The 2023 Mother’s Day Inspirational Gifts Guide
Our Inspirational Mother’s Day Gifts Guide for 2023 is a collection of special keepsakes or little luxuries for the mom (or grandma) who loves stationery. And books. And words.
Family
Family Life and Times
“The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.”
There are no stronger bonds than the love that ties the members of families together.
The love shows up as thoughtfulness and caring. Or humor and teasing, Sometimes anger and hurt feelings. But there is no arguing the fact that there are ties.
Our stories include a little of all of these. We show tribute to the structure of the home and what God’s presence in that structure can do for the members of the home. We share memories of our homes, and we love to hear your memories.
Let’s value the cords that bind us together as families.
Spring How-To: Butterfly Painted In Shimmer Watercolor and Pearls
Today’s How-To is a Butterfly painted in shimmer watercolor paint dressed up with pearls. Then the cut-out beauty is mounted to a greeting card or on wood for Spring Decor. I love my sisters, all 6 of them. And I’m looking forward to seeing them in a few weeks. With our 3 brothers. Reunion time!…
Our Spiritual First Responders: Who To Call In A Crisis
Everyone needs a directory of Spiritual First Responders when we’re in the midst of a crisis. Who do you call first when you’re going through a hard time? A friend? Parent? Your pastor? Are your troubles strictly between you, Jesus and God? Actually, we need all of the above. First Responders to Attack by…
Happy Birthday In Heaven, Mom: Honoring Parents
Happy Birthday In Heaven, Mom: It will be so much more than any you had on earth. Honoring parents is a Biblical commandment and a privilege. Honor thy father and mother; … that it may be well with you, and thou mayest live long upon the earth. Ephesians 6:2, 3 This Sunday…
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me: 1 Year Now
One year ago, on July 29, 2020, my mother passed away. She was three months from her 99th birthday. On a typical morning, or as typical as mornings were that summer of Covid 19 in the midst of isolation from family with the only visits that happened were through windows and there was no…
How to Regain Your Sense of Smell With Essential Oils
Want to know how to regain your sense of smell after Covid? This essential oils training could help you smell the roses again. We don’t usually write about health on our Handmade Stationery website, but when the whole world goes through a pandemic like we faced this past year, health becomes a dominant issue….
Father’s Day Memory Gift Personalized DIY Ideas
Father’s Day is a great chance to give a Memory Gift. DIY one of our personalized ideas, or purchase one ready made. Your dad will love it either way! More Father’s Day Posts Father’s Day Tribute and God’s Gift of Second Chances Random Dad Inventions: Honoring the Best Father Ever 3 Father’s Day Grilling Gifts…
Baby / Family / Inspirational
Mama, Butter Your Bread, Because Baby Will Keep
Feeling guilt? Here’s your permission. Mama, butter your bread. Sweep the floor. Because, contrary to the popular poem, baby will keep and be better for the structure. There’s so much pressure when you’re a parent. So much propaganda out there about what’s good for baby and what you should never do and the stuff…
Random Dad Inventions: Honoring the Best Father Ever
My heart smiles as I remember the dad-isms and random inventions my father came up with over the 90+ years of his life. I do this memory thing every June when we get close to the day to celebrate Fathers. We lost our precious Father 3 years ago. All my adult life I’ve lived 2000…
‘Ink Re-cap 119 and Inspiring Inklings for Our Weekend
‘Ink Re-cap 119 Happy Valentine’s Day to all our lovely friends! Plus inspiring inklings for our weekend to encourage us in this life we live. It’s always hard to decide: do we have a family Valentine’s party or do we have our son’s birthday party? When they’re only 2 days apart and the family…
‘Ink Re-cap 118 and Inspiring Inklings for the Weekend
‘Ink Re-cap 118 of the first week of February, the month of love. Plus inspiring inklings for your weekend to encourage and uplift in a world that needs more love. At Kim & Ink we call February the month of love. Our challenge to ourselves is to mail a Valentine or Friendship card to…
‘Ink Re-cap 117 and Inspiring Inklings for the Weekend
‘Ink Re-cap 117 of a fast and stormy week. Stormy weather, stormy feelings. Yet ending it with inspiring inklings for your weekend, and ours! This last month I’ve been part of a Mastermind group on blogging and best practices and rules and regulations and being amazing while doing it all. Guess what the result…