Some days, it is the community of mothers in the blogging neighborhood that keep me going–that inspire me, that encourage me, that remind me about things that truly matter matter in life. They remind me to slow down, take note, to enjoy each moment of the day for what it may or may not be. And Stefani, of Blue Yonder is one of those people. Her blog is full of inspiration, honesty and some downright funny tales from her life raising three young men in Texas.
This year Stefani launched a new project called the Book of Days. It is a monthly journal that she keeps with her children and now shares with all of us. Stefani describes the Book of Days:
The Book of Days is a monthly journal of mindful experiences,
natural pursuits, yummy recipes, and science experiments. It is meant
to be a simple way to make family time fun.
Each edition comes with illustrated pages to download, print and put
in your own binder. You can make one for each child, or just make one
big family book. The Book of Days is geared toward families with
children ranging in age from 3 to 12, but could be adapted to suit
older or younger kids.
The book also comes with a detailed Parent Field Guide that provides
seasonal reading lists, ways to expand each month’s activities, and
ideas for slowing down and holding onto the magic of each day of the
year. The activities are simple and only require easy-to-find supplies
that you may already have at home. However, with the added suggestions
in the Parent Field Guide, each section can be expanded to provide
several days of fun and learning.
I can speak from experience that the book of days is a great way to mark time with your children. It is brimming with simple, fun ideas and is a wonderful way to capture your days.
And Stefani is offering one of you the chance to win a year's subscription to the Book of Days. Each month you'll be sent a link and code to download your free copy to print and use! Thank you, Stefani.
You can read more about the book of days, here at the Blue Yonder Ranch online shop . You can also see the book of days in action in the flickr group.
You know the drill….leave a comment for your chance to win. All winners from this week's giveaways will be announced on Saturday, February 14th.
I’m so curious to get my virtual hands on the Book of Days. Awesome.
Stefani was my first “blog friend” and I think she’s such an inspiration. I love what she’s doing with the book of days.
Sounds cool– count me in!
Sounds really neat! I would love to keep more daily/ weekly memories in a journal.
I read about this a while ago, and really wanted one! Thank you for sharing!
What a fantastic idea! A great way to record memories and share in the seasons with my child.
I have not tried her Book of Days yet. Although, I;ve been thinking about it. I think I need to learn to slow down and cherish these childhood moments. For some of my kids they are almost gone.
A whole year? That’s fantastic. Count me in please!
Oooh. We’d love a chance to win the “Book of Days.”
I love things that help us remember to take time and enjoy our kids. This would be great to win. Thanks for the chance.
Jennifer
Her Book of Days is really awesome and so inspiring! Love it!
wow…this looks great! i’d love to have a go at it!
We have been looking at this for a while. It would be great to get.
How fun! I’d like to be entered.
What an excellent idea.
You have certainly found some amazing and talented people online!
My daughter is in 1st grade and she loves to read, write and draw. She would love this book.
i love her. so much. her video rocks.
love this!
What a beautiful concept. I’d love to be put in the drawing. ~H
oh yes, we have been needing some inspiration this february…this looks like just the thing for us!
How cool! This is something my kids would love – and so would I. Thanks again.
This sounds great!
saw this on another blog and i think it is fantastic. what a great resource for inspiration with the kiddos!
I’d love to get this book for my family!
Oh, i’d love this. Maybe i could finally convince my boy to sit for a minute! Looks like great fun.
An entire year of Book of Days? We would love that. Count us in!
I keep coming back to the Book of Days wondering if I should get it for my family since my girls are a little younger. I think it would be great!
ooooooooo! what a deal.
Oh, I’d love to try this out with my little one!
Stefani and her Blue Yonder men are such the inspiration. I absolutely adore her blog because she is so honest and diverse in her postings. My children even enjoy hearing about what the Blue Yonder boys are doing in Texas.
I love this idea!
We are already using the February Book of Days, and it is awesome! This is such a great resource!
