Last year, when I first launched my blogs, my intention for Creativity Cookbook was to focus on “All Things Creative,” from spotlighting the creativity of others to things that inspire and encourage our own creativity. It almost goes without saying that feeling fit and having a balanced lifestyle is related to the quality of our creative output. In the effort to find a way to exercise aerobically which would fit into my lifestyle, I developed what I call “Basement Bops.” The method works so well for me, I figure it may work well for others, too. Being a combo of music and fitness (basically a freestyle Dancercise), this blog is the perfect place to share it 😎
Since Basement Bops extend well beyond the boundaries of one blog post, they reside, unto themselves, on the Navigation Bar :D. 
On the PLAYLISTS page you’ll find the list of links from which you can access each playlist. For me to link to each one individually, I must post each playlist as a separate blog post, so each day, beginning on July 16th, you will be receiving a playlist in your inbox. I’m alerting you now so you’re not wondering WHAT is going on 😕 since you’re not accustomed to receiving daily emails from me.
Also, since it could easily get lost in the stream of emails, on the 20th there will be an actual “creativity” blog post thrown in the mix. I hope you enjoy it. Comment approval will be delayed for two days (maybe more) until I’m at my computer again, but I hope I come back to some nice comments 🙂
So, if my Basement Bops appeal to you and you want to give it a shot, there will be (for the time being) 35 playlists to choose from. If the fitness aspect doesn’t interest you, I’m hoping you’ll enjoy listening to some or all of them as little “musical interludes” to spice up your day 
Seeing as I feel GREAT that this project is finally done, I wanted to celebrate with a Giveaway, the prize being nothing less than a “Creativity Cookbook” Notebook! Due to its weight, I must limit this Giveaway to the continental U.S. Sorry about that, gang. Unfortunately, overseas postal rates are steep 
. To enter the random drawing, simply comment here about what you think of my Basement Bops 🙂 If all goes well on my end, I should be announcing the winner by the end of next week. So, if you know anyone who might be interested in the Bops, Giveaway or blog—please spread the word!
Let’s get BOPPIN’! 😀
Creativity Cookbook 
Congratulations! It sounds like fun. I know many, myself included, need a little encouragement to fit exercise into the daily routine. Thanks for sharing your techniques. 🙂
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Norah, thank you! I’m so glad you stopped by and commented 😀 I’m missing all my blog pals, but I’m hoping after surgery my life with doctors will slow down and I can start getting back into things—including my Basement Bops! 😀 I know you have your own routine for fitness, but maybe this is the type thing that can come in handy when it’s raining or in between, you know? I hope to be coming by soon! oxox
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I wish you well with your surgery, and hope you are back up and running (pun intended) soon. Best wishes.
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Thanks, Norah 😀 oxox I’m getting extremely anxious about it at this point 😦 Leaving it in God’s hands ultimately!
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I wish you well. 🙂
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Thank you, my friend 😀
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Donna, What a cool idea! Good luck today. Will be thinking about you. Big hugs! xo
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Don’t you love these coloring books? And thanks again, Robin, for your wishes and gifts! Still in the hospital. Things taking a bit longer than expected. Getting there! 🙂
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Oh, Robin, I thought you were responding to my post on coloring lol. I’m using this little tablet and am not accustomed to using it for internet.
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Surgery? Okay, I’m way too out of touch. I hope the surgery goes well. Love the idea of basement bops. I’ve recently been making up my own circuits to do in our yard for fitness – a little hula hoop, some jump rope and things like that. I might have to pump out one of your playlists next time I do it.
{{Hugs}}
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Yeah, we’ve both been out of touch. Both busy! I’m still in the hospital actually. How’s the new house? 🙂
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New house is great. How is your recovery?
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Glad to hear it, my dear 🙂 As for me, it’s slow going, but looking up!
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awh dang! delivery is limited to the continental US! 😦 that kinda rules me out hahah
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Ooooooh, 😦 I’m so sorry! The first time I had to mail overseas, the package cost me more than the prize and I can’t afford it, sorry to say 😦 Truth is, if I could, I’d send it in a flash! I mail my bookmarks and mousepads overseas though, and I’ll give them away again at some point, Rajlakshmi. So glad you stopped by!
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hahah i understand. thank you anyway donna!!
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Yay! I think they’re a great idea! 🙂 I hope I’m not too late to enter the giveaway! 😀
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Thanks, Erik! I’ve missed you! And no, you’re not too late. In fact, my head’s still not on straight and keep forgetting that I need to draw a winner tonight 🙂 There are only a few who commented so odds are good!
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Yay! 🙂
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Uh ho! 😦 Looks like I am almost two months late. Does this mean there is no way I can win a notebook? Can I still enter? I won’t be so disappointed about missing this giveaway if I could at least enter). 😦 sniff, sniff
Did you make your own coloring book? Is that what this notebook is? I’m sorry, I am a little tired and the brain is not on full-power. I started coloring adult coloring books a couple months ago, right before I moved. I love it. I started with a book of fancy cats (what else) and love mandalas (?sp.) even though I am not versed enough in art to understand exactly what they are (the book said it was full of mandalas — which I thought was an instrument).
If you made your own coloring book, will it be for sale? I could “win “one that way! Well, congratulations to the winner (you lucky dog). Where there dogs in the notebook? Sorry, getting off-track. Boy, have I missed your sites.
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Sue, I’m sorry to say this particular giveaway is over, my dear : / But at some point I’ll be doing it again! I have a few left for each blog 🙂 It’s a lined notebook for writing whatever it is you want to write, so no, it’s not a coloring book I made. I never will! lol But I DID purchase a coloring book that is filled with mandalas. I THOUGHT I posted it on my “Joy of Coloring” blog post (https://2creativitycookbook.com/2015/07/20/c-c-the-joy-of-coloring/), but I’m not seeing it! Obviously I had to mention it somewhere or how else would you have known?! Is tiredness MY excuse, too?! lol
Until you asked, I never really knew a mandala to be anything more than a round, decorative emblem. It’s all I see it as, regardless of what it actually is spiritually or symbolically (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandala). They’re pretty and contained rather than a full page in the coloring book. And now I need to formally post the book I bought, though I thought I already did! lol Sheesh!
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I thought you mentioned in the above post, but now I am not so sure. Post it again and I will take a look. Isn’t it cool to be ALLOWED now to color as adults (I never stopped, but still, now it is acceptable everywhere, or most everywhere). How did I get by without our conversations here at at KLR? (I’ll have lots of time for a awhile as I am losing another toe next week. Did you know you need toes to balance and walk? Who knew!) 🙂
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Oh, dear, aNOther toe?! Didn’t know you lost ANY! sigh I’m so sorry to hear this, Sue 😦
And who cares what people think you should or shouldn’t do as a hobby, right? It’s about time the world smartened up 😉 And I added the photo of the coloring book I did. It’s on the original post now: https://2creativitycookbook.com/2015/07/20/c-c-the-joy-of-coloring/
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Toe #3! Lupus plays havoc with your feet much like diabetes. “Joy of Coloring is an apt title.
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