I've been thinking about the Play Collection for a long time. The older I get, the more I realize that play isn't just for kids. It's something we all need. Whether it's spending time with the kids in your life, working on a creative hobby, playing games with family, exploring the outdoors, or simply doing something that makes us smile, those moments deserve to be remembered. That's why I'm so excited to focus on the theme of play this month.

I’ve been designing the Travel and Adventure Collection in my head for at least a year now. I have so many travel pages that I want to put together. I’ve also been thinking about the many adventures I want to document as well. There are so many ways to explore the world, and I’m excited to focus on this theme during the month of June.

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!