tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post6093970922214106550..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: Sacred DaysJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-35198059299966223242016-09-17T08:27:32.115-04:002016-09-17T08:27:32.115-04:00LOVE this idea! I've been planning an at home ...LOVE this idea! I've been planning an at home retreat, since my husband is going on a trip with his mom. Candles, art, reading and yoga are on the agenda. But I'm thinking a day each week should be added NOW. elizabeth ann clawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607634319865627852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-60153656806055286212016-09-16T19:10:53.722-04:002016-09-16T19:10:53.722-04:00Love this so much! Thanks for sharing these sweet ...Love this so much! Thanks for sharing these sweet memories with me. She sounds like an amazing lady!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-86555037592201787172016-09-14T10:38:33.378-04:002016-09-14T10:38:33.378-04:00The birdies look so cute! Love how your sacred day...The birdies look so cute! Love how your sacred day sounds ♥<br /><br />summerdaisycottage.blogspot.comSummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285118206749258377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-76725984462153339122016-09-14T02:18:33.982-04:002016-09-14T02:18:33.982-04:00Ahhh Jen, your sacred day sounds wonderful. I'...Ahhh Jen, your sacred day sounds wonderful. I'm in desperate need for one of those, to much work no play at the moment for me. I love LoVe love the idea with the sound machine, why didn't I think of that before!?! Today is Wednesday so HaPpY sacred day to you! <br />Anna xxAnna @ paperdollsandposieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413189605407457635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-39423375645178323762016-09-11T11:45:37.816-04:002016-09-11T11:45:37.816-04:00Glad to see you are doing exactly what you want! ...Glad to see you are doing exactly what you want! My gramma & gramps raised me and my sister as our parents worked...a lot! So gramma had her week planned out-chores from Monday thru Friday but she took afternoons off to do crafts at the dining room table! She knew exactly what she was cooking for the 4 of us and sometimes it would be a crockpot dinner-yum! My sis and I walked to and from school even in the snow-we loved it! So my gramma had a nice life to do whatever she wanted in the afternoons! I look back on how creative and crafty she was-reminds me of Martha! We learned a lot from gramma. If one of us needed a Halloween costume-she sewed it! If we needed birthday cupcakes at school-she made them and not only did they taste good-looked beautiful too. She decorated cakes and had all the frosting tips to make roses and leaves! We also got the fancy sugar eggs with scenes inside to give to our teacher at Easter. All of it made by my gramma! So when you do your crafting & creating you are taking care of yourself to be a happier, healthier person, I believe! I now sew and have a sewing room to myself while the rest of my family pursues their hobbies I have mine! My dog is always next to me-like your cat! I love my life! Thanks for sharing!JolieAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508947350646254491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-26346138256863248352016-09-10T22:42:23.454-04:002016-09-10T22:42:23.454-04:00I think that is a great idea. I have had days like...I think that is a great idea. I have had days like that but not planned. My husband just retired. I will have to figure out different ways now. <br />Love all your blue and your kitty.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-61227496241662794352016-09-10T18:19:47.472-04:002016-09-10T18:19:47.472-04:00We need to make that happen, Diana! We need to make that happen, Diana! Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-86526445199953850582016-09-10T18:19:19.500-04:002016-09-10T18:19:19.500-04:00I believe in respecting your employer but certainl...I believe in respecting your employer but certainly not above your own well being. As for calling my day a Sacred Day, well one of the definitions of sacred is "regarded with great respect and reverence" and I can't think of a word that better describes my feelings about that particular day in my life! Hope you have a great weekend too!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-54774174563454348432016-09-10T15:04:20.230-04:002016-09-10T15:04:20.230-04:00Jen, nix on the idea of calling in sick, never do ...Jen, nix on the idea of calling in sick, never do that unless u r sick; respect your employer.<br /><br />I am happy you have found a once-a-week-day for yourself; I would call mine a "Myself-Day" because a Sacred Day is already taken on Sundays at my house. Have a great weekend!Ance Misthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778445906996609421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-5299891037120773612016-09-10T14:47:12.470-04:002016-09-10T14:47:12.470-04:00Oh-That is such a good idea!!! I have a sister-in...Oh-That is such a good idea!!! I have a sister-in-law that has always done that. A day to herself-for herself. She is one of the most 'centered' people I know and a true joy to be around. I have never done that in my life but I think it is something I should do!! God bless you. Hope to see you during one of the trips to my daughter's house in Carmel!!! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-5526882297452096962016-09-09T12:32:57.229-04:002016-09-09T12:32:57.229-04:00This post made me smile for so many reasons. You ...This post made me smile for so many reasons. You also gave me the incentive to take out my planner that I bought the other day and finally start to use it. Thank you for that!! : ) I love your idea of the thunderstorm in your studio. I adore a good thunderstorm and rain but we've had next to none this whole summer. I'm one of those people that gets "depressed" when there's too much sun. Lol!! Really, I am!!! : ) Have a beautiful weekend!! xoxo<br /><br />~ Wendy<br />http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/Wendy McDonagh-Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960081613348728607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-24092836767003859032016-09-09T11:56:35.058-04:002016-09-09T11:56:35.058-04:00Aww, thanks Renee! I just looked and the app is ca...Aww, thanks Renee! I just looked and the app is called Sleep Machine! I love it! We fall asleep to the thunderstorm every night!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-84591464896420375032016-09-09T10:57:32.453-04:002016-09-09T10:57:32.453-04:00savoring wednesdays. well now.
