DIY Memory Jar

DIY Memory Jar 

I was really touched by this project. Not for the implementing but for the idea and the meaning of it. We usually forget about the good things that happen to us and we are concentrating on bad things. If we were more positive we would realize that we have many reasons to be gratitude.

 The whole thing is very simple. You can use any kind of jar, box (or even a notebook), and you can decorate it as you like. You can find many ideas on Pinterest or Google. I chose a minimal design, and the making process is quite self-explanatory: I wrote on a jar the word "blessings" with permanent maker, then I tied a ribbon bow around it.

The point:

Write good things that happen to you on little pieces of paper. For example nice memories, accomplished goals, daily small surprises.

Keep it in a central location so you don't forget about it!

You will see how the jar gets filled day by day. This way you can document all the blessings that you experience.

Free printables for the home

Free printables 

Flower braid

Flower braid

I love braids, they are so versatile. Today I did this flower braid half-updo, which is easy and quick.

Here is how:

- Part your hair in the middle. I have bangs and I left them out.

- Take a section of hair from the front.

- Braid it,

- and secure with an elastic.

- Then take a section of hair from the other side.

- Braid it,

- and secure with an elastic.

- Bring the two braids together at the back, and secure them together with an elastic.

- Unbraid the leftover hair under the eastic, 

- then braid this section to one braid.

- Secure the end with an elastic.

- Slightly pull out the strands for a looser effect.

- Now wrap  this braid around its base,

- and pin this flower shape in place with bobbi-pins.