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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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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Family Reunions
by Chris Kennard Have I ever told you about my sister Elisse? She’s a can-do type of gal. If she wants something – watch out, she’ll get it. If she wants to do something, it’s as good as done. All she has to do is make up her mind – once she’s certain, hide and watch. That was why we…
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Journaling Your Holiday Scrapbook
Journaling in scrapbooks can be as simple as names and dates written below your pictures. With a little bit of effort, however, your holiday scrapbook can become a treasure trove of family memories. Before you put together your holiday pages this year, take a moment to really think about what the holidays mean to your family. Make an outline for…
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