Welcoming a baby into the world is a beautiful thing. The women (and men!) you invite to your baby shower will help you when you’re in need and cheer you on as you celebrate the wins of early motherhood.  By joining you to lick chocolate out of diapers and play “don’t say baby,” these people …

Are you looking to make positive changes to your life? If so, you’ll need three things: inspiration, a plan, and a way to keep yourself accountable.  Putting up a whiteboard can help with all three. And because our goals, schedules, and interests change over time, being able to erase and replace the words on your …

Graduations mark an important milestone in a person’s life. They are a time to sit back, relax, and reflect on one’s achievements. After a long period of intensive hard work, graduates have earned the right to let their hair down and have a good time.  If you are throwing a party to celebrate a friend, …

Guestbooks are a tradition that dates back centuries. They began appearing in grand homes and castles in the seventeenth century to keep a record of a place’s social history.  Having the names of famous or well-regarded people in your family’s guestbook was a way of showing off your social status.  Nowadays, guestbooks no longer serve …

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But we still look through old pictures and can’t remember exactly where they were taken or what was going on.  So, while pictures are great visual memories, writing a few well-chosen words beneath them can make them even more special.  You might be posting your newly …

When we’re sad, our first instinct is often to close our doors and be alone. And while that might feel like a good idea, it can be hard to cheer ourselves up once we’re on our own.  Getting a text from a friend is often just the thing we need to help us feel cared …

When it comes to presents, you often hear that it is the thought that counts. And while even a hastily bought present is a nice gesture, a homemade gift means the world. Whether you’re giving a gift to mark the International Day of Friendship, your best friend’s birthday, or their going away party, a scrapbook …

Don’t you just love love? Seeing your friends happy and fulfilled in their romantic relationships is one of the nicest feelings there is.  And when your friends celebrate major milestones, it is natural to want to be right there beside them, showing them that their love is appreciated and valued, and that you are sharing …

If you have already discovered the wonderful world of journaling, you know how helpful it can be to untangle your thoughts by laying them bare on the page.  Writing brings clarity and journaling has been linked to wonderful benefits in relation to mental health, decision-making, and professional advancement.  Whether you’ve committed to writing a certain …

When a school, library, or other institution wants to expand its facilities, it may call out for donations to help realize its plans. New buildings or construction projects made possible by the generosity of private donors are a sign of a caring and invested community.  To say thank you for the support it is receiving, …