June
[International fathers month, Children's Awareness month, National Ice Tea month, National Rose month, Gay & Lesbian Pride month, World Infertility month]

Inspirational Quote

It is summer time in the Northwest, but someone forgot to tell Mother Nature!  That's right, there is snow on our camp grounds, and here at Wisdom Quilts, everyday brings a different set of temperatures.  Last week we climbed to 95 degrees and today plummeted to 56 degrees.  Well, that is the beauty of this magical place.  As we begin to make plans for our summer adventures, like many Americans, those of us at Wisdom Quilts are planning our summer fun close to home.  With gas prices climbing it is time to rediscover the unique and wonderful destinations in our own backyard.  Some of our favorite summer highlights include the teeming farmers markets, evening concerts at the Zoo, berry picking followed by sessions of jam making, wild rides down the river, and long lingering days in our parks with fifteen to seventeen hours of golden sun shine.  So think inside the box this summer and rediscover the best destinations in your backyard.  Start at home, with a spa weekend for your quilting pals and unplug the phones and computers.  Spend a weekend collecting sand dollars on the beach, or make a hunt for quilter's candy packets from your local quilt shops for a new summer project in miniature.  Invite the kids and neighbors for an old fashioned BBQ with croquet matches or water balloon fights.  Toss your softest quilts across a patch of grass and cozy chairs where you and a favorite friend can chat or read a story over a glass of refreshing vanilla lemonade.  Don't forget to dust off the ice cream maker and let the kids make their favorite flavor the old fashioned way.  As the evening light lingers gather around your patio campfire and tell ghost stories to the kids while making our yummy Peanut Butter S'mores recipe that explodes in your mouth with rich, delicious textures making seconds a requirement to confirm it was really that good!  Send the kids off to their tents and cuddle quilts, while the adults put on some soft music and star gaze, or for those with toes a tapping, have a ballroom dance off.  The best part, you say good night and crawl into your own cozy bed. 
Where ever your summer journeys take you, remember to appreciate the small things in your day and make time to share them with those around you.
Peace begins at home ~
Mary Jo Saavedra
Chief Inspiration Officer