journal your christmas

it is november 21st and already the radio stations are playing continuous christmas music,
Christmas tree sellers are setting up shop
and the big 3 story inflatable Santa is standing outside the local VW dealership waving as we drive by.
mr 3-story tall Santa has become one of our most favorite Christmas traditions.
we all joke and argue over who Santa is really waving at.
(i still think he is waving at me, wink)

the holidays get crazy.
not sure how and why, but they do.

"live a life inspired. dream with possibility"

how does that apply to the holidays?
step outside of your comfort zone,
think more creatively about the sights, smells, actions and traditions that surround the holiday season.

why have i never taken a photo or documented the story of the 3-story tall Santa?
he is a big part of our Christmas tradition.

so this year journal your Christmas
i am all in!
this is shimelle's online workshop that  includes daily prompts from the 1st of December to the 6th of January, the twelfth day of Christmas.

i am going to document this holiday season with a fresh new perspective, inspired and filled with possibility!

and best of all so can you!!
shimelle has generously offered 2 seats in her journal your Christmas class.
leave your comments to today's post and be entered to win!

but wait that's not all!!

each of the winners wins a spot for themselves and a spot for a friend so they will already have a Christmas journal buddy from day one!

dream with possibility people!

Comments

[Samantha Piette]

Oh, oh, PICK ME! I would love a spot in this class! Such a wonderful idea to be able to get all those Christmas traditions recorded! :-)

[Sheri]

Journal your Christmas sounds like a great idea!! Thanks for the info on it.

[Kristen]

I used to journal daily, sometimes twice a day, and now that I have 3 kids, now that it's probably more important than ever, I haven't done it in months! So i'm excited about this idea, and what a perfect time to start it. I hope I win!! :O)

[jkhenson]

How cool is that?! :) I am looking forward to journaling my December, class or not! :) So many traditions that I want to document for my girls! :)

[Lisa Marie]

I always try to do this, never happens. I get caught up in the rush and stare at empty pages at the end. Sounds like fun and would love to try with a friend. Just the push I need to keep going,....I think I can....I know can.....

[Julie S.]

What a great way to remember what is right about this season. With everything happening in the world right now, it's the perfect season to keep it simple.

[Krys]

PLEASE pick me so I can journal my Christmas!!!
I'm just at the tail end of Jessica Sprague's Stories in Hand class - this will be a PERFECT holiday class to take!
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! PICK ME!

[Miranda]

I always have the hope of slowing down and enjoying all of the little things about christmas, but then the rush sets in and well....you know the rest. This class would be an awesome way to really stop and look around during the holidays!

[Lynn Judge]

I would so love to be in her class - I have heard they are amazing! On top of that I need all the help i can get at christmas time!! Thanks

[Julie]

Very cool!! Love that they give daily prompts.

[Krys]

I just sent my $30 via PayPal... Can't wait to start!!!

[MandyKay]

This sounds like fun, I am keen to pick up some new traditions now that our children are 19yrs and 21yrs old. I don't think I used to think much of traditions when they were little.

It would be great to journal about this Christmas in particular to document these new traditions in our grown up household.

[Becky in VA]

Thanks for this chance! I feel like this season is going to fly by already so this would be a great way to help me slow down!

[Laura Sexton]

What a wonderful idea! It makes me want to sit down right away and document all those things that we think are just little things. Thanks, Donna!

[Susan]

I often think about doing this, but never seem to get started. This might just be the KITA I need!!

[Sarah]

Please don't put me in the draw - I'm already in the class, but just had to say that I hope you'll be joining in the chat, and sharing pages. How exciting to have you in the same virtual room as me :)

[StacyS.]

I would love to win - I have everything ready to get started on a December album to document the holiday season. My best friend could also use the inspiration as she works entirely too hard and could really use something special like this!
There is so much that has happened this year for both of us and I would love to do this project together:)
Thanks, Donna!
StacyS. (Alberta, Canada)

[Katie]

Since the end of Christmas last year I have dreamed of a less stressful and hectic Christmas this year. I really want to soak in my kids(6 & 5) and all the magic and wonder of this season! I'm doing good so far :) Would love to take part in this workshop!

