List 18: Road Trip Must-Haves featuring CaL

Hello there,

I'm CaL from Boardwalk To Eden & I am so excited to share my list for today with you since I am, in fact, on a road trip this very minute. Heading up to San Francisco to see blog friends, of course!

When Kam asked me to participate in the 30 Days of Lists challenge I was so jazzed. Listing things just so happens to be my strong point when it comes to writing, designing, creating, decision making. Pretty much anything I can make a list for, I will.

Because my writing is sloppy & small, here's what's on that list:

1. favorite v-neck.
2. shorts.
3. favorite hoodie.
4. TOMS.
5. duffel bag.
6. water.
7. chex mix.
8. carmex.
9. iPhone.
10. sunglasses.
11. camera.
12. destination.
13. FUN.



Basically, comfort is key when you plan to be on the road for an extended period of time. Take, for example, my trip today where I'll be on the road for about 8 hours. Water & snacks are important because stopping along the way is a pain. Carmex is always good in case you want to let the wind hit you in your face without getting cracked up lips. Sunglasses are a must for any glaring highway. My camera is my baby, it's a G11 & will be documenting my trip. & because I am sort of weird with numbers & such, I made a number 13 - have fun! Don't let the long hours on the road get you down. Embrace the serene beauty of the open road! Play some music & smile!

Happy list-making bambinos!

-CaL

List 13: DIYs I Want to Try Featuring Holly Knitlightly

While Sunday is normally a day where Amy, Justine, and I share our lists for the day, today we have a special guest! I would like to introduce you to Holly of Holly Knitlightly! She is one of our lovely sponsors, and when we asked her to be a part of this project, she immediately jumped on board :)

Hey everyone! I'm Holly from Holly Knitlightly & first of all I just want to say, how awesome are Kam, Amy & Justine for putting together this blog? What an awesome idea!

I have been loving all of the lists you guys have been making. You guys are so creative and have been giving me a lot of ideas! I can't wait to see your lists for today, for DIYs you want to try! I have a feeling I'll be adding quite a few ideas to my list! I have a ton of ideas of new things I want to try, I even go out & buy supplies (or sign up for online courses), but then I go back to knitting and just shove everything in a corner. I want that to change though, and hopefully putting it down on a list will give me that shove in the right direction to start some of these! Who knows, they could become my new passion!

Here is what my list says:

• Sewing (skirts, bags, pillows)


• Candle making


• Soap making


• Embroidery


• Bookbinding


• Scrapbooking/Journaling (travel journals)

That is just a SMALL portion of the many things I want to try! I can't wait to find out what things you guys want to make!

** Note for our international friends**
DIY stands for 'Do It Yourself'
This prompt is about listing the craft projects or home-remodeling or other do-it-yourself projects you want to remember to try.

List 8: In My Bag featuring Moorea Seal

Good morning! We are so excited to introduce one of our gifted sponsors to guest post today!

For today's list, take a look at what you carry around every day - What is in your bag?

If you don't have a purse, maybe your backpack or camera bag or computer bag? If no bag, what do you keep in your pockets? What else do you need to have with you at a moment's notice?

Today Moorea Seal is going to show us what is in HER bag!

Hi there everyone! I'm Moorea from moorea-seal.com. Today I'm going to give you a little tour of "What's in my bag Backpack!" As much as I love purses, I have a lot of heavy things that I carry around everyday and I prefer the balance and support that my body gets from using a backpack rather than a purse. Plus, I'm 24 and I figure I can still get away with toting around a backpack for a few more years :)

These are all of the essentials for my backpack. Since I work from home at least 12 hours a day, I can go a little stir crazy being held up inside of my tiny apartment. So my backpack and I usually visit a coffeeshop once every 1-2 days just to keep the work day spicy and fresh. It's helpful that my boyfriend is a barista too. :)

So here's my list of everything in my backpack:

1. Pens, Pencils, and Erasers. I'm a professional Illustrator and obsessive list maker so my bag of goodies is a necessity!

2. Cell Phone. I have a Droid. It works well but I still dream about having an iphone instead :)

3. Wallet. I don't really like the color red, but I figured, hey, if I get a red wallet, I'll never lose it because it's the only red thing I'll own and it's bright color will make it easy to find. (I'm really forgetful.)

4. My little notebook. This is where I keep ideas for blog designs (I'm a blog designer for Freckled Nest). I'm usually toting around this notebook or one of two others that help keep my mind sane juggling lots of jobs.

5. Chapsticks. Despite the constant rain in Seattle, the air sucks all the moisture out of ya. Chapstick options are a must.

6. Daily Planner. I love this planner by Moleskin. My everyday lists are usually huge and this manages to hold big lists in a perfectly sized small planner. It's also red so I can find it when I lose it, heehee.

7. Keys. My boyfriend got me a pretty little wooden key chain that has a secret storage compartment. I love it, but have yet to figure out what secret small things to stash inside.

8. Dried Cranberries. I'm always craving sweets. These help with my sweets lust.

9. Tiger's Milk Protein Bar. Once again, always craving chocolate, so at least with this I get a little protein too. :)

10. Little Earphones. These are a must for coffeeshop hopping. Some coffeeshops play the loudest, worst music ever.

11. Drawing Pad. I'm an illustrator! I draw most everything by hand.

12. Macbook. Ah, one day I'll have enough money for a Macbook Pro upgrade. One day...

13. Custom Laptop Case. Isn't it so pretty! I took that photo myself of a friend, and a laptop case company had it printed on the case. I can't remember the company's name though... shoot.

So there you have it! That's everything I need day to day in my backpack. What are some essential staples in your purse of backpack? I'd love to see some photos!

xo. Moorea

Moorea Seal is a jewelry designer, illustrator and Freckled Nest designer. Be sure to follow her blog and twitter for more of her great work.