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So far I have been able to keep up with this year and it makes me very happy. I am still working on last year too, at the same time. And will share those when I get them done.
This week I am so happy with. It is completely my style. A little paper, a little stickers, a little digital all thrown in together. One big happy family.
These are Patrick's work boots. They have made a permanent home by the front door this week because he is out on location. Lots of dust, a constant reminder.
The arrow I made using the arrow in the Clementine extra digital elements. I put it onto my photo and re-sized it to fit where I wanted it. I then pulled up the Clementine digital paper pack and masked in the arrow. Printed it out, cut it out, and then glued it onto the picture. Of course you can just do it digitally as well. I like the dimensional look.
These are the Littlest Pet Shops that Katelyn earned this week. Story told on the journaling cards.
Word Art is from the Cobalt digital extra elements set. Changed the colors of the words to match the Clementine kit.
I am thankful every day for this truck. Since we are still down to one car I am so grateful that Patrick has access to this truck to get to and from work.
The overlay is a freebie from here. The word THIS is from Ali Edwards This One Brushes and Stamps
Embracing the Everyday Brushes And Stamps. Cut a strip from a filler card and then cut the Monday Banner from the free journaling card here. Be sure you look closely and click on her updated download for these cards.
Sticker from October Afternoon Farmhouse. The numbers are from the core kit.
I had a longer story that I wanted to include about Katelyn. I wanted to be able to read it and not put it on a foldable journaling card. So I used two cards and just kept going from the first card to the next. I used the scalloped circle embellishment to tie the two cards together. Also I used the title to tie the two them together as well. Butterfly is from October Afternoon. Letter stickers are from October Afternoon. The grey/black letters are from my stash.
Also cut the grey strip from on of the journaling card from the core kit and added to the plain grid journaling card.
I had one insert this week. The first page is one of those photo sheets from Chuck E. Cheese. I took the kids there on Saturday morning. I think this was my favorite part about taking the kids there, other than seeing them so happy. It was really hard to hold Noah and have him hold still while positioning us both in the 5 seconds that they give you.
Here is a look at it in the album. The size was 6x8.5. So I took a 8.5 x 11 page protector and cut some of the top and then stitched up the side.
This insert is about our fun weekend. The ONE LITTLE WEEK is a freebie from Ali Edwards. Click here to download. This one is all digital. The paper is from the Clementine Paper pack. The original was almost too much for what I wanted so I used the opacity tool and toned it down and it worked out perfect. Added the END to the work week to make weekend. Added my photos from the weekend : Noah at Chuck E. Cheese. Maddie and me at Golden Corral. She was so excited that they had Cotton Candy there. Katelyn at Chuck E Cheese. The THIS IS THE STORY brush is from the Colbalt digital extra elements.
This is what happens when you leave the office door open and all of your scrapbook supplies out on the table. Noah was so proud of his ink pad handwork. Me not so impressed !! This was a design team assignment. Oh well, it turned out better that I had redo it anyways.
Everyday Sentiments Strips Brushes and Stamps. Cut some of the strip off to fit better with what I was trying to say. Also changed the color to match the Clementine kit.
Going shopping with a preschooler and a toddler is very hard. I dread it and sometimes put it off for days and days.
Documented sticker from JillyBean Soup. Becky Higgins date stamp.
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Another photo from Chuck E Cheese. This one does not have Noah in it because he was throwing a tantrum on the floor because he didn't get to put the token in !! Oh well, I love it.
Cut the border off and then put it on one of the filler 4x6 cards from the kit. Stamps is from Jenni Bowlin. You can find them here. Just got them and LOVE THEM. Can't wait to use them more. Stitched down the side.
Katelyn and her missing two teeth and messy hair.
Used a filler card from the core kit. Added a scalloped edge on the bottom and then added the little heart on the bottom.
Another filler card. The doilie is from Little Yellow Bicycle. The butterfly and banner are from October Afternoon Farmhouse edition.
The two painters.
The letters are from October Afternoon. Made a collage in photoshop.
The circle sticker is from October Afternoon. The letters sticker are from American Crafts Thickers. Stamped the star onto the card. It is from My Minds Eye Happy Days sticker set.
That is it for week 4. Had so much fun this week. How is everyone's albums coming ?


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We have recently banned devices from being used in our dinning room , during breakfast and dinner it has completely changed the atmosphere. Our guests are talking to each other and to other guest. Chatting and laughing together, and exchanging tips. I am tempted to make the whole place data free. Or is it a step to far?
Hi there!
What an interesting idea.
I think creating a Data Free Room/Space is exciting and very forward thinking! But yes, the fact that you had to ask if it is a step too far should already throw a red flag.
People enjoy everchanging environments and exciting new rules/restrictions that can yield a reward or interesting experience. I doubt that people would want to spend a whole holiday without the use of their phone, purely for security reasons and also because people enjoy sharing their experiences whilst on holiday with people not there with them.
