You know, I’ve been thinking a lot about how fast time flies—one minute we’re chasing bubbles in the backyard, and the next, the kids are taller than me! Don’t you ever wish you could bottle up those giggles and moments of chaos? That’s why I’ve decided it’s time to start a family fun journal. I want a space to capture all those silly memories and heartfelt snapshots that somehow fade too quickly. Remember last summer when we had that epic water balloon fight? I want to remember every splash and shriek! What if our kids could look back one day and see how much joy we shared—and how wonderfully messy life can be? Let’s create a little treasure trove of happiness, shall we?
Items You’ll Need
- Notebook
- Pens and Markers
- Camera
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Stickers
- Scrapbook Paper
- Highlighter
- Pencil Case
- Craft Supplies
- Print Paper
- Family Activity Calendar
- Digital Journal App
- Envelopes
- Family Fun Book
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
I collected all my equipment: a bright notebook, colorful pens and markers, my camera, glue stick, scissors, lots of fun stickers, scrapbook paper, highlighters, a pencil case, some craft supplies, print paper, and our family activity calendar.
Step 2: Set the Mood
I found a cozy spot at home, maybe on the dining table or in the living room, and I laid out my supplies. I put on some background music that the whole family loves, making it feel festive!
Step 3: Create a Family Fun Page
I opened the notebook and dedicated the first page to 'Family Fun Activities'. I used colorful markers to write the title and made it pop with stickers.
Step 4: List Activities
Next, I grabbed the family activity calendar and started jotting down all our planned activities, from movie nights to park visits, highlighting each one with vibrant colors.
Step 5: Include Memories
For each activity, I planned some space on the page to include photos. I got my camera ready to capture the fun moments.
Step 6: Craft a Fun Entry Template
I designed a fun journal entry template on a separate paper. It included sections like 'What We Did', 'Our Favorite Moments', and 'Fun Quotes'. I decorated this template with stickers.
Step 7: Document Our Adventures
For each family activity, I made sure to take photos and print them out later. I made a commitment to glue them onto the appropriate pages along with our journal entries.
Step 8: Use Craft Supplies
I decided to utilize craft supplies too; I made some mini scrapbooking embellishments using colorful paper and scissors, which I could use on our journal pages.
Step 9: Engage Everyone
I involved the family by asking everyone to contribute their thoughts and drawings. My kids loved drawing pictures of our family trips, which I included in the journal.
Step 10: Maintain the Journal
I set a regular time each week to sit with the family and update our journal, ensuring it stays lively and fun.
Step 11: Make it Digital
As a final touch, I entered highlights from our physical journal into a digital journal app so we can always have a backup and share it easily with family members who live far away.
Step 12: Personalize It
Lastly, I added a special envelope on the back page where we can keep little tokens or notes from activities, making our family fun journal a cherished keepsake.