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Create a Review of this Past Year as a Family

This is a great family project to help keep memories fresh and to relive special moments together. You can use a scrapbook or create a keepsake book of your own design for this purpose. Have everyone think over the things that happened or the occasions that occurred or the special things you did together as a family throughout the year. Have each family member write down one item he or she liked for each month. They can write down several if they want to, but at least one is necessary. When the lists are compiled, everyone votes on the best … Continue reading →

Last Day of School Ideas

Help your kids find ways to remember the school year, their teachers, and friends whom they may or may not see again next year. Pick up an inexpensive, light colored t-shirt and a fabric pen (or several pens in different colors) and let your kids have their friends sign the shirt. My kids do this every year and have collection of them. Whenever we clean out closets or drawers, they find them and take a trip down memory lane. If you prefer not to have children writing on clothing, help your child make an autograph book. Just staple several pieces … Continue reading →

Mom’s Day Memory Book

Help your loved ones remember special times with custom made memory books. This time we’ll concentrate on Mom, and help her keep an annual record of her special day. *It looks like a lot of steps, but they are simple. Items Needed: Small photo album Fabric (two prints or colors) Quilt batting 2 Buttons Thin Ribbon Craft glue Scissors Photos Rickrack or trim (optional) 1. Pick up a small photo album at a discount store, or make your own. 2. Apply quilt batting to the front and back covers with craft, including the insides of the covers. 3. Cover the … Continue reading →

Make a School Days Keepsake Book

Whether your children receive awards and ribbons, or just want to keep track of report cards, class photos, and special notes, this keepsake book will be the perfect way to store these items for future trips down Memory Lane. A keepsake book will also insure that school memorabilia is kept together so important items don’t become misplaced. It’s also fun to make and a good way to keep kids busy during Spring Break, over the weekend, or any time they are home from school. Items Needed: Cardboard or cardstock (8″ x 10″ pieces) Fabric or paint Hole punch Ribbon or … Continue reading →