So, I finally did it. I’ve put my portfolio online at kcsdesign.org. I will continue to add to it, and update it to reflect more of my projects, but for now, here it is! Please go here to check it out and let me know what you think!
I decided that it was quite time for a new look here at kellycain.com.
It’s the most fun to be able to change it around, and I’ve decided that with this look, it will update with the seasons, when it’s fall it will look like fall here, winter, spring, and summer will follow suit.
Did you know that I would love to do a blog header for your blog too? If you’re interested, you should let me know, because I’ll do it for FREE if you write a post about it on your blog and post it to facebook. That’s right, FREE.
Here’s one I did recently for my friend Kristin, and gave her a bit of an updated look on her blog:
So what are you waiting for? Email me, and let’s chat!
We, like many of you, are traveling for thanksgiving.
What this means for us is that, despite hauling diapers, a pack and play, plus many other things that come along with sweet baby L, I still want to bring something delicious to eat to contribute to our thanksgiving meal. When we travel, I usually prepare a side dish and maybe an appetizer. (Oh, come on, you know you also get hungry smelling that turkey cooking away waiting for it to be ready). So, I was delighted to find this Thanksgiving menu meal planner, with a gluten free option, plus an option for freezer cooking, perfect for traveling! So, I’ll just make everything ahead and then just have it on hand to heat up when we arrive.
From this list, I am most interested in the Sweet Potato Delight, the Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, the Cornbread Muffins (for stuffing), and the Chocolate Pie. Yum.
I think for the appetizer I might just do a simple veggie tray, easy enough, and healthy, too, with very little prep work!
Is your mouth watering yet?
I saw this video on Mike Paschal’s blog and really loved it…
What did I love about it?
1. It’s so simple
2. Some of the things cost NO money at all
3. #25 Stop trying to be someone elses perfect.
29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.
And you? What do you like/love about it?
I started reading “The 3 big questions for a frantic family” yesterday and finished all but a few pages.
Jeremy and I are going to meet this weekend to discuss it and figure out how we can best implement it for our family. I had a lot of fun reading it and thinking about how easily it could happen into our lives, including in the life of my business.
The 3 big questions has also had me rethink my goals lists and how I am focusing on things. The book brings up a great point, that if you try to do everything, you end up with nothing. And, not to mention that in a list of 10 goals, I am most likely to do the easiest. Human nature, I do believe.
The book states,
There are two keys to answering any of these questions. First, limit yourself to one primary answer. As difficult as that sounds, it is critical. How many times have you written a list of ten priorites only to look back later and realize that you’ve accomplished just three of them, and not the most difficult (aka important) ones at that?
Woah. Was he talking to me? I think most likely, yes.
If you’re curious the three big questions are:
1. What makes your family unique?
2. What is your family’s top priority-rallying cry-right now?
3. How do you talk about and use the answers to these questions?
Based loosely off of a business strategy, these help you zero in on what is most important and how you are going to stick to it. Can’t wait to implement these into the life of our family.
Shout out to Mike Paschal and Kirsten Paschal for telling us about the book in the first place!
I love this coupon because it’s one I know I’ll actually use, and if you use it on an item in clearance, you can probably get something completely free. I think I’ll go today to check it out!
Just share the coupon with someone on facebook, twitter, or google, and get a code for $5 off at baby gap or gap kids!
Great for baby showers, or upcoming Christmas gifts!
I don’t know why, but all of a sudden it is starting to bother me that so many are trying to skip thanksgiving. I don’t want to skip it. I want to make sure that I remain thankful, and not rushed.
That’s why I am starting thankful thursday…
Savoring the season and this time, is what I intend to do.
I love that there is a trend on facebook right now of recording the things you are thankful for. I think it is the best way to find contentment is to realize the things that you have, what God has given you.
1. My loving and servant-minded husband, Jeremy.
2. Little sweet & precious Liam.
3. My family.
4. Friends & Community
5. The truth of the gospel
6. All that God has done in my life, and what He is currently doing!
7. Nap times
8. Being debt-free
9. Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Caramel Apple Spice
10. The gift of giving
I’m now a proud owner of CS5, I wasn’t planning on buying it, but it turns out my computer did not want to load in CS4 after my hard drive was replaced by Apple. I’ve heard of lots of people having this error, thanks to google. After spending hours poking around at it, using Adobe tutorials, and playing with Terminal (note: don’t try this at home), I decided that it’s time for an upgrade anyway.
Since, I have no idea how to navigate flash, and really have no desire to learn, I went with Adobe Design Standard, which has the programs I need.
I’m still thinking on whether or not I should purchase lightroom. To those of you out there that use lightroom, what are your thoughts? Should I get it?
