A Little Note Goes A Long Way

I used to be so good about putting a little note into Benjamin's lunch box with encouraging words or just a heartfelt sentiment. This site called Positively Proud has inspired me to start doing this again for both of my kids so that in the middle of their day they they get a little special love boost from mom.

You can also make your own from a sticky note or recycled greeting card front.

Here are some wording suggestions:

Have a great day!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Keep up the great work!

You are special to me!

Do something nice for a friend today.

You put a smile on my face.

Roses are red...

I love you more than...

Inside is an extra special treat for you. (Attach a little candy)

Owls Are Back

Owls are so popular these days. I don't know if it's a cyclical thing or not - remember those macrame owls from the seventies?

One of my very favorite hobbies is rubber stamping and making my own greeting cards. I have to say that I think Stampin' Up products are the very best for their card stock, inks, stamps, punches and accessories. Everything color coordinates so nicely. They even sell fabric now.

My friend and neighbor, Rachel is my Stampin' Up demonstrator and I'm in her stamp club that meets once a month. At the last stamp club we made these adorable owl calendars (magnet on back). I was soooo excited about these owl calendars I got a little over zealous and decided to make 8 of them as holiday gifts. Well, the holidays are over and I've only made 4 so far. There is no stamping involved but it's a bit tedious putting that cute little owl together. I still love how they turned out!