In My Haven: September 8
This week in my haven has been all about keeping track—keeping track of everyone’s schedule, keeping track of my own to-do list, keeping track of weather changes, and much more. Often it feels like there is so much to keep track of that forgetting something important is inevitable. In this week's journal I'm reflecting on both practical and pleasing ways to keep track of a variety of things. And in the Haven Handmade shop, I'm introducing a set of products that are designed for helping out with this task. I hope you find a valuable kernel or two by reading In My Haven this week!
Haven Handmade Shop
Keeping Track Bundle
This little bundle reimagines three of my appliquéd products in new materials and with renewed purpose. The first item is a pen pouch like the ones that are part of my colored pencil drawing sets. This pen pouch is yours to use with whatever notebook and writing supplies you need to keep track of. The second item is a simple keychain for making sure your keys are right where you need them to be. Third, this bundle includes a bookmark for keeping your spot in a good read. All three items are stitched from wool blend felt, giving them a soft, cushy texture. With the simple, striking initial appliquéd on the front there will be no mistaking who this bundle belongs to!
(These items are available separately, but you save $9 when you buy the whole bundle.)
Head: Thoughts on Keeping Track
Each week this section of my journal will be dedicated to one of four broad categories: Heart, Head, Hands, and Hospitality. I will be sharing reflections and resources to help nurture our emotions, our practical lives, our creativity, and our relationships
I know I'm not the only one who gets overwhelmed by trying to keep track of everything going on. Keeping up with all of our various roles and responsibilities can make us feel like we're going in multiple different directions at once. What do you do to keep tabs on everything you've got going on? Do you have any tips or hacks that work for you? I have always been a person who enjoys feeling organized and in control, so I rely a lot on writing to-do lists. I recently got a new planner and it has been helping me consolidate my various to-do lists and calendars. It feels so good to pull a pen out of the zipper pouch I keep strapped to the cover and cross an item off. Do you agree or do to-do lists make you feel more overwhelmed?
To end with, here are some links that I find interesting and relevant to the topic of keeping track.
If you haven't found a to-do list style that works for you or you're just curious about others, this article reviews the pros and cons of a few methods.
I haven't tried Bullet Journaling, but I am intrigued by it. I've seen some that are just so beautiful and creative. I think if I started one, I would use it as a diary or habit tracker rather than as a way to keep track of tasks.
I also love the idea of using your craft or hobby to track information. Temperature quilts are one way that I've seen people doing this, but I think this idea can be applied to many different crafts and themes.
Heidi Parkes is a quilt artist that takes the idea of keeping track of important life moments and turns them into unique, yet functional, works of textile art. In this podcast interview, she shares about her process.
Gift Card Giveaway
All In My Haven email subscribers will be entered in a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card to the Haven Handmade shop! Make sure you're on the email list for your chance to win. The next winner will be chosen on October 6, 2023.
What's happening in your haven this week?
Warmly,
Beth
Disclosure: The links in this post are not affiliate links. I do not receive any compensation for the recommendations I make in my journal. It's just a place where I can write about what I like and think you might too.
