tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:10:28 +0000http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Andrew Allgaier)Blogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-1489998132433409583Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:16:00 +00002010-03-15T09:44:34.642-07:00free fontCK JotJo Totesgive-awaySo delighted to start off the week with an awesome give-away. Check this out.It's a camera bag/purse hybrid for ladies who would like to carry their dSLRs with them on a day-to-day basis, or keep their camera discreet while traveling. Um, hello. Sign me up. I've been using mine for about a week and it's so perfect for my everyday on-the-go needs. I love that I can adjust the compartments (I'm http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/give-away-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)1399tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-552434985104516Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:28:00 +00002010-03-12T10:39:24.423-08:00RAKwinnersWe all know what that stands for. Random Act of Kindness.I am sharing this experience with you because there is a lesson in here for everyone.I was at WalMart with the kiddos the other day. As you see in yesterday's post, I was in the market for cheap-slip-on-Crock-like shoes for Claire. Something that I don't mind if she destroys. Out of the blue Porter says, "Mom, let's get these for Little http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/rak-give-away-winners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-1270422337963670427Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:01:00 +00002010-03-11T07:12:44.322-08:00POTDSorry, Claire. It's time to bid farewell to your favorites.What do you have in your home that probably needs to retire? Clear something away today. Get rid of unnecessary clutter. If it's sentimental, take a picture. Again, the beautiful thing about photography. So go on. Do it. Even just one thing. And then leave a comment and tell us what it was that you threw away, recycled, or donated.Besideshttp://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/all-good-things-must-come-to-end.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-5368926691318844999Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:20:00 +00002010-03-10T07:39:20.833-08:00photographygive-awayPhoto of me by Kevin Allgaier.Digital frame found here.Photography. The art of capturing a moment that results in an image. Our way of trying to visually freeze bits of time. I think most of us can say that we deem photography as a blessing. I know I do. You don't have to be a well-trained professional to take a decent picture. I learned this a long time ago. I have had a few hits among many http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/ode-to-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)777tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-8304412138704272301Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:20:00 +00002010-03-09T13:21:59.952-08:00Q and A playI am answering another batch of 20 questions that you have asked. Sticking with my plan to answer each one in 3 words or less.Q: What was the font you used for Claire's Pinkalicious party invitation?A: GiddyUpQ: I know you are from Maryland. How did you end up in Arizona?A: Love my husband.Q: What is your most dreaded everyday task? The thing you most dislike doing?A: Cleaning the highchair.Q: http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/3-words-or-less-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-7839320401682413626Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:52:00 +00002010-03-08T11:54:03.590-08:00floral designMy latest kick, as many of you know, is floral design. I'm relying on 3 things as I make an arrangement:1. A little bit that I learned in a floral design class I took in college about 13 years ago. I know. How fun is that for a class?2. The influence of other people's work (pretty arrangements I see).3. My instincts.This is purely for fun. For play. No pressure. While we were in Utah last week, Ihttp://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/floral-fest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-2779207283079378630Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:55:00 +00002010-03-08T06:07:18.088-08:00Our little family just spent a week in Utah, along the beautiful Wasatch mountains. And on them too.Being on holiday with my family meant taking a break from the computer. Just a couple quick blog entries and I was pretty much non-existant on Facebook & Twitter. But we're back and settling in to normal life again. Part of my "normal" life these days means staying in touch and sharing ideas. It's http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/back-from-holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-3159665662254553244Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:36:00 +00002010-03-04T06:42:23.017-08:00The Paper LifeinterviewI recently had the chance to chat and chat and chat about all sorts of stuff -- starting a business, the theory behind Project Life, the evolution of personal style, how I feel about scrapbooking, etc. This conversation with Amy Coon (The Paper Life) is on her blog. I get pretty passionate in the interview. Sweet Amy hardly got a word in at times. ; )Click HERE to listen.http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/have-listen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-5118693525411698912Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:29:00 +00002010-03-02T07:26:27.890-08:00Q and A playLast week I invited you to ask anything