Unless your property is remotely located and the literal environment itself creates a sense of being cut off from the world. (Such as a cabin located deep within a forest or a bungalow in the desert...). In such a scenario I think banning DATA, as you say, will suit the situation and people will know before hand exactly what to expect and prepare for.
Very well done though!
Thank you for your thoughtful response.
Yes I agree I do agree. I think the situation of the property would play an important part. But it is interesting to know that that the fastest growing holiday sector in the UK is Data free. I think this would apply retreat type holidays. We will continue to limit our data free area to the dinning room.
I do think its a great idea, however kids will be kids..NO devices unhappy guests..It might work short term but this generation loves gadgets..
You shouldn't use it as a babysitter but it works and no one wants to hear a screaming child while they are eating. A time and a place for everything. Adult time is much needed as mush as adult conversation..
What ever works for you and your situation..
Hi Debbie Actually the kids seem to manage OK after all its only while they are eating, and because we operate a very social atmosphere they are happy to ditch the devices for an hour.
Hi Clive,
Ah that's really interesting to know! Maybe we should look into it as well then, although I think South-Africa is going to need a lot of convincing to uphold the rule.
How do you enforce the data free zone if I may ask?
Kind regards
Fabulous idea for the dining room, however I it may damage your trade if enforced through out the hotel. I only say this as we have a few people who are travelling for business and would need their devices. Other than that I'm considering doing the dining room ban to.
Many thanks.
that a fun concept but all of the guest that come to us, as soon as they enter the door ask for wi-fi password. free wifi is what makes my property up afloat.
This would be a total NO-NO for me. For me as a guest it would also be enough reason not to book, should this policy be adverised.
Hey All,
In my guest house we spend lot of money for maintain the wifi connection. Because all of guests coming from different countries ans some of them out from their relatives and parents more than one or two months. If we are not provided wifi and put some restriction, the guests will go to other places where this facilities available. The peoples are different and we can not change their attitude and behavior. So we have to change and always keep the smile to get happy customer. Dont push or keep regulations to guests freedom. Because they are coming for a vacation to enjoy their life.
I think we have to provide all of facilities according to your hotel pricing criteria.
Best Regards
Hi It is interesting to see the different reactions. I threw this open to debate. Our policy of a data free dinning room is very well received. And like many of you our experience is that one of the first questions asked is about access to the the internet. But I believe that having the data evening period in the dinning room is a great success
Yap i agreed with all of you
We tried doing the "detox week-end" for several months and it did not work out so well with our property. We are a beautiful island oceanfront property and wanted out guests to enjoy the tranquility of just enjoying nature. We found that most people either have to or want to stay in touch 24/7. Since we are a vacation rental and not a Bed and Breakfast we did not try to just restrict to the dining hall. Like so many others it has been a challenge getting good WIFI throughout our property. We have been in business over 20 years so we have grown with the industry and see and understand what our guests really want when they come to our little part of the world. Staying connected to the "outside" world is
one of the things that they demand.
Who would have thunk it?!! Of all the amenities to remove (even if only in a specific area) I thought the absence of wifi anywhere would be enough to send guests rushing to the nearest airport!
I am intrigued at the idea presented that persons are now looking for data free environments. Maybe we can ask booking.com to add it as an amenity! If prospective guests click that they want a data-free environment, I would be willing to offer both options to make my apartment more attractive to more guests.
What say you guys - shall we ask Booking.com to add this one?
I think it's a great idea to have data free areas of your establishment but I think to make the whole place data free is a bit restricting. Having said that I think there is a market for a data free stay but you need to be in an area where there is no phone service either otherwise folk can cheat!
I can't imagine that a lot of our guests would like being told they can or can not use their phones. People use phones for many reasons, work, social media, family contact, photos, google etc etc. I think it's none of my business what our guests use their data for and when they choose to use it, it's their holiday after all.
I often pull out my phone during dinner because my curious 7 year old has asked a question that I can't answer (like last night - how hot is the inside of a volcano?) - rather than shut down his curious mind or make him wait until later for the answer (which we'll probably both forget to find out) we get my phone and google together, at the table, then discuss the answer and what we find as a family, it invokes conversation in our house. I would not do this at a table with others, but dining as a family (either at home or in a restaurant or a B&B) I certainly would and I wouldn't like to be told I can't.
By improving Wi-fi facility to your guests you may make difference with other properties and I strongly recommend for improving the same with out any charges.
I think the data-free dining room is a great idea, but definitely a no-no (at least for me) if you are considering applying the policy to whole premises.
Guests, if travelling abroad, will likely not have international roaming activated on their mobiles/tablets, and at the very least when they arrive may want to contact their loved ones to let them know they arrived safe. In addition to that, you will not attract guests who may be travelling on business and will most definitely require internet access.
I'm in the centre of London all guest ask for the WiFi code before they see their room I have put it on a slate next to their set up in the dining room
too many people need business WiFi and phones I also notice they like connecting online while eating breakfast as their friends and family are in a different time zone.More importantly I couldn't talk to my foreign guests without google translate they come from all over the world and some do not speak any English.
