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Memory Journal for Mom

10 May 2015 Comments Off on Memory Journal for Mom

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Paper Daydreams Tags: memories, Mom, quotes

Dear Fellow Journalers,

Sometimes it’s hard to find a gift for your Mom that she will cherish for years to come, but the memory journal is definitely one. To make this you’ll need a few days to plan out what you’ll write.

You will need the following items:

blank journal book
pen
your memories (see below)
collection of favorite quotes
small mementoes
glue stick
photos

Start by brainstorming memories of special times/events shared with your Mom. Some of these could be the one-on-one shopping, special lunches, Mother advice times, or if you are a Mom, the first time she held your child. After you have about 20-50 moments jot them down in a notebook.

At this point, you can decorate your covers. You can refer back to my previous posts for ideas. Start writing in the journal. I started my Memory Journal by writing a letter to my Mom and telling her why I started the journal for her. I included the reasons why I enjoyed the moments with her, what I learned from her and included other family members in the particular memory. I tried to keep the events in a chronicle order and included pictures/photos with each event. That notebook came in handy because it took me several days to write everything!

Be sure to include a beautiful card with your gift!

Happy Mother’s Day!

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

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The Past

08 May 2015 Comments Off on The Past

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Seeds of thought

“You are defined by your past.

You are prepared by your past.”

Joel Osteen

Prompts for your Memory Jar- writing a letter

06 May 2015 Comments Off on Prompts for your Memory Jar- writing a letter

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prompts Tags: letters, wish, write

Dear Fellow Journalers,

How long has it been since you wrote a letter? I don’t mean an email either. I got to thinking about that topic earlier this month. I remember a time before the internet (yes, I am ancient!) when I actually used nice stationery and a pen to write letters. Nowadays, the most writing with a pen that I do is writing sentiments inside greeting cards!

Write a Letter to:

Write a letter to someone you need to forgive.
Write a letter to someone who believed in you even when you didn’t believe in yourself.
Write a letter to be read by each of your loved ones after you’ve passed away.
Write a fan letter to your favorite actor/actress.
Write a letter to the editor of your favorite magazine telling them what features you would like to see included in the magazine.
Is there something you’re reluctant to tell someone? Write a letter to help y0u organize your thoughts.
finally, write a letter to yourself. Tell yourself what you are going through emotionally at this time, what you want to do and what you have accomplished. If you want to write down a secret wish for the future.

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

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You may reach Sallie at uniquelyyourscraftjournal@outlook.com

Heartprints

01 May 2015 Comments Off on Heartprints

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Seeds of thought

~Sallie

Month of Family and Friendships

01 May 2015 1 Comment

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Pursuit of Happiness Tags: family, friendships, love, Masks

Dear Fellow Journalers,

May is the month of Family and Friendships. In our family, May is a very busy month! There’s Mothers’ Day, my birthday, our Granddaughter’s Birthday (the day after mine), and Memorial Day . So we celebrate all month the friendships and family relationships that bring us love and joy.

In thinking about this theme, I first concentrated on my family and how we are all connected. Each of us comes to our family with our unique talents, experiences and beliefs. While L. is still a toddler, she too is forming her own set of wants and needs and it will be some time before we see her true self emerge.

In all things you create this month remember what makes you happy. Write each “thing” down in your journal. When darkness falls upon your door, your happiest memories will always be with you.

~Sallie