This month has a bright and playful energy, and it is the perfect time to explore creativity in simple everyday ways. Creativity does not have to mean big projects or perfect results. It can be small, gentle, and personal. It can be the way you take a photo, jot down a note, arrange a meal on a plate, or choose colors for your planner.

Creativity grows when we give ourselves permission to experiment and play. This month, try leaning into curiosity. Notice what inspires you. Pay attention to ideas that make you want to make something, even if it is tiny. Creativity often shows up in moments when we relax, follow a spark, or try something without worrying about the outcome.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how much fun it has been to introduce a new theme each month as part of my year-long project to bring more meaning and joy to my memory keeping. This is one I’ve been looking forward to for months: the theme of creativity. Obviously, as Katie the CREATIVE Lady, this one is special to me!

April is coming to an end, and this is when I start thinking about my roundup. Before we jump into a new month, I like to take a few minutes to look back at what just happened. I scroll through my camera roll. I glance at my calendar. I try to remember what actually filled my days.

As the end of the month gets closer (just a few days left!), I always like to do a little prep for my roundup. Nothing fancy, just a few small steps that make the actual documenting feel easier and more enjoyable when the time comes.

When I created the Too Fast collection, I had a very specific moment in mind. My youngest grandson was turning two, and we leaned into a fun theme for his birthday… “Two Fast, Two Curious.” It was one of those celebrations where everything came together in a way that felt representative of his personality and an excuse to have a lot of fun. I wanted something that matched that energy, so I started designing.

The theme of joy in the everyday is something that I think about a lot. There are a lot of reasons to feel sad, scared, and angry these days. It takes a real effort to find joy and to celebrate it. Choosing joy is an important way to stay mentally healthy.

This month is a great time to notice what is already good in your daily life. One of the easiest ways to do that is with your camera. Don’t look for perfect photos, just pay attention to the small moments that bring you joy.

If you want a few ideas to guide you, here are some simple photo prompts to try this month.

I’m in love with the theme for this month of Joy in the Everyday. Most of the moments we want to remember are not big events. They are the small things that happen during a normal day. The routines, the little wins, the comfortable spaces, and the moments that make you pause and think, this is good. That is what this collection was designed for.

Welcome to April. The season is shifting, colors are beginning to show up again, and there is a fresh energy in the air. It is the perfect time to slow down a bit and look for joy in the small parts of your day.