[Gale]

I live in a rural area we don't have any radio stations that play continuous Christmas music. : (

[Brittany]

Hey Donna. I think this is such an awesome idea. The last two Christmases I have lost Grandparents very close to Chrsitmas day so the holiday season has become somewhat sad for my family and I. This year, as everyone is healthy I started thinking about what it was like before we lost grandparents. I want to get back to that and remeber that feeling again. I have such wondful family. This year my mom and I along with my sister and brother are going to have a full day of baking and do all the same things we used to do years before. I will document this year as a way of remebering. Thanks for the awesome ideas.

[Patricia ZF]

Great idea! Love your blog ~ inspiring for sure! This sounds like the perfect way to stop and reflect on what's really important in life during this season. Thanks for sharing!

[Colleen]

great idea and I think the kids would love to go through this in a few years.
Thanks again

[Sandi K]

Wow - what a generous gift. I would love to journal my Cmas with a friend. What a great way to be conscious of all the blessings of the everyday. Love that.

[Dale Anne]

What a FABULOUS giveaway....Shimelle does such GREAT classes!!!

[michelle t.]

Thanks for doing this! Such a good idea - this year my DH lost his job and we are looking at ways to make Christmas not about the LOOT for the kids - but filled with even more fun! I hadn't even thought about documenting the process.

[Amy A.]

Thank you for the inspiration! This year I AM going to take those pictures of things around town that are traditions. Like the person on Main St. that has the "Charlie Brown tree in their window :D

[Andrea Chrupcala]

Oh my Donna......That is a FAB prize! I know you will rock this class....would love to join you!!!!

:)

[TerriB in Oregon]

I want to do this! Pick me and I know who I will pick for a buddy!! What a fantastic gift! So very generous!

[Julia/Scrappiola]

This is exactly what I need!! There is so much that I want my DD to remember from her childhood - the everyday - but sometimes it is hard to take the time to document it. Thank you so much!!!

[Karen]

I used to journal just about everyday before I had kids, but once they arrived, it just seems harder and harder to do. And now having kids, I should be journaling more to keep track of their day to day lives. This sounds like a great way to get that going again and also would go great with Ali Edwards Christmas photo everyday album.

Thanks,
Karen

[Colleen F]

I just signed up for the class about two weeks ago. Heard about it last year but decided to wait and do the entire class this year. Can't wait for it to start.

[dawn]

This is so generous! Just what I need to get into the spirit!! :-)

[Lisa]

what a great idea...it's all about documenting those memories, and sometimes your mind just goes blank, right? Great to have prompts to move things along.

[Linda]

I would love to do this. I will pick my sister to be my buddy. Thanks for the fun give-away!

[Angie]

I would love to win this! I saw a completed album from this class last year, it was gorgeous!

[Mary H.]

I've taken this class the past two years in a row and I VOW that this year I will actually DO something with it!

[Michael Ann]

Oh wow! That is so very cool! Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. I love searching for the right gift, the decorations, just everything. Thanks Donna.

[Katee L.]

What a great early present! I'd love to get this and share with my mom! It would be fun to see our different perspectives; we spend Christmas day together, but that's about it. Thanks, Donna!

[Barb]

Love the idea of the prompts.....it seems like I need a "kick in the a.." to know what to start writing!

[amy coon]

I would soooo love to take this class and have something of "structure" in my life over the next chaotic months. Love your blog girlfriend!!!!
Amy

[Dawn]

Fabulous giveaway! I always have good intentions to journal, and then get sidetracked with life. What a great time of year to get into it!

[Erica]

I would love to journal along! What a great way to remember your holidays for years to come! Great give away!

[Sherry]

You are so right. We do have a lot of Christmas traditions that we are taking for granted by not recording them. Wow. I am really going to have to pay attention in the hustle and bustle...thanks for the reminder!

[Jackie Wood]

Sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate and enjoy the season! Thanks for the opportunity to join in on the fun.

[Jacqui]

Hi Donna.. Please pick me... this sounds like something I can put to good use! I've been contemplating journalling christmas and making an album etc.... this would be just perfect!!!!!

[Stephanie B]

I have heard great things about this class. I would love to win a spot. Thanks!

