Growing up we loved the holidays and would celebrate them to their fullest. My parents would make each holiday memorable and special.
Some of my fondest memories center around decorating for the holidays and seasons. My Mom and Dad not only involved us in decorating for the holidays, but selecting new decorations.
One of my favorite memories is going with Mom to Northfield Floral, which at that time was also a greenhouse. It was Autumn and the floral shop was all decked out with Halloween decorations. We looked at a display of ceramic light up jack-o-lanterns. Mom asked us, my brothers and I, to choose one. I remember the whole experience to this day - the smells of the floral shop, the excitement of the season and being involved in picking out a new decoration.
This is just one of many memories I have.
So get your kids involved.
Here are some ideas:
- If you would like a new wreath - have them design one for you by drawing it out. Then take them to a floral designer, like myself, and include them in the process. Not only will you end up with a custom wreath, but you'll end up with memories.
- Bring the kids with you and visit a local craft fair. Allow them to pick out a decoration. Make an experience of the day.
- Pick out decorations with a meaning and share a story. Maybe you pick up a whimsical arrangement like the one pictured above. The reason you chose it was because it reminds you of the time when your kids created a scarecrow. It makes you smile each time you see it and reminds you of the memory. Share the meaning with your kids or give it to them and explain the reason you bought it.
We still decorate using some of the decorations we picked out when we were kids. They have became wonderful reminders of time spent with each other.
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