Clive Judge I think this is an awesome idea to have the dining area banned of all devices. We are living in a world full of millennial that feel as though they cannot live without electronic devices. Social skills have decreased, along with the length of attention span. As you can see the outcome, people are more prone to socializing when their attention is not diverted. Family and friends can use this time to talk and learn how one another's day may be going. Or meet new people in their surroundings. Although I do not agree with having the whole hotel banned, because of multiple factors. Such as communication back home with family and friends, business transactions needing to be made, book reading, games, etc.. I commend you for taking the step in banning devices during breakfast and dinner.
I wish you well!
Clive Judge This is a very good thing to do and agree during meal time.
To go for whole area it's also a good concept and it can be done. I am sure it will be work but it will take time. And might affect your booking at the beginning time. But after a few months it should be good if you can keep it up and positive feedback.
Unfortunately my area doesn't have internet network. Guests have to use their own data therefore they prefer not to use their data and relax and enjoy the beautiful country scenery. Although we all need wifi it's very annoying when people place their mobiles beside their fork and knife when having dinner. As stated above people use data for various reasons so it's difficult to exclude it from their lives. Everybody should try to minimize using it themselves.


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An unidentified official from the State Administration of Cultural Heritage said China opposes and condemns the sale of cultural relics illegally taken out of the country, the Beijing News reported.
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City of Chicago: Transforming the 21st Century Workforce through Education
Guest post by Todd Huston, Strategic Business Development Manager, Cisco Systems. Todd helps Higher Education and K-12 customers transform their operations and the student experience with technology.
Preparing the next-generation of students for the workforce is a critical responsibility. Without skills in science, engineering, math and technology, innovation cannot advance at the rate needed to sustain the economic growth we are all working to foster.
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As a part of my job at Cisco, I have the opportunity to meet with IT professionals and school administrators to discuss how students are being equipped with the necessary skills to compete in the 21st century. Earlier today I visited the Chicago Vocational Career Academy where Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an initiative to help better prepare high school and community college graduates for the 21st century workforce.
The question of how to prepare students for life after school is a subject we frequently discuss on this blog. With the support of Cisco and other tech heavyweights, including IBM, Microsoft, Motorola and Verizon Wireless, students in Chicago will have the opportunity to enroll in one of five Early College STEM Schools (ECSS) that will focus on technology skills and career readiness. Students will also be able to earn college credits.
At the event Mayor Emanuel was joined by Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO, Chicago Public Schools; Cheryl Hyman, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago; and Wim Elfrink, executive vice president, Emerging Solutions Group and chief globalisation officer, Cisco – among others. These esteemed speakers addressed gathered media, students, IT professionals and school administrators for this exciting announcement.
You can view the entire announcement from the Chicago Vocational Career Academy here. To view the official press release, visit the City Colleges of Chicago website here.
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I'm a resident of the Chicago suburbs, and I have been a workforce development professional for DuPage County for the past 10 years. I'm wondering if there is anyone I can contact who is working with the Early College STEM Schools project locally. I'm curious if any hiring will be taking place, as I feel very strongly about this initiative and would love to contribute.


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Vanishing of the Bees - Film Screening, July 20th
Join Bon Appétit Management Company and Slow Food Seattle for a free screening of the documentary, Vanishing of the Bees on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:30pm, Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University.
Q&A to follow the film with local beekeepers and supporters (including Corky Luster of Ballard Bee Company; Sarah Bergmann, founder of The Pollinator Pathway; and Rob Stevens of Fairview Farm Apiary), moderated by Buzz Hofford of Bon Appétit.
FREE event - RSVP to http://conta.cc/beemovie by Monday, July 18th to ensure a seat.
Spread the word, here's a vanishing bees poster to share with friends, colleagues, and your community.
Learn more about CCD and sign the Slow Food USA petition to the EPA here.
Questions? Contact Buzz Hofford or Vera Chang.
From the film's website:
Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives.
Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon has brought beekeepers to crisis in an industry responsible for producing apples, broccoli, watermelon, onions, cherries and a hundred other fruits and vegetables. Commercial honeybee operations pollinate crops that make up one out of every three bites of food on our tables.
Vanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capitol Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean in the quest to protect their honeybees.
Filming across the US, in Europe, Australia and Asia, this documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and mother earth. As scientists puzzle over the cause, organic beekeepers indicate alternative reasons for this tragic loss. Conflicting opinions abound and after years of research, a definitive answer has not been found to this harrowing mystery.


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| December 19, 2012, 11:38 am
You never know when the magic of the season is going to reach out and grab you, or when you'll stumble right into it.
My neighborhood up north is still small-town friendly, even though the "town" has gotten much bigger in the 13 years I've lived there. But I still have a gaggle of bike-trail buddies, folks who walk their dogs along the Big Thompson River daily. We may not know one another's names, but we still stop and greet one another while our dogs sniff and wag and mooch treats from the humans. When I bumped into Jo Kibler and her big lab-husky mix Kodi, Jo was carrying an armload of river grass and some dried stalks of mullein. "It's for our Christmas tree," she explained. "We always just make one out of whatever we find."