The hectic holidays are here again, but they'll be gone just as quickly as they arrived. Along with the memories of this magical time of year unless you take time to take note. Which is why I created this set of *FREE* printable, Holiday Me-Mo cards! (MEmories + MOments/MOmentos = Me-Mo cards!) Measuring 4" x 6" (hey, isn't that the same size as all the holiday photos you're … [Read more...] about Take Note, Make a Holiday Me-Mo Book
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Cultivating a Tradition of Giving + A Gift for You
The month leading up to my son’s first Christmas was a total frenzy.I was on the search for tradition. It was like, hurry up, make it meaningful! I had visions of wintry walks, carefully chosen stories, handmade gifts, and lovingly prepared meals. The very first holiday season for our little family not only had to be super special but it would undoubtedly lay the foundation … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Tradition of Giving + A Gift for You
Teaching the Value of Handmade
My 6 year old is an advertising companies dream. Every time she spots the next new plastic toy in between her cartoons, she proclaims that she just has to have it. Personally, I think they should ban toy commercials during kids shows but that is another post altogether! ;) This year I made the decision to only buy her handmade gifts for Christmas. You see Santa Claus and his … [Read more...] about Teaching the Value of Handmade
The World's Smallest Post Service + Teeny Tiny Advent
I love small things, handwritten letters, creativity and magic. So when Chronicle Books wrote to ask if I was interested in jumping on board the blog tour for the World's Smallest Post Service kit by Lea Redmond I was on it! I am a fan of Lea's work and all things Chronicle Books and had been planning a mini advent calendar for my oldest daughter. I immediately thought how cute … [Read more...] about The World's Smallest Post Service + Teeny Tiny Advent
DIY Monogrammed Christmas Stockings
My favourite part of Christmas has always been stockings. Perhaps it's because we always were allowed to open our stockings first growing up - waiting until after breakfast to tackle the bigger gifts under the tree. There's simply nothing better than falling asleep while the stockings hang empty and waking up to the magic of those same stockings overflowing. So much excitement … [Read more...] about DIY Monogrammed Christmas Stockings
