A Journal for Christmas!

Do you ever have someone who is hard to buy for?
The gift of a blank journal and a nice pen is a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Not only can the giftee use their journal for whatever they like to write in it - like lists and phone messages, but they may also reap multiple benefits if they DO start to be a Journal Keeper.

Consider purchasing a journal that a person might have a difficult time purchasing for themselves. Splurge on a journal that is a little more costly or a little fancier than the normal hardcover or spiral bound book that most of us started out with. The paper should be smooth enough for the pen to glide over the pages and perhaps the pages will be embellished with a small flourish to decorate the corners. For the person who is artistic, perhaps a blank book would encourage some sketching or artsy lettering. The covers I love are pastel faux leather - very soft and padded. Some are embossed with patterns and some have beautiful prints of paintings on the outside. A ribbon page marker is also a bonus!

Include a printed PDF of some great writing prompts or basic instructions for journal writing.
Download a free "Getting Started" page here.

Perhaps your should treat yourself to a new journal for the New Year while you are at it! :-)
It's a little affordable luxury...

Did you ever get a journal as a Christmas gift?
Write about the story in your own journal.

Have you ever given a journal for Christmas?
Who can you share your love of Journal Keeping with this year? Perhaps a grandchild, a close friend, or a relative whom you would like to encourage to write down their memories.

Share your stories below...

Happy writing!
Debbie