Sometimes the smallest moments make the sweetest memories.
Welcome to Thankful 30, a creative challenge to document gratitude through photos, journaling, and Scrap Journal pages. Over 30 days, we’ll use a different prompt to notice and preserve the people, places, experiences, and everyday comforts we’re thankful for.
You can follow along with me, work ahead, or take your time. This is your story to tell, one grateful moment at a time.
Day 1: Life’s Simple Pleasures
Today’s prompt is:
What is one of life’s simple pleasures you are grateful for?
For me, it’s enjoying ice cream with my husband, Rob.
My Day 1 layout captures a stop at Ben & Jerry’s before heading to a movie. It wasn’t a big occasion—just the two of us enjoying a treat and spending time together. Those sweet, ordinary moments bring me so much joy.
A scoop of ice cream with my best friend is absolutely a memory worth saving.
Watch the Introduction and Day 1 Video
In today’s video, I introduce the Thankful 30 challenge and share how I created my first Scrap Journal page.
Download the Thankful 30 Workbook
The workbook includes all 30 prompts, so you can gather photos, jot down ideas, and create at your own pace without waiting for each video.
Download the Thankful 30 Workbook HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wCTH2ceXzYkXwR4z51ShBt9T_tkwih3O/view?usp=sharing
Your pages don’t need to look like mine. Use the supplies you enjoy and the memories that matter to you.
Your Turn
What simple pleasure are you grateful for?
Maybe it’s your morning coffee, a walk with your dog, a favorite song, or a cozy evening at home. Choose a photo—or simply write about it—and give that little joy a place in your journal.
Share your simple pleasure in the comments. I’d love to hear what makes you smile!
Happy creating,
Cecilia Stephens
Tradefish Designs