I thought I posted, but didn’t see the secret code thingy. I’d love to be entered in your drawing…dd would love this.Paula
The Book of Days looks interesting. We homeschool and this would be a great way to have fun and learn at the same time.
This sounds like a great idea I’ll have to check it out!
LOVE this! I like to find ways to spend time with my children that are out of the ordinary!
I LOVE the Book of Days, and even more, I would LOVE to receive a free year of it!!
We have already been playing with the Book of Days and really have loved it!My son and I would love a chance to receive a year free from Stefani.Thanks for the opportunity!
just recently found the book of days and i’m loving the idea of it…would be so great to have with my little girls, 3yo and 1yo.
i’m so glad to have found this!!!!
would love this!
Wow…this is simply amazing! I’ve been reading about journals for young children using simply crayons/paints to express how they feel. “What color was today?”, etc. This book of days seems to fit right in!
What a wonderful idea, a great way to remember those little moments.
Just the thing we need to start journaling!
I like BlueYonder too and would love to win a subscription.
Please enter us for this giveaway, Stephani’s book of days is something we would love!
so sweet!
Just want to stay that both of your blogs rock! It’s part of my daily routine that I read your blogs. The book of days would definitely be a great activity for the whole family.
I would so love to win a subscription to Stefani’s Book of Days! My daughter is two…but I’m looking to add a little structure to our time together.
winning would be super cool.
Both my sons and I would enjoy using this! Thanks!
Please enter me! I am in awe at Stefani’s magical sense of capturing creativity and family and would love a copy.
What a find! Good luck to everyone.
I would love to win this. What a great idea!
oh typing one handed with a new baby in arms, would love to win!
Me, too!!! I’d love to have a Book of Days subscription!!
I just clicked over from Stephani’s blog and I would love to win.This book is so inspiring!
What a great book! It is also so great to find another blog that you can look at for a gentle reminder about how wonderful life is as a mother. Thanks.
Love this! My son would love it!
What a sweet giveaway! Hope we win! Thanks.
I would love this! We love January and I just ordered Feb! Thanks again!
helloI just wanted to ask you what kind of camera do you use? Your pictures are beautiful! I have been thinking of upgrading to a better digital camera and was wondering do you use an SLR camera? Thanks! Love your blog! :o)
WOW! This is an awesome give away! Thank you!
This would make a wonderful family keepsake, thanks!
i am jsut loving this book of days pictures! and all of blue yonders simplicity nad inspiration!
What fun! My girls would love it (And so would I!)
oh! the book of days. what a wonder!
Very neat! Thanks for your generosity!
Sounds like fun!
Cool! I love this concept and think my 3 year old would too.
I’ve been ‘keeping my eye’ on this ever since it all began. What a wonderful project and I will be purchasing the collection if I don’t win it first.
I would love this!jodie.marie@verizon.net
A whole year! Yay! I love the blog and the book of days so far. Thanks.
ooh ooh ooh, I would so love to win this :o)
The Book Of Days looks like an amazing resource! I am keeping my fingers crossed!
What a great idea! We would love this book.
Wow – what an inspired momma!I want to grow up to be like her.
*crosses fingers*
We did this in January. It was loads of fun. February got lost under a bunch of papers. I’ll have to dig it up tonight. Please enter me in the contest!
wait, did I already comment just now? I think there was user error – I was just saying that I so love this and would love to add my name to the list.
I found my way to you from Stefani. I’m so glad I did. Of course, I would love to win, but I already count myself a winner in “discovering” you. I’ll be around. Thanks again, for the chance to win.
my kindergartner would just flip for this ! you have such cool taste :o) thanks for another chance at another giveaway :o)
Happy Valentine’s Day to the MollyCoodle Fam. Blue Yonder is a daily read of mine! What a fabulous family! Would love to win the book of days…I just watched the video…..sweet.
Oh, I hope it’s not too late to enter. I would love to win this!