Sprout magazine

Sprout #4 now available (the home issue)

2012-02-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

Where do you belong?

For you, home might mean comfort. Safety. Warmth. Or home might be more complicated, mixing heartbreak with hope, sadness with spirit. Maybe your sense of belonging has been hard-won. Either way, you are welcome here, invited to join me and 19 soul-soothing guest contributors as we cultivate a sense of home that nourishes, strengthens, and brings us joy.

Sprout's fourth issue (seeds of home) is now available!

find comfort. safety. hope.
discover where you are meant to be.

Soak up this richly colorful, soothing, and soul-satisfying issue:

+ 60 vibrant full-color pages (PDF instant download)
+ gorgeous viewed on computers, tablets, or smart phones
+ hand-painted backgrounds
+ handwritten notes from me to you
+ art and photography
+ poetry
+ essays
+ creative prompts to cultivate home in your own life

Download a free preview here:

Guests in this issue:

Jenn Gibson, Jennifer W. McCullough, Amanda Oaks, Hannah Marcotti, Kelly Letky, D Smith Kaich Jones, Leah Piken Kolidas, Heather King, Kristin Noelle, Julia Fehrenbacher, Maureen Helms Blake, Scott Simpson, Tammy Lee Bradley, Michele Bergh, Jenny Maroney, Lee Ann Monat, Rachel Greenhouse, Laura Boggess

Thrive interview series: Katie Clemons of Gadanke and Making This Home

Thank you so much for supporting Sprout. I believe in its mission with all my heart. I want nothing more than for these love-filled pages to bless you.

NOTE: If you subscribe (thank you!), future issues will be sent on the 15th of each month to your PayPal email address unless you specify otherwise under Special Instructions: Note to Seller.

Sprout makes a great gift. Buying for a friend or family member? Purchase as usual, then wait for your email with download link (should arrive within a moment or two after completing payment), and forward that email to your recipient.

If you prefer the gift email to come from me, simply add Note to Seller on PayPal with your recipient's name, email address, and when you would like their issue delivered (immediately or on a certain date). If you purchase a gift subscription, I can also email your recipient and let them know details (again, leave Note to Seller). Thanks!

Catch up on Sprout's first three issues (Celebration, Abundance, and Boldness) in my new bundle pack--only $15 for all three. Click here or visit Sprout's shop to pick up your bundle of goodness now!

Problems? Questions? Email me at PersistentGreen (at) gmail (dot) com and I'd be delighted to respond.

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Sprout #3 now available (the boldness issue)

2012-01-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Bold. Beautiful. Brilliant. Yes, you!

The world needs your light. Shine it brightly with help from me and 16 radiant guest contributors.

Sprout's third issue (seeds of boldness) is now available!

stop letting fear write the rules.
let boldness light up your life.

Soak up this color-loving, bright, brave issue:

+ 60 vibrant full-color pages (PDF instant download)
+ gorgeous viewed on computers, tablets, or smart phones
+ hand-painted backgrounds
+ handwritten notes from me to you
+ art and photography
+ poetry
+ essays
+ creative prompts to cultivate boldness in your own life

Download a free preview here:

Guests in this issue:

Tanya Geisler, Jenny Shih, Mandy Steward, Flora Bowley, Connie Hozvicka, Heather Plett, Alisa Steady, Julia Fehrenbacher, Jodi Lebrun, Deb Taylor, Dani, Harmony Lenasbunt, Shawnacy Kiker, Maureen Helms Blake, Jessica Schafer

featured artist interview: Bonita Rose

bold creativity. spirituality. connection. eating, dressing, living.

Thank you so much for supporting Sprout. I believe in its mission wholeheartedly and fall in love with this adventure more every day. I can't wait to share this issue with you--it's my favorite yet!
NOTE: If you subscribe (thank you!), future issues will be sent on the 15th of each month to your PayPal email address unless you specify otherwise under Special Instructions: Note to Seller.

Sprout makes a great gift. Buying for a friend or family member? Purchase as usual, then wait for your email with download link (should arrive within a moment or two after completing payment), and forward that email to your recipient.

If you prefer the gift email to come from me, simply add Note to Seller on PayPal with your recipient's name, email address, and when you would like their issue delivered (immediately or on a certain date). If you purchase a gift subscription, I can also email your recipient and let them know details (again, leave Note to Seller). Thanks!

Missed issue 1 (celebration) or 2 (abundance)? Visit Sprout's shop to pick up your copies now!

Problems? Questions? Email me at PersistentGreen (at) gmail (dot) com and I'd be delighted to respond.

You can also stay in touch at our Facebook page.

Sprout #2 now available (the abundance issue)

2011-12-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

"Look up, look out, see beyond the little circle of doubt. The world beyond? It's infinitely abundant . . ."

In a season often filled with "too much," can we find ways to feel satisfied, to seek out abundant blessings in our daily lives? Eighteen amazing guest contributors and I respond with a resounding yes.

Sprout's second issue (seeds of abundance) is now available!

forget lack. fear. empty indulgence.
find overflowing joy. faith. satisfaction.