[lah]

Christmas is by far not my favorite holiday. Maybe this class would help me discover the joy. I also am not much of a writer so maybe would help with that also.

[Kathy]

This is such a GREAT idea! The perfect way to hold onto those wonderful holiday feelings.

[Debbi]

I would love a chance at this giveaway....maybe it would motivate me to journal more often. I have good intentions, but sometimes I need a kick in the rear. Love your work. Thanks for sharing
debbim

[Melanie Bond]

I would love this gift! This is really the last year to have my children all together before they head through different stages in "becoming a grown-up". One goes to college, one goes to the military, and that leaves us one at home for only 2 more short years! Journaling this Christmas would be a memorable one!

[Jen Keith]

I would so so love to be part of her class. I think it will be nice to do something like with it being the first x-mas since my dad passed away

[michelle norris]

journaling about x-mas is something I always wanted to do but it seems like december just jumps on you and with all the chaos it is over before i know it. This year i would like to slow down a bit a document what is most important to our family. michelle

[Melissa Miller]

I keep going back to her website thinking I need to sign up for this class. I just might have to do it!!

[AnnieB]

Journal....I need all the help I can get. This class sounds like the perfect solution!

[Melissa]

Oh pick me!!! That class sounds good!

[Lynette C]

Thank you for the journaling idea. In San Jose CA "Christmas in the Park" is our tradition here. Even the banner that goes up every year says that: "Christmas in the Park. A San Jose Tradition". My family goes there every year and it has place in my yearly scrapbook. And thanks for the giveaway too.

[Suzi]

I would love this opportunity!
I even know which friend I would ask to play :)

Thanks Donna & Shimelle

[Rene]

Now that my kids are grown I regret not having journaled the traditions we always had, like a Charlie Brown Christmas tree every year that we went and picked up on Christmas eve. Man, those were good times and I miss them...*sigh*

[chris]

i have seen others that have done this class they are fab. who ever wins will be soo lucky. i would love to be lucky and wish everyone else luck.
christine

[Amy]

How divine! I am finishing up Jessica Sprague's Stories in Hand class and I just finished up a journal to document the month of December. Shimelle's class would be the perfect icing on the cake to this holiday season.

[Cindy]

Oh!! That is so sweet!!

I love the holidays - the best part is watching it through my children's eyes! I just love giving them gifts more than anything - even though they don't know Mommy bought them!! The magic of Santa!! Children do believe in things they cannot see!!

[jen in pa]

what a great idea! i would love to win this class!

[Shellz]

I would love to take a journaling class. It's even better that we get to share it with someone.

[Michelle B]

you can pick me! I would LOVE it!

[Heather Topich]

I love the sound of that class... I have already started thinking about how I want to record our December fun, and this would give my project a big boost!

[Shannon in WA]

This is such an awesome idea! My family has so many little stories that might be forgotten if they're not documented. I think one of my favorite things about Christmas is all of the little things leading up to Christmas Day. And those are exactly the things that could be forgotten! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Amber C]

What an awesome idea! I can't wait!!!

[Melissa]

Oh, I would LOVE a seat in Shimelle's class. I took a class from her a few years ago at the Tulsa CKC and it still remains one of the best classes I have taken to date. Very inspiring. And she has the cutest Midwest-English (as in London) accent. A couple of us are going to be very lucky!

[Jackie Hughes]

Thanks for the reminder and encouragement to journal December. I'd love to win the class!

[Leslie McCarthy]

I need to do this, too...to capture the magic of my kids still believing in Santa and all the lists and prep and waiting!

[ConnieC]

very nice. I love Shimelle's classes.

[Wendy in MD]

Pick me! Pick me! :) I need all of the motivation to stay in the spirit this season and reminders as to what it's all about! I'd love to participate in this class.

[Sarah]

With two new babies at home, this is a GREAT time for me - their first Christmas - to start journaling and preserving memories for them. Sounds like a great class for me!

[Joanne]

This sounds like a lot of fun! Christmas is not my favorite holiday (I know. Scrooge) but this might just help make it a little more tolerable.

[Rachel]

Waht a great idea!! I am always looking for a great way to remember the holiday season. Thanks for the chance to win!!

Rachel