“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.” – Carl Sagan Eighty-seven years ago this week, American astronomer, planetary scientist, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist, and author Carl Sagan was born. You probably know him best as the co-writer and narrator of the award-winning 1980 television series Cosmos: A […]
“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it,” wrote columnist Sydney J. Harris. And if that catch-22 isn’t the perfect definition of our modern stress-filled life, I’m not sure what is. National Stress Awareness Day falls on the first Wednesday in November. Sponsored by the International Stress Management Association, its purpose […]
November is just four days away, ushering in a month when many of us choose to focus on gratitude. Some people write down what they’re thankful for each day in November. Others take a photograph representing what they’re grateful for. And many in the scrapbooking community take on a “30 Days of Thanks” project. By […]
Happy National Pets for Veterans Day! Each year on October 21st, this holiday is used to spread awareness of the emotional needs of veterans and how the right animal can assist them in transitioning back into civilian life. The organization Pets for Vets, Inc. was founded in 2009 by Clarissa Black, a Cornell-educated animal trainer […]
Happy National Dessert Day from Sweet Shoppe Designs! That’s right – October 14th is known as National Dessert Day in the United States, and we believe that’s a holiday well worth celebrating. It’s a day to indulge in the sweet course that concludes a meal. Perhaps that consists of a cake, ice cream, pastry, confection, […]
When was the last time you wrote a letter? Not a text message or an email, but an actual physical letter? I know, handwritten letters can, quite literally, be a pain to draft. “Old ways are hard,” writes Wesley Baines. “They’re time-consuming. And how we spend our time is a language unto itself—a letter written […]
Digital Scrapbooking Day weekend is almost here, and I am practically vibrating with excitement! One of the things I love most about this holiday of ours is that it combines two of my favorite activities: scrapbooking and shopping. So with that in mind, I’ve combed through the store to bring you a bevy of kits […]
“Memory,” wrote Oscar Wilde, “is the diary that we all carry about with us.” When you hear the word diary, what is it you think of? Perhaps it’s a small pink book with a locking latch that you stashed in your most secret hiding place so your siblings couldn’t find and read it. Maybe it’s […]
Did you know Thursday, September 16th is National Guacamole Day? Yep – apparently, it’s a thing! In case you’re not familiar with this most delicious of foods, guacamole is a dip, spread, or salad made from mashed-up avocados and a variety of diced veggies, spices, and juice, depending on the preference of the chef (and those […]
Today is International Dog Day. The term “heartbeat at my feet” perfectly captures life as a dog parent. They are yapping, furry balls of endless energy wrapped around a heart filled with unconditional love for you. And if you are anything like me, you have DOZENS of adorable photos of them to scrapbook. Dogs are […]
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