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Ideas for Your Smash Journal

Do you want to dive into the exciting world of smash journaling but don’t know where to begin? A smash journal is the ultimate expression of you! Let your creativity run wild and add anything and everything your heart desires. If you’re on the lookout for inspiration for your smash journal, check out these awesome ideas.

  1. Daily Life Snippets:
    • Ticket stubs from movies, concerts, or events.
    • Receipts from memorable meals.
    • Photos of daily activities.
    • Quick journal entries or reflections.
  2. Travel Memories:
    • Maps and brochures.
    • Postcards.
    • Photos and captions.
    • Lists of places visited and things experienced.
  3. Creative Expressions:
    • Doodles and sketches.
    • Quotes that inspire you.
    • Lyrics from your favorite songs.
    • Poems and stories you write.
  4. Goals and Dreams:
    • Vision boards or collages.
    • Lists of goals or bucket lists.
    • Inspirational images or quotes.
    • Progress trackers for personal goals.
  5. Seasonal Themes:
    • Pressed flowers or leaves.
    • Photos and notes about holidays or seasons.
    • DIY decorations for pages themed around holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.
  6. Friendship and Relationships:
    • Notes and letters from friends.
    • Photos with friends and family.
    • Memories of special occasions.
    • Quotes or inside jokes.
  7. Hobbies and Interests:
    • Clippings from magazines or articles about your hobbies.
    • Photos of your projects or collections.
    • Notes on your thoughts and experiences related to your interests.
    • Event posters or programs related to your hobbies.
  8. Personal Reflections:
    • Journal entries about your thoughts and feelings.
    • Lists of things you are grateful for.
    • Reflection pages on past experiences.
    • Mind maps or brainstorming sessions.

Remember, have fun, and let your creativity flow.

Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day at Home

Mother’s Day 2020 comes with unique circumstances. Social distancing, self-isolation guidelines, and mandatory closures prevent many annual Mother’s Day celebrations. With a little creativity, celebrating Mother’s Day at home can be fun and memorable.

Even if you are at home, you can make Mother’s Day special. Do you need a little inspiration? Check out the following ideas below:

Get Crafty With Your Kids

Go old school and make something homemade. If you have younger children, get them to help. Make a Mother’s Day gift together. Using your imagination, you can come up with all sorts of handmade arts and crafts.

  • Homemade Greeting Card: Ask younger children, “Why is mom great ____?” Then write the answer down inside the card. The simple approach to Mother’s Day can be a memorable moment for years to come.
  • Collage: Children love to be creative. Making a collage out of everyday materials is a great way to make a small gift for mom. Materials could include magazine photos, buttons, glitter (if you are brave), cloth, cotton balls, etc.
  • Drawing: A child’s picture speaks more than words. Encourage your children to make a drawing for mom.
  • Painting: Paint a picture on a poster board or canvas.
  • Button Art: Use old buttons to create a picture. You can glue the buttons in a creative design to construction paper, poster board, or canvas.
  • Homemade Wreaths: This is a perfect craft project for older children and teens. Make a quick (and safe) visit to your local dollar store. Pick up wreaths, flowers, and other little items to make a homemade wreath for Mother’s Day.
  • Decorate: Make homemade decorations to hang around the house.

Mother’s Day Meal

Eating together is one of the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day at home.

  • Family Time: Cook a Mother’s Day meal together.
  • BBQ: Depending on where you live, consider a family BBQ on Mother’s Day.
  • Dessert: Do not forget the dessert, which can be the best part of the meal. Make cookies or a cake.
  • Take Out: Order food online for home delivery or pickup. Just remember to follow all safety guidelines.
  • Picnic: Outdoor or on the living room floor, a picnic is always a fun idea.

Movie Night

Turn Mother’s Day into a movie night by allowing her to pick the film. Eat snacks and enjoy the movie together.

Get Outdoors

Practicing social distancing spend time outdoors for Mother’s Day. Go for a walk or hike. Being together is an essential part of any celebration. Do not forget to take your favorite four-legged companion with you.

Give Her the Gift of Time

As cheesy as it may sound, some alone time may be the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Give her the extra time to read a book or indulge in a long bubble bath.

Order Flowers for Delivery

Go online and order a bouquet of flowers. Beautiful tulips, roses, daisies, and carnations are always a welcome gift for Mother’s Day.

Regardless of how you decide to spend the day, make Mother’s Day special.