you wanted. Just for fun. No rules. The twist? I have to answer in 3 words or less. I'll answer a bunch more, but here's a start.Q: Will you ever write another book?A: Not anytime soon.Q: What makes you happy at this moment?A: Hands-down: family.Q: What is something special you would do to brighten someone's day?A: Borrow their kids.Q: How do you organize http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/03/3-words-or-less-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-4746403797545365253Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:29:00 +00002010-02-26T12:55:45.177-08:00Q and A playProject Lifefloral designdigital Project LifeHello, Friday. And hello to all you fine people. I had an awesomely creative day yesterday. Didn't even sit down at the computer until 11:00 pm. Spent time with a couple of my besties and hung out with my family and I put together something beautiful for our home. Here's a hint.I'd show you the whole thing but then I'd have to kill you. Actually, it's the perfectionist in me. I have just a teeny http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/things-to-know-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-189161919626738342Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:00:00 +00002010-02-24T13:04:17.057-08:00Q and A playLet's have some fun today. (I would argue that it's fun around here every day!)Ask me anything. Anything at all. It has to be a question that I can answer in 3 words or less. That's the only rule. Well, that ... and Be Nice. What you ask me is entirely up to you. I'll choose 20 questions to answer in a post this week. Maybe more. We shall see. Fire away.http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/you-ask-i-tell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)240tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-4257364779019143873Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:18:00 +00002010-02-24T06:19:10.603-08:00wedding giftProject LifeThis was the note I attached to a bridal shower gift last night (click on it to enlarge):The gift, naturally, is Project Life. And I happen to think it's a brilliant wedding gift. Think about that for a second. How cool would that be to have a record of daily glimpses of your first year of marriage? What I wouldn't do for that. Know anyone getting married soon?I'm just sayin'.PS - I just checked http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/appropriate-wedding-gift.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-5213845093172390041Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:44:00 +00002010-02-22T12:59:51.911-08:00home decorphotographyfloral designfriendsgirls day outAllison Tyler JonesI was creatively fed over the weekend. (Seriously, how amazing is this door? This color?)Thanks to a super supportive hubby, I was able to spend the entire Saturday with some girlfriends as we enjoyed GIRLS DAY OUT. I am immensely blessed to be surrounded by amazing women in my life - near and far. Obviously we were looking forward to spending time with each other ... shopping, eating, gabbing http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/weekend-inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-3853964968971190787Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:05:00 +00002010-02-22T06:05:00.458-08:00school projectFebruary's theme for the kids' scrapbooks: Classroom parties! Our specific focus - and the POTM (photo of the month) - was from the classroom's Valentines party earlier in the month.Here's a completed layout:Those of you who have been doing this project know that I keep it simple. I usually give the kids strips that either go across the top of the layout or on the sides. I'm usually throwing the http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/february-school-layout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-1490432946657902327Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:29:00 +00002010-02-19T09:37:27.123-08:00home decorProject LifekitchencanistersI know. This picture practically matches my website. Ever wonder where the color palette inspiration for my website came from?This is a corner of our kitchen counter. I so enjoy clear containers. You might remember the tall piece filled with sparkly ornaments for the holidays (this post). I was on a quest to find something to put in there after the holidays. Thanks to one of my all-time favorite http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/one-of-my-favorite-nooks-project-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-3792859592760322507Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:05:00 +00002010-02-18T20:07:02.176-08:00bikinggoalsdeterminationexerciseBackground: I have recently embarked on a little quest to somehow do some sort of exercise almost every day. Could be a class. Could be a bike ride. Could be the elliptical machine in my bedroom or even a walk. Whatever. Just do something. And yet, it seems that I am faced with roadblock after roadblock every time I try. But I am making progress.This morning: I am challenged to even get out the http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/lessons-from-bike-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-2123984925456372176Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:10:00 +00002010-02-17T10:29:58.855-08:00arttreasure boxcreativityparentingchildrenPorter (7) usually prefers a snack and playing with his brother & sister as soon as he walks in the door after school. But there was a day recently where he went straight to the kitchen table and got busy with a project. Before anything else.Whatcha doing, Porter?I've gotta make these pictures for the treasure box.Perhaps like some of your school children, his teacher has a treasure box in the http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/nurturing-creativity-in-our-children.