take time for nature

we just returned from this glorious place.
nothing like a little time in nature to
rejuvenate your soul,
relax your body,
and
quiet your mind.

what is your favorite place in nature?
how about taking a little time there this week.
enjoy.

take time to honor

oh, i love today : memorial day
time to
think
remember
respect
and
honor.

let's continue to take time to honor all week.
honor a tradition
honor your country
honor your heritage
honor your family
honor yourself.

what will you take time for this week?
take a photo, i can't wait to see what you come up with.

take time to grow

spring is here, the sun is warm, the days are sweet.
growing season is here...

this week let's think about growth
and take time for it.
grow your garden
grow a talent
grow your spirit

be inspired and..
be a gardener in your own life this week.

take time to cook

i was seriously contemplating making this week
take time for chocolate
or
take time for treats
or maybe
take time for 23 chocolate chips cookies in one afternoon...
(yes, that was me today)
but in hopes to keep us all a little healthier,
i deem this week simply:
take time to cook

cook a favorite dinner.
whip up a tasty treat.
share or eat alone.
whatever...
how will you take time to cook this week?

don't forget to document it in your album!

take time for you

do you remember the last time you stopped
and took some special time just for you?
you know, i don't.
between making dinner, cleaning the bathroom, running to meetings,
it is hard to take time for me.
but this week i am going to.
it might be a half hour to read my new book,
or maybe a soak in the tub.
whatever it is, it is happening.

are you on board?
how will you take time for yourself this week?

take time to write

as much as i love capturing my little world through photos,
i also love capturing it through words.
i love jotting down the funny things my kids say
celebrating and documenting my days in my journal
and writing little notes to my husband

so this week:
let's take time to write

write an email to a friend
a journal entry about your day
a poem for your kids
a love letter
whatever...
just take time to write

take time to celebrate

my weekend:
a wedding.
a birthday.
a baby shower.
another birthday.

lots of celebrating. and lots of fun.
i mean, really, who doesn't love a celebration...
so hey,
this week take time to celebrate.
something little, or something big.
just enjoy the celebration.

what will you take time for today?

take time for inspiration - color book

my kids love learning their colors.
here is a cute and clever little color book to help them on their way.

first, take a picture of your child in their own environment with different colored objects.
(like my daughter eating her yellow banana, or my little boy and his red truck)

second, insert them on a blank memorymixer page and use this tutorial to add the color name underneath the photo.

then print out the pages, punch a hole through them, and fasten together with a metal ring.

take time for color

what's your favorite color?
mustard yellow? grass green? brick red?
whatever it is, let's celebrate it.

color is all around us, waiting to be enjoyed.
this week take a time for color.
wear those bright red shoes -
soak in the those vibrant spring daffodils -
enjoy and colorful salad for lunch-
spend an afternoon coloring with your children.
i can't wait to hear what you come up with!

take time. capture. insert in album. done.

take time to explore

perhaps its the long-awaited for warmer weather,
but spirit of exploration caught hold of me and my kiddos today.
we journeyed out this morning to an exciting new spot,
with the purpose of discovery. looking closely, examining, exploring.
and let me tell you , it was just what we needed.

that is what i challenge you to do this week: take time to explore
explore your neighborhood
explore nature
explore a talent hidden inside you
explore your creativity

then document your exploration and drop it into your take time album.
can't wait to hear what you take time for!

take time to read

hey all.
here is a question:
what you like to read?

novels, newspapers, magazines, blogs?
textbooks, nonfiction, cookbooks?
whatever it is,
take a little time this week to read.
then document it for your take time album.

i took a little extra time to cuddle up with my kids and their favorite books this morning. so glad i did :)

take time for you: weekly challenge

ready for this week's challenge?
this is what i want to know:
how did you take time to listen this week?

leave a comment by sunday night at midnight mst.
bonus entry if you upload a picture or page to the gallery or facebook!
a random winner be announced monday the 14th and will win
$10 gift certificate to the memorymixer store.

happy weekend and take time to enjoy the little things!

take time to listen

stop what you are doing.
close your eyes.
take a deep breath.
and take time to listen....
what little sweetnesses do you hear?

some of my audible treasures of today included:
the falling rain, my daughter's laughter, and my husband's guitar serenades.
so glad i took time to listen.

what about you?
what will you take time to listen to today?

don't forget to document it in your take time album!

take time for inspiration - project reconnect

need reconnection inspiration? it's waiting for you in the memorymixer store.

looking to reconnect with a friend?
put together a sweet card using this fun kit...


wanting to reconnect with someone who has made a difference in your life?
create this beautiful 'because of you' book. a treasure.


need a little time to reconnect with yourself?
work on this 'my story' quickmix.



what will you take time for today?

take time to reconnect

i was in for quite a treat when i woke up this morning...
an extra special lunch with an extra special old friend.
we talked for hours.
reminisced about our college days together.
laughed until we cried.
got caught up.
we reconnected.

and that is what i challenge you to do this week:
take time to reconnect
with a friend, a hobby, yourself,
whatever you are inspired to take time for.
don't forget to post a picture and drop it in your take time album.

i can't wait to see what you come up with!

take time for inspiration - love designs

looking for love? find it in the memorymixer store.
here are some of my fav love themed designs:

take time for fun - freebies

here are this week's freebies:
love you to!

take time for love

if there was ever a week to take time for love, it would be this week.
and what better day than valentine's day to start the week off?

so stop, slow down, and take a little time for love in your life.
the
smiles.
laughs.
nose kisses.
kind words.
sweet treats.
the love.


xoxoxoxoxo


what will you take time for today?

take time for inspiration - calendar ideas

welcome to thursday.
today i'm so excited to share with you some lovely goodies from the memorymixer store.
a few more things to help you take time for organization this week:

1. this happy calendar - just drop in some photos and you are done!


2. these beautiful months of the year. perfect for finishing your calendar.


3. this perpetual calendar. great for organizing birthdays, anniversaries, and other dates.




4. this pocket calendar. simple and sweet.

take time for organization

i did the most exciting thing on friday.
something i have been waiting a long time to finally accomplish.
something that has made me smile all weekend.

guesses?
i organized my spices!!
that is right.
matching jars, alphabetical order, perfectly perfect.

there is something about organization that makes me so happy and content.
i love an organized drawer, purse, computer...
don't you?

this week take a little time for organization.
then document it with a photo and plop it in your take time album.
get going!



what will you take time for today?