The last thing you want to do is forget any amazing memories you’ve made with your beloved family, but as we get older, these things can happen. This means that finding fun ways to document your family memories can be a big help. You’ll be so glad you spent time documenting these memories later on down the line, as will your kids when they start asking you a ton of questions. If you want to find some fun ways to document your family memories, look no further.
Read on for some inspiration to help preserve your family memories for decades to come…
Create A Special Scrapbook to Preserve Your Family Memories
Start by creating a family scrapbook. The great thing about a family scrapbook is that there are no rules at all. You don’t have to follow any sort of guideline. It can be as messy or as neat as you like. You can dedicate pages to certain family members to let them put their own stamp on it, and you can all get creative on the same page, if you like. Write out quotes, memories from different points of view, glue in ticket stubs and other things – just get creative and have fun with it.
Write Captions For Your Photographs
Whenever you take photos, write captions for them. This is obviously hard to do on your iPhone, but if you decide to print out your pictures so you have a physical book, it can be a great way to remember what was happening and why. You can also write the exact date – it’ll probably give you a bit of nostalgia, like when you used to look through your parents and grandparents photo albums.
Tell Stories Together – and To Other People
Telling stories out loud might not document the memories forever, but it’s an amazing way to laugh over shared memories and remember all of the amazing things you’ve done. You can do this when you’re eating a meal together or relaxing outside by the firepit – telling your story to other people helps it to live on, so share your family joy with other members of your family and friendship circle, too.
Take Plenty of Pictures – And Don’t Forget About Videos
Take plenty of pictures and videos using your phone – just make sure you know how to transfer photos from iPhone to Mac. This will ensure you have a backup of all of your important pictures and videos, and that you have something to look back on whenever you want. Investing in an external backup source can even be worthwhile – so consider buying a hard drive or a memory stick to keep everything safe. Tinybeans is another great way to share your images privately with extended family, and you’ll never have to worry about oversharing!
Be A Little Sneaky With Your Camera
You don’t have to let everyone know when you’re taking a picture or video. It can ruin a cute family moment to announce it – so don’t be afraid to be a little bit sneaky sometimes. Of course, you should find the balance between enjoying these moments yourself and documenting them. Documenting them is one thing, but are you enjoying them and making the most of them? If not, try to stay present!
Make A Private Social Media Account
Not every photograph or video has to be for the public to see, so consider making a private social media account and posting them there instead. This way, you have everything saved and ready for when your kids are old enough to view it themselves. You don’t even need to choose Instagram – take a look at the parents who sent their daughter emails and see what you think of that.
Create A YouTube Channel Dedicated to Your Family Memories
Why not create a family YouTube channel? You may not be the next Osbourne family, but some people might like to see what you do if you’re an interesting bunch. Check out the most popular family channels to get an idea of what they post and see if they inspire you. YouTube is hard work, but it can become a great way for you to remember everything – plus a source of income if you stick to it.
Make A Special Playlist
Memories don’t just come from pictures and videos. They come from things like music! Create a playlist for your family to listen to. This is easy to do on sites like Spotify and iTunes, and you could create the playlist to a great summer that you can listen back on again and again.
How are you planning on documenting your family memories? Let us know in the comments below!
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