You ever think about how fast time flies? One minute you're laughing at your kid's silly jokes, and the next, they're all grown up and off chasing their dreams. It hit me the other day, as I was cleaning up the mountain of toys in the living room, how easy it is to let those little moments slip away. You know, the ones that make your heart swell? That’s when I thought—why not create a family memories jar? I can just imagine us sitting around, reaching in to pull out little notes that remind us of our spontaneous pizza night or that hilarious road trip where we got lost for hours but ended up discovering that quirky little ice cream shop. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to capture those bits of joy and laughter? A jar full of memories, all waiting for us to relive them. Sounds like a fun little project, right?
Items You’ll Need
- Mason jar or decorative jar
- Colored paper or cardstock
- Pens or markers
- Decorative stickers or washi tape
- Scissors
- Labels (optional)
- String or ribbon (optional, for tying notes)
- Pencil (optional, for drafts or notes)
- Personal memories and stories
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
First, I gather all the materials I need for my family memories jar. I have my Mason jar, some colorful cardstock, pens, decorative stickers, scissors, and if I want, labels and string to make it even more special.
Step 2: Cut the Paper
Next, I grab my colorful cardstock and cut it into small pieces. Each piece will be a note where I'll write a special memory or story.
Step 3: Designing the Notes
I sit down with my pens and markers and start designing my notes. I write fun titles or draw doodles on the cards to make them look playful and inviting.
Step 4: Sharing Memories
Now, I gather my family around and we start sharing memories. Each person takes turns writing down their favorite moments or stories on the cards. It's so much fun hearing everyone's stories!
Step 5: Decorate the Jar
After we have a bunch of memories written down, I take my jar and start decorating it. I add some stickers, washi tape, and a label that says 'Family Memories' to make it look beautiful.
Step 6: Fill the Jar
I carefully place all the notes into the jar, making sure they're all tucked in nicely. As I do this, I feel so happy thinking about all the lovely moments we’ve shared as a family.
Step 7: Display the Jar
Finally, I find a special spot in our home to display our family memories jar. It's a lovely reminder of all the fun times we have had together and I look forward to adding more memories in the future!