I recently read through my first issue of the new magazine, Seeing the Everyday, and I'm loving it! The philosophy is right in line with my perspective as a parent. I love finding joy and worth in everyday life with my family. This magazine does just that. There are NO advertisements, just inspiring experiences, quotes, and literature that reinforce the value of everyday home life. Readers offer submissions.Two things I especially loved in my issue of Seeing the Everyday:
The Secret Pal tradition. This was actually submitted by a friend of mine who I deeply admire. On Thanksgiving evening they put each family member's name on a piece of paper and draw names of who they will give a gift to for Christmas. The gift must be homemade. My friend told how this simple tradition has come to be a wonderful bonding experience for their family. Now that our kids are old enough to make this really work, we'll do Secret Pals for Christmas too. I've forwarned our kids and they are so excited! Thanks Janalee!
The other thing I loved was a photo essay of one family's Thanksgiving dinner. They were working in the kitchen together, playing together, eating together, and it was beautifully captured in photographs. I felt inspired and a little more excited for Thanksgiving with my family. As simple as it is, Thanksgiving is seriously one of my favorite holidays.
If you're looking for an inspiring magazine written by folks just like you and me who are trying to make life meaningful and rich through everyday family-related experiences, I hope you click HERE and visit Seeing the Everyday. I think you'll enjoy it.
*I am thankful for a 4 yr. old photographer who magically made all of my wrinkles disappear!*I am thankful that I was able to be there for Grace today while she had cavities filled at the dentist. She was so brave. When I took her to school afterward and walked her down the hall to her classroom she asked, "Does my cheek look funny?" "No. It just feels funny, sweetheart," I truthfully replied. She turned and confidently chatted away with her classmates who were just coming back from recess. Grace is another child of ours who has tardy anxiety issues. I was happy to see her hold her head high today.
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Good for you and your feedjit! Oh wait, but now you will know how I have OCD regarding checking your blog (and the other people on my blog roll--several times a day!). I love thanksgiving too--all the fun and family without the pressure of gifts. Oh, and I make 6 different pies. I don't do that at Christmas.
I love that you visit often, Julie! Both of your blogs are on my google reader so I can keep up with your gems of wit and wisdom. I just wish we could hang out more often:)
My sister n laws family does the homemade gift exchange as well. They have loved it. Now that sibblings are getting married they even work the spouses into the drawing. It's a tradition that they don't want to let go of
What a cool magazine! We always had that tradition of picking names after Thanksgiving too for homemade gifts...at least that's how it was supposed to go! We have continued that as well--I'll have to start subscribing to that magazine. Fun, cute Grace!
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