Explore this heart-expanding topic with us:

+ 60 vibrant full-color pages (PDF)
+ gorgeous viewed on computers, tablets, or smart phones
+ hand-painted backgrounds
+ handwritten notes from me to you
+ art and photography
+ poetry
+ essays
+ creative prompts to cultivate abundance in your own life

Guests in this issue:

featured artist interview: Liv Lane of Choosing Beauty

artwork: Lori Portka, Mary Freeman, Danielle Daniel, Jenny Maroney, Kristen Powers, Jamie Price

writing: Tara Mohr, Mandy Thompson, Maureen Helms Blake, Kristin Berger, Jason Kotecki, Samantha Reynolds, Daniel Collinsworth, Michele Bergh, Ken Robert, Rachel Abel, Tami Chacon

Thank you so much for supporting me and my guest contributors. I'm beyond proud and exhilarated to share this abundant beauty and blessing with you!

Purchase your copy (an instant download) here for $6 or get great savings when you subscribe:

NOTE: If you subscribe (thank you!), future issues will be sent on the 15th of each month to your PayPal email address unless you specify otherwise under Special Instructions: Note to Seller.

Sprout makes a great gift. Buying for a friend or family member? Purchase as usual, then wait for your email with download link (should arrive within a moment or two after completing payment), and forward that email to your recipient.

If you prefer the gift email to come from me, simply add Note to Seller on PayPal with your recipient's name, email address, and when you would like their issue delivered (immediately or on a certain date). If you purchase a gift subscription, I can also email your recipient and let them know details (again, leave Note to Seller). Thanks!

Missed the first issue?

Sprout's premiere (all about celebration) is still available for purchase. Issue #1 asks: what would happen if we faced each day with a spirit of celebration?

Problems? Questions? Email me at PersistentGreen (at) gmail (dot) com and I'd be delighted to respond.
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Sprout's premiere issue now available!

2011-11-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Pinch me, 'cause I can't believe launch day is finally here. After a year of dreaming, scheming, hoping, praying, creating, revising, and a whole lotta persisting, Sprout magazine is HERE. Ready. Let's go! I am so proud, excited, and humbled to reach this day--and sooo eager to share this beauty with you.

Sprout's premiere issue focuses on celebration, asking the question: what would happen if we faced each day with a spirit of celebration?

Explore this joyful idea with me and thirteen powerful guest contributors:

+ 60 vibrant full-color pages (PDF)
+ gorgeous viewed on computers, tablets, or smart phones
+ hand-painted backgrounds
+ handwritten notes from me to you
+ art and photography
+ poetry
+ mini-essays
+ creative prompts that invite you to find celebration in your own life
+ featured artist interview with Rachel Awes of all i did was listen

Guests in this issue:

Amanda Oaks, Rachel Awes, Bonita Rose, Julia Fehrenbacher, Natasha Reilly, Jennifer Richardson, Susie Sweetland, Scott Simpson, Jeanne Rogers, Beckie Ajayi, Maureen Helms Blake, Lauren Snyder, and Patricia Frolander

Join us in a soul-stirring look at celebration in everyday life, finding unexpected blessings and beauty that emerge when we pay attention to the forgotten corners of life.

Thank you so much for supporting me and my guest contributors, who all work so hard to share our love of creativity with the world to uplift and inspire.

Purchase your copy (an instant download) here for only $6 or get great savings when you subscribe:

Issue 1 (Celebration) $6:

Celebration + subscribe to upcoming issues:

NOTE: If you subscribe (thank you!), future issues will be sent on the 15th of each month to your PayPal email address unless you specify otherwise under Special Instructions: Note to Seller.

Sprout makes a great gift. Buying for a friend or family member? Purchase as usual, then wait for your email with download link (should arrive within a moment or two after completing payment), and forward that email to your recipient.

If you prefer the gift email to come from me, simply add Note to Seller on PayPal with your recipient's name, email address, and when you would like their issue delivered (immediately or on a certain date). If you purchase a gift subscription, I can also email your recipient and let them know details (again, leave Note to Seller). Thanks!

Problems? Questions? Email me at PersistentGreen (at) gmail (dot) com and I'd be delighted to respond.

Launch day: November 15!

2011-11-09T17:05:00.000-07:00

Sprout's premiere issue comes out in less than a week . . . and I couldn't be more thrilled to share this joyful creation with you. (Not familiar with me? Click the "about" tab for an introduction.)

(shh . . . sneak peek at the cover)

Celebration is the perfect theme to kick off Sprout's creation.
My guest contributors and I explore this idea through:

+ 60 full-color pages
+ hand-painted backgrounds
+ art and photography
+ poetry
+ mini-essays
+ lists
+ creative prompts

Guests in this issue:

Amanda Oaks, Rachel Awes, Bonita Rose, Julia Fehrenbacher, Natasha Reilly, Jennifer Richardson, Susie Sweetland, Scott Simpson, Jeanne Rogers, Beckie Ajayi, Maureen Helms Blake, Lauren Snyder, and Patricia Frolander

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November 15 is launch day here at Sprout. In the meantime, you can:

+ join the conversation on Facebook
+ enjoy my three-times-a-week inspiring posts at Persistent Green
+ sign up for my mailing list at Persistent Green to receive a free eBook (Today I Will: a joy checklist), be the first to know when Sprout launches, and even nab a fabulous discount

See you soon!