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That’s Not Funny!
Sometimes the best laughter occurs when you are not even trying to laugh. In fact, it happens when you are trying your best to be serious and respectful, but somehow your funny bone gets tickled and it’s all over but the laughter at that point. Since April Fool’s Day is this month, your family might enjoy this new tradition…designed to make you laugh! Have all of your family members sit in a circle with your heads bowed. On the count of 3, everyone must look up into the eyes of another family member and 3 rules apply: NO TALKING, NO SMILING and absolutely NO LAUGHING. You only get to talk if you see someone with even the smallest of a grin! Point at them and shout: “That’s Not Funny!” Continue until you really can play the game with no smiles at all.


Singin' Up a Storm
There is something about singing that makes everyone smile and let go of all of their inhibitions. So why not set up a Karoke Night the first nice Spring night and let everyone sing away with costumes and all! Choose an emcee for this event and make sure everyone comes prepared with their musical numbers. They can write their own lyrics, or they can lip sync to a song. Encourage each other to have props and create a microphone out of a wooden spoon. Make it even more entertaining by doing it in the nighttime with the lights low and a bright flashlight to illuminate the stage. Have the emcee give out awards at the end of the evening: best costume, best voice, best dance and best overall performance.


Recipe for Joy
When something makes us feel good, pretty soon a smile fills our face and before we know it, we are filled with an indescribable feeling of contentment. This sense of satisfaction can be wrapped up in one little word: JOY! Joy can be the isolated moment we feel when someone hugs us. It might be the second the suns peeks out from behind the clouds. Maybe it is the ongoing feeling of being loved and appreciated. Whatever it is, JOY feels good and we should strive to have as much of it in our lives as possible. This spring, as you and your family start to see the flowers bloom and the weather is warming up, what a perfect time to ask the most important people in their life to write their Recipes for Joy on a 4 x 6 card. Keep these moments of joy somewhere where you can read them as a family, and at any time, feel as though all of you are wrapped in a hug on a bright sunny day.
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Mini Moons Album: Make it a tradition for you and your spouse to take a mini-moon every year, or every couple of months. It can be just a short weekend away or a whole week. The most important thing is that it’s only the two of you. Make it a time to reconnect and focus on your relationship. Revisit your vows and remember why you married each other. This beautiful album makes an elegant home for your cherished honeymoon and mini-moon memories. What a perfect way to memorialize your love! Album measures 8.5" x 9.5". #FC022 $39

Advice to the Bride & Groom: These cards can be given as a gift at an engagement party, bridal shower or any other celebration in honor of the upcoming nuptials. Ask each guest to write a wish, a few words of wisdom or a dream they have for the couple. This is a beautiful keepsake the newlyweds will cherish for years to come. These cards can be sent out with bridal shower invitations as well. Set includes 25 cards. #FC023 $18

Our Promises: Relive your wedding vows in an instant. Our Promises is a wonderful way to carry the sweet memories of your wedding day with you forever. Simply fold up your wedding vows and store them in one of the pockets. You can also choose your three favorite wedding pictures and add them to this keepsake. Now memories of your wedding day will always be close at hand. Box measures 4.5” x 2.5” x 2”. #FC024 $10