March 16, 2010 by paperposey
The 'Bou Notebook
And for the planet. If you’re already a fan of EcoJot notebooks, you know they are eco-friendly, well priced, and a delight to have and to give. And, new this year – there’s a must-have special edition, both for the delightful cover illustration and for the purpose behind it: introducing the Caribou Notebook, or ‘Bou for short, dedicated to one of the most cherished denizens of the North American wilderness.
EcoJot is proud to donate $1 from the sale of each ‘Bou Notebook to Canopy, an organization that works to protect the world’s forests, species and climate. They work with companies like book, newspaper and magazine publishers to switch away from environmentally damaging papers to alternatives that are gentler on the planet.
Click here to order the ‘Bou Notebook, $15>
Learn more about Canopy’s innovative work, high profile advocates and community here>
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January 14, 2010 by paperposey
For over then years, Heifer has helped families in Haiti to become self-sufficient through agricultural projects.
If your heart is breaking as you’re watching the coverage on this week’s devastation in Haiti, perhaps you are looking for a meaningful way to help. PaperPosey supports Heifer International throughout the year, and we’d like to point you to their special emergency relief appeal. Here is the word from their site today:
“Heifer International is issuing an emergency appeal for funds to help families in Haiti recover and restore their lives in the wake of the catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the tiny Caribbean nation on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010.
“Heifer is by no means a traditional first responder,” said Steve Denne, chief operating officer of the global hunger and poverty organization, “but we have projects and partner families in Haiti who likely have lost everything, and now, with this devastation, the need is even greater than before. This appeal will help us help our current families begin to rebuild their lives, and provide the chance to help even more families recover from this devastating blow.”
Donate Now to Heifer’s Emergency Appeal for Haiti»
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November 22, 2009 by paperposey
Creative doodler? Monster list-maker? Dedicated green consumer? Then you might take a look at EcoJot Notebooks. Designed around the tactile appeal of recycled papers, the hardcover notebooks have a true material honesty. The original illustrations, by Carolyn Gavin, are in a folksy/modern groove, some with subtle reminders to “recycle, reuse, and rethink.” All the books have sturdy wire-bound construction, and we especially like the Jumbo Jots for a hefty chunk of paper – plenty of space to spin out your next great idea.
But, the pieces with the most devoted following are the Cahiers/Notebook Duos. A fresh take on beloved traditional composition books, these pieces are lovely to write in. Sized just right- in a non-business-y format- each set has two softcover designs. Colors are bold, but mellow out on the recycled paper surfaces. And, the cahiers are made with book quality recycled papers. Devotees search them out! Explore Cahiers / Workbook Duos »
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October 18, 2009 by paperposey
Field volunteer for Doctors Without Borders
Most of us find ways great and small to give back to our circle, whether simply helping within your extended family or in our wider communities. Or, maybe we take on the great big world. Although there are so many places to give this year right here in our hometowns, I find myself drawn to organizations who are focused on people in extreme need and crisis throughout the world. Dealing with problems that seem insurmountable, and yet there they are, putting their shoulder to them every day.
Whenever we receive 30 new subscribers to The Buzz, PaperPosey’s online newsletter, we make a gift of a honeybee kit through Heifer International. It’s a token gesture to be sure, but we’re reminded of the life led by those in the developing world, coping with a depth of need that we as people living in the United States can barely get our heads around. Continue Reading »
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October 14, 2008 by paperposey
And everything in its place. Recently, I listened to an excellent audio book on organization techniques. David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” could be pegged the “One Minute Manager” for how we work today. Part of his message has to do with the impact of clutter on our productivity, in the context of our ramped-up information age. I think it especially applies to our creative mode, when we need unclouded focus to dream, think and plan.
Most of us understand that a clean, uncluttered project room or work environment is a productive one. We are just too busy being creative and productive in spite of the clutter to keep things orderly. If it’s time to take action, though, get started by 1) starting fresh with a really clean space, and 2) tuning up your filing system. Continue Reading »
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September 17, 2008 by paperposey
The days of the big, overstuffed collection of family recipes in a three-ring binder might be numbered. Modern cooks call the help line on the turkey wrapper in Thanksgiving panic (been there!), or Google up directions for “Cornbread Dressing” online. So, what do we do with precious pass-me-down recipes? I like this updated take on our moms’ recipe file: mix photos of family and friends into your recipe binder or box. Then, it’s part photo album, part recipe file, all keepsake.
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September 6, 2008 by paperposey
Recently I decided to lose ten pounds. Let’s just say it’s been a bit of a stop-start campaign, not exactly the barn-burner we were looking for. Maybe I should keep a food diary or diet journal. This is not a new trick, but lately it’s backed up with new numbers: you could lose twice the weight.
In an article in Time, Sanjay Gupta relates his own experience with keeping a food journal to explore the findings of a recently published paper. The findings state that people in the study who kept a food diary lost twice the weight of those who didn’t. Two times the pounds! Continue Reading »
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August 27, 2008 by paperposey
Got a great trip ahead? Pack your iPod, but pack a trip journal kit for a creative low-tech diversion. Pack a blank book, watercolor pencils, small scissors, markers, a glue stick, and other creative tools (declare anything in your carry-on that is a gel or liquid if you go through airport security). Glue an envelope into the back to stash receipts – handy if you’re sharing expenses with friends.
Be on the lookout for mementos like ticket stubs, cool postage stamps, and kitschy postcards. Remember, it’s the personal touch that makes your trip journal an original!
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March 23, 2008 by paperposey
I’m deep into the book many of you have read already, Eat Pray Love, the bestselling personal memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert (Penguin). The book, a triptych about a spiritual journey, charts the author’s exploration of three different aspects of her nature: pleasure in Italy, devotion in India, and earthly and spiritual balance in Indonesia. Continue Reading »
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March 9, 2008 by paperposey
Years ago in ballroom dance lessons, my instructor said that partner dancing done well is actually two deftly linked solo acts. “Memorize your part independently; without your partner,” he explained. So, next, he got me to practice a rhumba box step, solo. Trust me, it didn’t look anything like that semi-hot scene in Dirty Dancing where Johnny Castle tells Baby to close her eyes and “feel the heartbeat.” Nope. For me, it was incredibly dorky, counting out “a-one, two, three, four-and…” and pacing in front of a mirror, arms framing an imaginary dance box. But, in time, it became second nature. Continue Reading »
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