We're always looking for creative ways to document the magical development in children, and this one couldn't be simpler. Have your child color the same picture once a year and you'll create a unique portfolio of his or her transformation.

Since the idea is so simple, you can put a little extra effort into the picture you choose. Amnah of This Little Life of Mine did exactly that, choosing a stamp of a nesting doll from an Etsy seller and then enlarging it.

Amnah got the idea from Handmade Beginnings where you can also find a link for downloading a simple house for coloring.

(Images: This Little Life of Mine)