while back before school started because apparently my kids NEED a checklist or they NEED me to repeat a task to them at LEAST three times. This morning was a reminder that I needed to revisit the checklist because things simply were/are NOT getting done. 

One of the most valuable lessons I hope to instill in my children is RESPONSIBILITY. This little printable is something I hope can be of value for my own kids (starting today) and maybe you and yours could benefit from it as well. You can download the pdf and fill in specific chores. Yes, folks-- gotta love the editable pdf! Laminate it and use it over and over or just print and copy as needed.

Download Daily Check List 

I hope you enjoy and can use this little tid bit. I'm off to print and laminate now. 

Happy weekend!

Janna

 

 

Random Acts of Craftiness...and togetherness

This last week Sara and I got excited. She was making shirts for her cheer team -- then as usual-- we had a million ideas and it went from there. So needless to say she's been busy and I've appointed myself her graphic designer and great things have happened. We've created some fun patches/pockets for School Spirit apparel. You buy the iron on and put it on YOUR favorite tee. Easy!

The greatest thing that has happened-- is we've had a this one week out of this whole summer that I wasn't working --and we spent it together. Making. Creating. Laughing at ourselves (mostly me.) Doing what we love most. Yes, there are plenty of other things I should have been doing, but this was the last week before school started. I can look back on this and remember these happy times, the togetherness. Time well spent with my girl who is growing up way too fast.

Then I made some fun things for Emmy- my niece :)

And this linen towel for a special friend. 

If you are interested in purchasing any of our little goods- check out the Etsy Shop or email us :) 

 

Doors close, windows open...

Little bits of joy and happiness...blessings. They are all around us. Every day its a choice...to see the good or wallow in the not so good. 

I made the choice to leave a good job these last weeks. Some look at me like I'm stupid. Good pay, awesome benefits, nice folks. But I walked away on FAITH. Faith that my path will lead to another good thing, something that works better for our family perhaps. Truly, I didn't mind the work, I like to work-- but looking ahead when school starts (for me AND the kids) I knew that I wasn't willing miss things that I've been missing. I know that God will provide, sustain. 

In the midst of making that decision-- some pretty awesome things have happened -- [BIG] windows have opened. I've been contacted by two women I admire greatly and have been truly blessed beyond belief. I still am pinching myself. 

No. 1:

(drumroll please....)

I'm going to be attending 

I still can hardly believe it. I'm going to Stationery Academy!!! I received a call from Whitney English HERSELF. She has an amazing product for creatives-- for everyone! The Day Designer. I can't decide which is my favorite but I absolutely LOVE this floral!!! 

Yep. Someone I admire greatly. One word. Authentic. With years of experience in retail and wholesale experience in the paper business...I'm thrilled to death to have this opportunity to attend. Stationery Academy is a two day intensive interactive experience with about 20 paper preneurs who all have something to give. Folks leave the experience enriched, connected and on fire. Spending some time with like minded creatives. I've followed the event for a couple of years-- and wanted to go ever since. Its more than how to break into stationery-- its branding, marketing, business savvy--all applicable to the direction I hope to go. I cannot wait. 

No. 1:

Well, I can't say much about this one, honestly, I don't have much to tell. But if it works out I will SREAM IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS!!! A savvy lady contacted me a few weeks ago and well, potentially offered me a dream job-- that just three weeks prior I said to my husband..."I would love to do this." Would appreciate prayers for this situation to work out for the best...whatever that may be. Thanks.

In the meanwhile I'm counting all those little blessings and throwing back the curtains to feel the breeze through those little windows-- literally I have my windows open today!!! What a beautiful day!