Cabin Fever by Barbara Williams In the mountains where I grew up cabin fever is a common ailment in wintertime. Housewives usually suffer the most and long desperately for the freedom of warm weather and spring (and children playing outside). Our homes protect us from the cold outside but also start to feel confining. This winter I plan to step…
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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 the family making or eating…
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Gift Idea
This issue’s project is a Memory Jar with a sweet twist! YOUR MEMORIES ARE A TREASURE! Cut memory prompts into strips. You can find memory prompts on many internet sites, or use our 52 ways to write a memory. Fold paper strips, then tuck under the bottom fold of miniature chocolate bars (we used assorted Nestle Treasures). 52 treasures fit…
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Memorial Day
Memorial day has been celebrated since shortly after the Civil War. It began as a day set aside to decorate the graves of soldiers who had lost their lives during that war. It was celebrated at the end of May so that flowers would be plentiful. After World War I all who had lost their lives in any American war…
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Mother’s Day
by Chris Kennard I have the best mom. No really. I’ve done research. 97% of the respondents to my questioning stated that I have the best mom. Okay. They actually said “I have the best mom” – (I’ve been listening to NPR and learning the fine art of spin doctoring.) I have a very vivid memory from my childhood. We…
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