Sticks For Kids! Save The Moments

As summer inevitably comes to an end, I always find myself asking, "Where the heck did the summer go?"  Let's face it.  Whether we like it or not, time really does fly.  Especially when you have kids.  So, as August comes to a close, I always look back on the highlights and milestones with my kids.  It gives us a chance to hold on to the summer magic a little bit longer.  Here are some fun ideas to Take On The Creative with your kids and keep the moments of summer alive for a lifetime.

From Martha Stewart

VACATION MOMENTS IN A JAR

If you went on vacation and picked up some momentoes, put them in a jar for safe keeping.  It's a fun way to add style to your kid's room or family room.  Reminisce and tell stories about your adventure on a cold winter's night. 

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From Clean & Scentsible

SUMMER TIME CAPSULE

I LOVE this idea!  My kids and I are going to do this tomorrow.  I'm so excited!  Make a Time Capsule of your summer and bury it in your backyard.  Dig it up in a few years and see how much your children have grown.  They'll get a kick out of it.  Check out the Clean & Scentsible link for free downloads for your Time Capsule booklet.  It's amazing!

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From Family Fun

MEMORY KEEPER

Make a Memory Keeper of your summer and hang it up or put it in a shadow box.  Really great afternoon craft and an easy way to cherish the moments.

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From Why Not Do It Yourself

MASON JAR MEMORIES

After dinner, have everyone in the family write memories of their summer in little pieces of paper.  You can always go back in the jar to reminisce as a family.

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Save the moments and Take On The Creative with your kids!  

As I mentioned in The Wednesday Simmer this week, I'm taking a break so I don't hit the wall.  I'm breaking my routine and I'm stirring noodles that need some attention. Surely some new noodles will surface :)  See you here when I get back!