December at The Playful Space

I was surprised with a jar of homemade soup from a friend last week and it was the perfect gift. Exactly what I needed without asking. It warmed my soul, filled my belly, and made me feel super loved! (Thanks Wiz!) Here's something I often forget…people that love me want to help! I almost said no to the most delicious soup, thinking it would be burden! The cozy feelings the soup gave me helped inspire this month's newsletter. 
 
BEAT THE HOLIDAY BURNOUT…
  1. Schedule time for you! If you're a planner like me and your calendar fills up quickly, carve out some activities that refill your cup! Do something that makes you fill rested & recharged…cozy up with a good book, go for a walk, take a nap! You have permission!
  2. Open a present for yourself early! Treat yourself to something special. Wrap it in fancy paper, if you're feeling wild! Buy yourself something no one would know you wanted or maybe it's an experience…go have a peppermint mocha with a gal pal! 
  3. Untangle your to-do list & focus on the priorities. I tend to go overboard with creating all the “magic” for my kids during the holiday season…they aren't going to remember most of it! Ugh! What they will store in their core memories is if holidays were stressful or peaceful growing up…oof! Focus more on how you & your family want to feel during the holiday season rather than do-do-do.
  4. Practice mindfulness. What's the point of creating all this holiday joy when we can't enjoy it?! Take some time to write down some traditions and memories in your journal, take deep breaths, and pay attention to your emotions…they are trying to tell you something! 

Tap into your best self in 2025! ⚡️
 
This year we are grateful to our hosts and studio neighbors Wellspring Personal Development. Enjoy an afternoon filled with movement, sound healing, and manifesting your vision for the New Year! 
 
We will begin with a 45 minute restorative yoga practice led by Emily Wisdom of Wisdom Mind + Body. This soulful movement will give you the clarity and energy boost necessary to put your goals in motion!
 
After we have moved our bodies, we turn down the energy level & enjoy a sound healing session with Sound Bath Evelyn. She will guide us in breathwork, meditation, & relaxation. This special hour is a mindset shifter—allowing you to be openhearted to receive abundance in the New Year.
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The Playful Space will be providing a unique take on the "vision board". We will reflect with gratitude on the past year and set our intentions for 2025 by gaining focus through creative expression. We will be reflecting and creating collage art that you can take home with you to continue your creative journey.
 
All these feel good vibes will leave you feeling refreshed and on fire for 2025! 🔥
At January's Dreamshop, we will be rotating through creative stations 
to create our art pouches:
• Printmaking on pouch fabric with pre-carved blocks to add visual flare.
• Mixed media mini art journals: experiment with ink sprays, collage, & stamping to create your journal (fits inside your sewn pouch!)
• Sewing to create a portable supply pouch for all your creative on the go needs!

All materials are provided. The Dreamshop is beginner friendly. 
No prior sewing experience is necessary.
 
Ages: 18+
Early bird price: $65 (until January 1st)
After January 1st: $75

Let's Play and Create Together! 

Always here to answer any questions you may have or help support your creative journey! Thank you for cheering on my small business and prioritizing play & creativity in your life! 
Eat more soup, 
Emily

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