The Family Squirrel Rides Again

The family squirrel hiding in the duck house

The Family Squirrel You may remember the Family Squirrel from THIS POST.  The sneaky little guy appears unexpectedly at homes in our family. Sometimes he’s in disguise, and others times he’s hidden so cleverly that it takes weeks to find him.  And sometimes he’s someplace we can’t miss – but his appearance is shrouded in […]

Happy Halloween!

There are a few things that I truly adore about Halloween.  It’s not the sugar hangover on the morning of All Saint’s Day.  Shocking, I know.  I do like candy taxes (the percentage of candy that my husband and I require from the children’s haul in order to pay for the privilege of being part […]

Random Thursday – The Family Squirrel

Family traditions come in all shapes and sizes.  They’re big and small, serious and fun, formal and informal, and in some cases downright sneaky.  The one thing that the very best traditions have in common is the way they reaffirm the good in our relationships, build bonds of affection, and just give us a chance […]

Treasuring and Sharing The Little Things

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make all of the difference.  Some of my favorite memories are of simple little things that have brought me joy, from kind words to beautiful moments that took my breath away. I still treasure lilacs not only for their beauty but for the beautiful childhood memories that their scent […]

Journaling Your Holiday Scrapbook

This holiday season include a special family tradition in your holiday scrapbook.  Plan ahead, and then take the pictures that you need to capture your special celebrations.  We’ve collected a few ideas that we hope will inspire you. ·         Favorite family recipes:  Include your favorite family recipe in a scrapbook layout along with pictures of […]

Memories are a Treasure

Memories are a treasure

This issue’s project is a Memory Jar full of memory prompts with a sweet twist! Your memories are a treasure! Finding the perfect gift for the holidays can be tricky, but this is a beautiful way to show grandparents, parents, and others how much you treasure them. Writing a personal history can be daunting, but […]