A good quote can remind us to keep going, try something new, or stop putting pressure on ourselves to make everything perfect. I love collecting creative quotes because they often say something simple that sticks with me long after I read it. Today I wanted to share three creativity quotes that feel especially meaningful right now.

If you’ve been following along with this month’s theme, you already know we’re focusing on creativity. One of the easiest ways to stay connected to a theme is through photos. You don’t need to set anything up or make it complicated. Just start noticing what’s already there. Your creative life is already happening. These prompts just help you pay attention to it.

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!

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.

We are down to the last stretch of the month, and this is usually when I start thinking ahead to my roundup. I do not set aside a big block of time. I just pause here and there and begin noticing what stands out. A little bit of attention now saves me so much effort later.