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-2486059791339473653Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:06:00 +00002010-02-16T10:46:22.786-08:00challengephotographyProject LifeYesterday I asked a question to those of you who follow me on Facebook and Twitter. It was a follow-up to yesterday's blog post: What would be your one word that describes how you feel today?And hundreds of replies later ... you told me. You told me how you felt. A one-word answer to sum up how you were feeling yesterday. By the way, so many of you said tired! Sounds like we may need a little pephttp://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/challenge-follow-up-new-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-25226063412795748Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:48:00 +00002010-02-15T07:22:48.947-08:00photographyfeelingsyoutodayIf you could pick one word that describes how you feel today, what would it be? domestic | productive | regretful | frazzled | distracted | tired | peaceful | content | swamped | confused | insecure | entrepreneurial | surprised | nervous | focused | seeking | betrayed | sorry | heartbroken | enlightened | frustrated | faithful | giddy | motivated |http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/how-do-you-feel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-7683758472722144368Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:13:00 +00002010-02-15T08:34:24.403-08:00candy wrapper wisdomValentinesI don't know. Maybe it's just me. But I found this to be amusing. I indulged in a little piece of chocolate today. I've been so good this week on avoiding unnecessarily sugary treats, but I believe life is too short to cut them down to 0% of your diet. So I caved in a little without guilt.Back to my point.So I go to throw away to the wrapper and noticed some writing. Oh! What's this? Have I http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/was-she-paid-for-this-idea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-6673771162185680466Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:23:00 +00002010-02-12T09:42:40.600-08:00ValentinesWanted to wish you a wonderful weekend. Happy Valentines Day! Also wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you. I have felt for a long time now, that I have the best blog readers. Some of you check in daily. Some of you just once in a while. Some of you chime in with a kind word, a question, a suggestion, or something to share. Some of you are local to me. Most of you are not. You're in http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/happy-valentines-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-3133747680555600628Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:32:00 +00002010-02-11T12:27:27.519-08:00home decorbathroomorganizationWe have this little powder bathroom that is nestled just inside our garage door. It's in close proximity to the heart of our home: the family room, kitchen, and office. Naturally, it's the most-used bathroom. There is proof of that every day. Especially with little ones and their friends running through the house.I have struggled with the organization of this closet for quite some time. I wanted http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/organize-closet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-1961253149361045612Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:07:00 +00002010-02-10T11:02:21.317-08:00HaitiAby Garveydigital Project LifesnoworganizationrecipesPOTD1. Dude. Many of you are really getting slammed with snow right now. Hope you're taking advantage of some extra inside time. Organize a closet. Read with your kids. Clean out the fridge. Watch a good movie. Oh, and back to the organizing ... that's going to be my focus tomorrow here on the blog. So if you could use a little organizing in your life, tune back in and get ready to set some goals.2. http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/4-bits-of-wednesday-randomness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-1915225931853047796Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:00 +00002010-02-09T09:21:56.741-08:00Project LifeinternationalThis is a day of GOOD NEWS! I am pleased to tell you that Project Life is available (again) for anyone outside the U.S. Let's just say that Tammy in Canada is your new best friend. Go HERE for all the details and to pre-order your Project Life kit. They will go fast, trust me.So ... If you are in the U.S. and want to order the Project Life kit, go HERE.If you are in Australia or New Zealand and http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/outside-of-us-you-want-project-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2682569669316362193.post-5132856867123973016Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:25:00 +00002010-02-09T06:28:05.270-08:00FinlandhealthweatherFirst of all, WOW. You guys rock. Thank you so much for sharing all the things you do to be healthy (yesterday's post). None of us can claim to be perfectly healthy, but I love that we all focused on what we are doing right.My Monday success: I resisted all peanut M&M temptations. (Thanks for your support.)My Monday failure: I had a mint Oreo. And it was so good. So I had 3 more. My Tuesday goal:http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2010/02/sending-some-sunshine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Becky)16