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August 2 is the official National coloring book day.  The efforts of Dover Publications brought about this national day just last year.  That makes this the second annual celebration. Dover Publications has been around since 1941 and created the first adult coloring book in 1970. Adult coloring book sales have escalated recently with an estimated 10 million +  books being sold last year. In addition to being a relaxing pastime, I would imagine the surge in popularity brings back fond memories of childhood just like the popular new app, Pokemon Go!

As a result of the growing popularity many stores like Barnes & Noble, Target and Michael’s have increased their inventory.  Michael’s carries over 300 different adult coloring books!  Furthermore the books are now appearing on Amazon’s bestselling book lists!

You can get the official 2016 mini coloring book by clicking on this link here. Signing up to access this book also enters you for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Dover Publications.  In addition I’ve attached several pdf’s below that you can download and print.

Michael’s is hosting a coloring meet up all day Tuesday, August 2 in their classrooms.  You can also click here to find a coloring party in your area. Of course many people create their own coloring parties complete with wine and snacks by inviting guests through an event created on Facebook.

So, get busy stocking up on supplies and color, color, color!

Be sure to leave a comment and let everyone know how you plan to celebrate National Coloring Day!

Pokemon	Disney Princesses	Wreck It Ralph
Back To School	Hidden Animals	Darth Vader
Manga Girl	City of Atlantide	Cupcakes
Pumpkin	Breathe

It’s hard to believe school is back in session and it is almost September!  Get your planner ready with these Free September Planner Stickers.

Click on the link below to download your free stickers. Print them on sticker paper. You can cut these with a cutting machine by using the cut then print feature or cut them by hand. 

September Planner Stickers

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I designed these Breast Cancer Awareness Stickers to honor survivors as well as those still fighting the disease. According to statistics, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.  Every 13 minutes someone will die from breast cancer.   If you have a mother or sister with breast cancer, your risk increases by twice. However, over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in America today.One of the best ways to fight breast cancer is early detection through a mammogram¹. Although I don’t have a family history I still make sure I get my biennial mammogram.  You should too!

Show your support of this cause by downloading these free Breast Cancer Awareness Stickers.  Just click on the picture below to download. This .png file can be cut with a Cricut. The planner size I design these for is similar to the Erin Condren Life Planner.

 

¹Information come from National Breast Cancer Foundation

If you like these stickers, check out my free Halloween Stickers!

Wow!  It’s hard to believe it’s already November. First of all it’s still in the upper 80’s during the day here.  As a result it certainly doesn’t feel like November when I walk out the door! I sure am hoping it cools off before Thanksgiving because it makes the kitchen really hot while cooking if it’s still 80 outside.  Furthermore, it feels like we just started school.  I don’t think I can remember a school year going so fast! Maybe it’s just because I’m getting older! However, designing these Free November Planner Stickers brings back memories of the cool autumn days of my childhood growing up in Pennsylvania- the beautiful colored leaves and old barns in addition to the traditional pumpkin pie!

There are links below the picture for both the Life Planner and the Happy Planner. Both are png files which can be cut with the Cricut machine. In addition, if you need a pdf file please leave me a comment.

Enjoy these November stickers!

 

November Planner Stickers – Life Planner

November Planner Stickers –  Happy Planner

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us! Around here it is at least feeling a little more like Christmas due to the cool front that came through.  As a result we are going to to be having temperatures in the 30’s tonight here in the Houston area! While you are busy shopping and your life get busy, I hope theseFree December Planner Stickers brighten your day!

Click Here for Sticker Download

Easter is such a wonderful time of the year! All of the cute bunnies and colorful eggs make decorating so much fun. And of course the most important reason, celebrating the true meaning of Easter – that He has risen! He is risen indeed! The actual day Easter is celebrated changes from year to year. This is because “Christian churches in the West celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21”1.  You can use these Free Easter Planner Stickers to help you celebrate. Just print on this sticker paper then use your Cricut or Silhouette to cut them out. Click on the picture below to access the folder where you can download the file you need to be used with your cutting machine.

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Free Easter Planner Stickers pdf

1 www.historychannel.com

“April Shower Bring May Flowers”! It’s hard to believe that it’s almost April! Download these Free April Planner Stickers to decorate your  EC Life planner for the month of April. Just click on the picture for the PNG file or the link below the picture for the PDF file. And if you do get a lot of rain in April where you live, here is a list of national days you can celebrate:

April 2:   Peanut Butter & Jelly Day

April 4:   School Librarian Day

April 6:   Caramel Popcorn Day

April 7:   No Housework Day (this is one of my favorites!)

April 10: Siblings Day

April 12: Grilled Cheese Day

April 13: Scrabble Day

April 16: Easter

April 20: Cheddar Fries Day

April 23: Cherry Cheesecake Day

April 26: Pretzel Day

April 28: Blueberry Pie Day

April 30: Oatmeal Cookie Day

Free April Planner Stickers PDF

Gluten and Sugar Free Blueberry Pancakes

These gluten free blueberry pancakes are fluffy, moist and full of flavor!

My husband went to have dinner with a friend.  So I decided to make pancakes for myself since he thinks pancakes for dinner is weird.  He wouldn’t eat them anyway because they are gluten-free!  I only make a small batch so I can eat one or two and then save the others for breakfast.  If I make them small to medium-sized I can get about 8 pancakes.  If I make them really large (like the ones in the picture) I only get about 4 pancakes.  I used some of the fresh blueberries that I had picked at a local blueberry farm and stored in the freezer.  They are the same ones I used to make these gluten-free blueberry muffins.

Recipe For Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes

Preheat griddle to 350° or medium heat.

½ cup + 2 tablespoons gluten free multi-purpose flour

½ cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour

1 tablespoon Splenda (or equivalent sweetener)

¾ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon xanthan gum

1 large egg

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or dairy equivalent)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1. Mix all of the dry ingredients from gluten free flour to xanthan gum together in a bowl.

2. In a separate bowl mix the egg, milk and vanilla extract. Quickly mix in the melted coconut oil and then add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. The coconut oil may start to harden a little but it will be fine.

3.  Gently stir in the blueberries to the batter.

4.  Grease griddle lightly.  Pour batter onto griddle until you have formed the size pancake you would like.  Small size take about 2-3 minutes per side. Large take 3-4 minutes per side.  You will flip the pancakes when they appear dry around the edges.

Enjoy your gluten and sugar free blueberry pancakes!