When my husband’s birthday was coming up, I was trying to think of something fun and thoughtful to do for him. The last year had been rough and I wanted to do something that would make him feel special. Inspired by oh happy day, I asked friends and family to send me their favorite memory with […]
Birthday Traditions: Photo Album
Even with all of the beautiful photo books you can make and design online I am still a sucker for an old fashioned scrapbook with photos. Start a “Birthday Book” in your family. A photo album or scrapbook just for birthdays. Every year add a new page with a special birthday photo (or two) . […]
Birthday Traditions: Balloon Surprise
Ever since I was little I have loved balloons. I don’t know what it is- that they are brightly colored, that they float, or that they liven up any birthday celebration. When I found this idea on Crafty Giggles, I was in love. This wil definately be a tradition when I have kids. On your […]
Birthday Traditions: Breakfast in Bed
Happy New Year everyone! My birthday is on New Years day, and my mom always did a great job of separating Christmas from my birthday. Every year she made sure the tree was down and all the Christmas decorations were put away so that we were just celebrating my birthday. One of my favorite traditions was breakfast in […]
Birthday Traditions: When You Were Little
This comes from a birthday tradition at my house. My mother kept a handwritten journal through most of mine and my sister’s childhood. She wrote down things we liked to do, milestones we had, our favorites in just about everything. She also had our father write an entry every so often as well. I don’t […]