Saturday Layout Challenge: Bad Habits

It’s Saturday again, and you know what that means? Time for another fun and creative scrapbook challenge. I have been busily making a great list of ideas for upcoming challenges so be sure and check in often. Also, remember that the scrapbook challenges often make great additions to an All About Me album, so start creating and save those layouts so that your family has an album all about you, just as you have so lovingly created an album all about them. I had a few ideas for today’s challenge, but after some careful thought and consideration and a few … Continue reading

Homeschooling on Saturday?

It is Saturday, and I just finished a homeschooling session with my daughter. I am not talking about teachable moments either. While teachable moments are incredibly valuable to a homeschooler, this morning we did math. After looking over the weeks work, I realized my daughter did not do as much math as I would have liked her to complete this week. If she wants a summer vacation, and to be ready for the placement test she will have to take (for next years program) in a few months, she needs to stay on a schedule. Since we homeschool, adding an … Continue reading

Celebrating National Scrapbooking Day Part Two

Hosting an NSD Event National Scrapbook Day is always celebrated the first Saturday of May. The primary focus of NSD is about reminding each other about the importance of scrapbooking and encouraging others to participate in this rewarding hobby. Be sure and celebrate by setting aside plenty of time to scrap. And if you are inclined to organize your own event, there are some fun things you can incorporate into your NSD Event. Here are three great ideas to get you started: Host an Under One Roof crop by hosting a crop in your home or community center. The theme … Continue reading

Celebrating National Scrapbooking Day Part One

What is National Scrapbooking Day? My favorite day of the year is approaching rapidly. I’ll be starting the first weekend in May by celebrating my favorite hobby – Scrapbooking. Saturday, May 6th, 2006 is National Scrapbooking Day (NSD). This date is set aside to commemorate, celebrate and promote the importance of preserving your memories. Can you believe our beloved hobby has it’s own holiday? “Scrapbooking combines family history and contemporary crafts in a fun and interesting way, bringing together adults and children alike,” said Fran Saperstein, Publisher of A-Z Magazines and Scrapbooking.com Magazine. “Scrapbooking continues to be the fastest-growing hobby … Continue reading