Some of our favorite family memories occur during the summer. This idea will show a way to package up a summer memory and share at holiday time. If beach walking and playing in the sand are a child’s idea of fun - try this activity.

• Gather up some sand from the vacation trip or the cottage or purchase white sand from a garden shop.
• To make a candle – use a recycled candle holder or glass container about 4 inches wide and 2 inches high.
• Place a new votive candle in the center and pour sand around the edges using a funnel.
• This makes a great gift for a preschooler to prepare and give to remind a family member of time together at the beach.
• Make a label stating where you played in the sand (Grandma’s Cabin).
• Another idea is to recycle a glass flower vase.
• Add sand from your special vacation or spot to fill the vase halfway.
• Add some shells and a small photograph of a beach scene at the top of the sand.
• Print the place and date of trip around the top edge of vase with a permanent marker or glass paint as a reminder of the trip.
• These 2 gifts are fun to make and fun to receive. Pack these away to pull out for special hand-made gifts this December.