• How to Use a Calendar as a Daily Journal

    Most calendars are filled with appointments, birthdays, errands, and reminders. Mine certainly has those things. But scattered between them are little notes that tell a much more interesting story. “The first hummingbird arrived.” “Discovered a new favorite movie.” “Rained all afternoon.” “Dinner with my son.” “The roses finally bloomed.” None of those moments seemed particularly […]

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  • Why Movie Nights Deserve a Page in Your Journal

    There’s something magical about a movie night. Maybe it’s the anticipation as the lights begin to dim. Maybe it’s the familiar aroma of freshly popped popcorn or the excitement of settling into a favorite chair with a cozy blanket. Whether you’re at a grand old theater, a nostalgic drive-in beneath the stars, or enjoying a […]

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  • This stapler changed my scrapbooking life!

    watercolor image of an unique stapler used for putting together Memorable Journals

    Scrapbooking should be hassle-free and plastic-free! Gasp…no page protectors? So how do you keep the pages together then? Use a stapler! Not just any stapler though. (If you don’t want to read this whole article, scroll all the way to the bottom for the three tools you need to put together your journals and scrapbooks […]

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  • Sewing Journal Pockets

    I’ve never counted how many journals I’ve made so far, but I’m pretty sure there are at least 100! This “right triangle” (if I recall my geometry correctly) pocket style is my absolute favorite to use. From experience, I know that this style is the most secure and holds quite a bit. Sure I have […]

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