Looking to add a little spice to your holiday season or sweeten a holiday gathering? Here’s a tried and true recipe I think everyone can use this holiday season. It’ll fit in a stocking, requires little time to create, and is guaranteed to be enjoyed by any recipient!

(image by AngieS596 ^[1])

First, the ingredients:

• Gather 10 to 30 of your favorite photos from 2009 (or earlier) and add to Shutterfly
• Season with a thematic saying to help caption the memories

Your photos can be from one occasion (like a party or a trip) or spread out across multiple months and seasons. I love looking through my photos of the year and finding my favorites.

(image by AliEdwards ^[2])

Sometime the seasonings can be a bit tricky for folks. I found a couple of ideas in Shutterfly’s Gallery that you can use or may inspire another idea. holiday book 09 ^[1] by AngieS596 uses the ‘Love is…’ saying liberally. AE 5×7 Baby Book ^[2] by AliEdwards uses simple sentiments to add sweetness to her creation. bday book ^[3] by lauraE249 spices up her book with a list of reasons her kids are thankful for their father.

Next, mix the ingredients together:

• Pick your size, any will do, but a 5×7 photo book ^[4] is easy to take stuff in a purse or briefcase and easy on the pocketbook, starting at $12.99
• Layout the pages with a photo or 2 and add sayings generously as captions or on facing pages
• Select a favorite photo for the cover (I like using a full bleed image to really capture your attention)
• Preview and order

Your book will be done in plenty of time for the holidays. If you don’t get around to trying this recipe for a couple of weeks, make sure to check our shipping guidelines ^[5] to ensure on time arrival.

(image by LauraE249 ^[3])

I would love to hear how you add your own spin to this recipe as well as what the recipients think of your creation. Share their reactions below!

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