this is pure genius...savoring wednesdays. well now.<br />this is pure genius!♥Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480104863037122555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-5299637299865385612016-09-09T09:44:40.622-04:002016-09-09T09:44:40.622-04:00I'm so starting a visual journal and looking u...I'm so starting a visual journal and looking up that sound machine app. You are just so crazy inspiring!Sewn With Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137376998525862928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-54550567710638746572016-09-09T09:25:32.535-04:002016-09-09T09:25:32.535-04:00I had to smile at the "thunderstorm" mus...I had to smile at the "thunderstorm" music. I used to have one of those cd's and did the same thing. I wonder if that's still around somewhere. might be faster to buy another one.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746436494048956359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-7788805789939601752016-09-09T00:58:18.496-04:002016-09-09T00:58:18.496-04:00I love what you are saying here, Jen. I try to cr...I love what you are saying here, Jen. I try to cram so much into one day and then on a free day all I want to do is collapse. I don't know that our creative ventures are much the same...I'd really love to make a dent in my pile of books, try some new recipes, get caught up on blogging. I think it's about making time to unwind and do the happy thing.<br /><br />Love your writing and posts, Jen!<br /><br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-38073827903129327382016-09-08T18:33:12.318-04:002016-09-08T18:33:12.318-04:00Melanie, it takes PRACTICE! I might do a small cho...Melanie, it takes PRACTICE! I might do a small chore first thing before I head into the studio or after everyone gets home, but otherwise all other tasks get put on the to do list the day before or after. Honestly it is a bit of a struggle to keep from doing it but I'm dedicated to making the change and I just have to keep reminding myself until it becomes habit!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-61711637164350707482016-09-08T17:47:14.755-04:002016-09-08T17:47:14.755-04:00I absolutely love that you do this, Jen. My proble...I absolutely love that you do this, Jen. My problem is that I'm so easily distracted. My mind would be on all that needs to be done around the house...the usual everyday pickup, dishwasher, cat boxes, laundry, light cleaning of bathrooms, etc. How do you stay focused and not get side-tracked by all the daily to-do's? Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-91577512551803193762016-09-08T15:50:49.217-04:002016-09-08T15:50:49.217-04:00I am inspired by you. After we move, I am going t...I am inspired by you. After we move, I am going to set up a sacred day for me too!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-42965151609707532092016-09-08T15:00:49.795-04:002016-09-08T15:00:49.795-04:00What a wonderful idea! I think every woman should ...What a wonderful idea! I think every woman should have a "sacred day." Because we need to take care of ourselves, just as we take care of others. (You've got a good man there, but then I know that you already know that!)<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-41966098231091890382016-09-08T14:07:56.176-04:002016-09-08T14:07:56.176-04:00I love every single thing about this post and your...I love every single thing about this post and your Sacred Day! I recently took a day off work just for me and it was one of my best days ever. Enjoy your Wednesdays!Jboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885993111102447005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-54172938197576477502016-09-08T11:58:40.124-04:002016-09-08T11:58:40.124-04:00adorable... oops... that's what I get for typi...adorable... oops... that's what I get for typing fast!oopsiemaiziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624102500478268856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-2889119973097836932016-09-08T11:57:52.344-04:002016-09-08T11:57:52.344-04:00jen, i love everything about this! and those littl...jen, i love everything about this! and those little birds are adoarble, friend! so happy you have your wednesdays to be creative just for you!oopsiemaiziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624102500478268856noreply@blogger.com