My boss, a fellow cupcake lover, gave me this journal yesterday just because she’s super sweet. {I think she also intuitively knew that I have exams today and this was her way of telling me to not stress out about them.} The journal itself is printed by Peter Pauper Press on beautiful acid-free lightly-lined paper and features a pocket inside the back cover and glossy, embossed lettering on the front. It’s perfect for journaling or cupcake-hunting {more on this later}.

Besides being gorgeous, this journal’s message has a bit of a back story. Ever heard of the slogan, “Keep Calm and Carry On?” It was used by the British government during WW2, but never publicized. British government officials printed thousands of posters with the slogan on it  as a way to encourage their citizens to remain calm during the war. King George VI wanted to assure his people that all necessary measures were being taken to defend the country. Only a few posters made it into the public {see below}, but the poster was never officially issued, and instead was hidden and forgotten about for over 50 years.

In 2000, buried amidst a pile of dusty books purchased at an auction, the poster resurfaced and went pubic. It’s simple message still rings true today, and would even if we weren’t involved in a war. Don’t stress out. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Keep calm and carry on. Check out more of the Keep Calm and Carry On gear here. The Keep Calm and Have a Cupcake journal can be found in most major bookstores, or online at Amazon {though right now it’s sold out}.

Carry on, then! :)