Here’s a Mothers Day letter from a daughter who has grown up and left home. It’s ironic that we really learn how to appreciate our moms when we’re no longer under her care. Send a letter like this to your mom in Mothers Day and touch her heart in a sentimental way….
Dear Mom,
Sometimes I wonder if anyone else will care for me the way you do. I’ve been looking up to you for years and trying my best to be like you, but I know I can only be half the woman you are.
You are the best, Mom!
This Mother’s day, I hope to share with you my thoughts and prayers. I hope that through this letter you will feel the depth of my love, and I can touch you although I’m so far away.
Do you remember when I was younger, you used to tell me that not everything will go my way. And that I have to be patient and work hard to really get what I want? You were absolutely right. I know now how hard work and patience will always bear fruit in the long run.
Whenever I feel impatient, frustrated or lonely, I only need to think of you and your unending devotion to us, your children, to feel inspired.
I cannot thank you enough for the lessons that you taught me.
Mom, always remember that even if you can’t be by my side now, I’ll still be here for you. I will always be here for you, even if I’m busy or wrapped up in my work. You will always be special to me and I thank God for giving me a chance to live life with you.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Your Daughter
Apr 28, 2010 | Letters to Mom, Sentimental Thoughts
Families will always collect rubbish. This is a fact. The bigger the family is, the more rubbish is collected every year. Think of the scraps you have at home. The teacups, the old toys, the old clothes, loose buttons, old rolls of wrapping paper and so much more that you don’t need anymore.
The easy way is to throw them all out during your spring cleaning. The wise choice is to convert them into crafts. Part of making an effort to be environmentally friendly as a family is making sure you don’t throw away too many of your household items, even those you’re not using anymore.
Your kids will love creating artwork out of household items. Popsicle sticks, newspaper, paper plates, buttons, plastic bottles and egg cartons are some of the many items which can be utilized for fun and inexpensive art projects at home. Choose crafts that kids from grades 4 to 6 can enjoy. Let younger children be part of the craft experience as well with some help from older kids or parents.
The “Look What You Can Make With Dozens of Household Items!: Over 500 Pictured Crafts and Dozens of More Ideas!” craft book is part of the successful Look What You Can Make With series and incorporates eight previous books of the same series. The new compilation is spiral bound. Each individual book is labeled with a tab for quick and easy access to each topic.
This craft book is a great resource for rainy days or even birthday party fun. The materials needed are inexpensive and easy to find within the house.
The book details over 600 craft projects. Each book contains between 80 to 90 color photos and clear step-by-step instructions. Non-readers will need to be supervised since there is only a picture of the finished project.
Apr 09, 2010 | Sentimental Hobbies, Sentimental Thoughts, crafts, family traditions
Scrapbooking Tips for a Vacation Scrapbook
When preparing for your vacation, you always remember to pack your camera, but do you ever think about how you will scrapbook your vacation photos before you leave on your trip? Planning your vacation scrapbooking pages before you begin your trip makes it easier and quicker to design a beautiful vacation album when you get home.Here are a few tips to think about when planning a vacation scrapbooking album.
Your Vacation Album
Most of us plan our vacations well in advance. It’s never too early to start shopping for a vacation scrapbooking album.You will want one that reflects the location or the theme of your vacation.Consider buying an album that is specific to where you are going, like a Disney album or a Hawaiian scrapbook.You might prefer a basic vacation album or an album with a beach theme. Planning ahead gives you plenty of time to watch your local scrapbooking or craft store for sales. You can even get a plain chipboard covered scrapbook and design your own album cover.
Embellishments and Your Vacation Scrapbook Album
While you are shopping for your album, look to see what coordinating products are available to match it. Planning in advance allows you to take advantage of sales on embellishments as well. Choose page elements and paper that will work well with the location and themes of your vacation photos.Store all of your embellishments for your vacation album in one place. They’ll be ready when you return from your trip.
Journaling about Your Vacation
Remembering the details of your vacation is part of the journaling process on your scrapbooking page layouts.Make it simpler by wrting in a journal or keeping notes on your trip.Document the places and dates that you visit and include your thoughts and feelings. Now when you return home, journaling in your scrapbook will be quick, easy and more detailed. You can even tear a few pages from the journal and include them right in your layouts.
Planning Photographs of Your Vacation
Think about and plan some of your photos for your trip. You’ll want a picture that can serve as the title page of your album.A photo of the ship would be perfect for this if you are going on a cruise. If it’s Disney World, take a photo of the Disney World sign.Don’t forget to include yourself in your vacation photos.Before you leave on your trip, make a list of what photographs you want to remember to take. Tuck the list in your camera bag so it’s always handy.
Mementos of Your Vacation
You will want to collect mementos of your trip to include in your vacation scrapbook. Pack small plastic bags to hold them so they won’t be damaged on the trip home.Save your tickets to shows and parks, maps and brochures, menus and napkins. You will definitely want to add these to your page layouts.
A little planning will make your vacation scrapbook album come together easily.Get your photographs printed as soon as you get home, and then begin working on your layouts while your memories are still fresh in your memory. Following these scrapbooking tips, you’ll have everything you need when you arrive home to design a beautiful keepsake of your trip.
Oct 16, 2009 | Sentimental Thoughts
