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Life is all about our experiences – the good and the bad. Hopefully, a lot more of the good. So many fun memories are made over summer break when the kids are out of school. I’m always looking for ways to capture and save those special moments. Time flies and our kids are grown before we know it.
It’s been an incredibly busy summer for my family. It kicked off with a 2 week tour in Europe with my niece and friend, Debbie. Then a July “sisters birthday cruise” with my little sis, Cat. As soon as I returned from the cruise, things got really hectic as preparations began for the big move down to Florida. My amazing son flew over from Tennessee to help me. I don’t know what I would have done without him. Talk about time flying by! It’s sometimes hard to believe that I now have a grown son. The biggest part of my summer, however, was the decision to become legal guardian of my 7 year old great-niece. I often wish I could freeze time, but am so excited about all the future memories we are going to share.
Nowadays, we all have smartphones that we can quickly use to capture summer fun and special moments, and share them on social media.
Again, and again, and again.
But how do you save those memories forever? With the kids returning to school, you hopefully have a bit more time, and are wondering what to do with all of those photos and mementos from your summer fun and adventures. Lets talk about some simple ways to save summer memories forever.
Simple Ways to Save Summer Memories Forever
Make a traditional scrapbook. I think scrapbooking is one of those things you either love or hate. My girlfriend, Linda, has put together the most amazing scrapbooks for her family. For her it’s a creative outlet that is very relaxing. I’m so envious of her scrapbooks, but haven’t been able to get into scrapbooking myself. Printing all the pictures, gathering all the craft supplies -it’s just a little too much of a project for me.
Digital Scrapbooking and Photo Books. Digital scrapbooking is more my thing. It’s easy to turn your Instagram and other photos shared online into books, or you can simply upload your photos. You can choose from countless scrapbook layouts, designs and embellishments. They can be pulled together quickly then shared with friends and family digitally. You can even choose to have your digital designs turned into books, but with someone else doing all the work. Smilebox, Shutterfly and My Memories are great options.
Write it all down. While summer memories are still fresh, write about it in a journal. Ask each family member to write down what they enjoyed most about summer. You can even make your own journals, like these travel journals I made with my nieces that are covered with pictures from our summer vacation. I can’t remember what I had for lunch yesterday, so I had better get busy journaling this summer’s fun!
My favorite memories to capture and save are those simple family moments, like sharing ice cream with Grandpa. Oh, the smiles and giggles you get from a Klondike Bar, Popsicle, or Magnum Ice Cream Bar. Moments that tickle the tummy and warm the heart. These are the best. I can’t technically freeze time, but can certainly capture and save these memories to enjoy them over and over again.
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monica says
August 8, 2016 at 11:24 AMI so need to get better and scrapbooking or keeping some sort of tangible memory record. And we love creating memories that involve ice pops too!
Pam says
August 8, 2016 at 11:30 AMI used to love scrapbooking. Maybe I need to get back into the habit of it!
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says
August 8, 2016 at 11:53 AMThis is so cute! I love scrap-booking when my kids are small. And it’s so fun to see those stuff again and again!
Thanks so much for sharing this great deal!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
August 8, 2016 at 12:39 PMI love scrapbooking. There’s something that just feels like such and heirloom when you make a scrapbook. Love this post.
Rachel Ferrucci says
August 8, 2016 at 1:09 PMI never did scrapbooking but envied people that did. I’m just not creative enough. I could never pick one that is my favorite when it comes to ice cream but I do always have a boc of Popsicles for when the kids come over
Colleen Lanin says
August 8, 2016 at 2:15 PMI love digital scrapbooks and photo books but I just don’t have the time to make them anymore!
Liz Mays says
August 8, 2016 at 6:06 PMThese are wonderful ideas. I always liked making scrapbooks. Making journals would be a good idea too.
Jeanine says
August 8, 2016 at 6:31 PMI love scrapbooking, i would love to do it with my girls. I think they’d really enjoy it too, such a fun idea and I haven’t done it in SO long!
Liz Mays says
August 9, 2016 at 2:59 PMIt’s been a while since I’ve done it too. I’d love to get back into it.
Marcie W. says
August 8, 2016 at 7:53 PMWe truly try and treasure every moment, but nothing beats actually documenting things to look back on in the future. That is the reason I take a ton of photos!
Kelly says
August 8, 2016 at 8:15 PMI have to remember to log things down regularly. Sometimes keeping a journal of memorable events is a great way to keep things in mind – I’ll make more of an effort to do this!
MJ.L says
August 8, 2016 at 9:25 PMGreat tips! I wish we could freeze summer forever!
Brandy says
August 8, 2016 at 9:53 PMI love scrapbooking! It’s such a great way to keep track of your memories!
felicia says
August 8, 2016 at 10:43 PMI definitely do a lot of digital to save memories. I have my dropbox account linked to my instagram so that it auto saves.
Lisa Joy Thompson says
August 9, 2016 at 9:42 AMI need to be better about organizing my saved photos! I take tons of pictures of my kids but they all end up just sitting on my computer, my phone or in my Dropbox.
Amanda Love says
August 9, 2016 at 12:07 PMI love the ideas that you have here. It’s always nice to keep photos in an album, digital or not. It’s a great way to reminisce about the lovely memories you shared with the family.
Paula Schuck says
August 9, 2016 at 12:27 PMThanks for sharing these savings! We eat a lot of frozen treats during the summer. It’s a great way to cool off, and it does have a special feel about it.
Robin Rue says
August 9, 2016 at 12:27 PMI just love ice cream treats period! Whether it’s a bar or a sundae…count me in.
Mellissa Williams says
August 9, 2016 at 12:28 PMI love strawberry ice cream treats the best! There is just something refreshing about the taste.
Rachelle says
August 9, 2016 at 1:10 PMMy family is big into scrapbooking! It’s one of our favorite ways to keep our memories organized. We just finished one up of our Christmas photos!
Ann Bacciaglia says
August 9, 2016 at 1:59 PMScrapbooking is so much fun. It is a great way to preserve your memories.
harrit says
August 9, 2016 at 2:08 PMCongratulations on all of the amazing things going on in your life this summer. I can see how scrap booking will help you cherish the memories!
Rosey says
August 9, 2016 at 4:43 PMI love scrapbooking. And hurrah for a trip to Europe. That’s a fun way to start off summer.
Akhil Sharma says
August 9, 2016 at 5:10 PMAww freezing time is what we all wish sometimes, but it is practically, impossible. If I will get a chance, I will go back to my childhood and freeze that time. đŸ™‚ Great ways to make moments memorable.
Tracey says
August 9, 2016 at 5:21 PMAww I loved this post. We all wish we could freeze time at one moment or another. These are awesome ideas to make moments last!
Melanie Burbage says
August 9, 2016 at 5:38 PMThe chocolate ones look so good! I wish there was more in each box though
mary says
August 9, 2016 at 8:47 PMGreat ideas. I think my kids would love to journal all of their memories.
Kita Bryant says
August 9, 2016 at 9:27 PMI am so jealous about your tour to Europe. I really hope I get to make it in the Spring like we have planned!
Nicole Escat says
August 10, 2016 at 4:05 AMOh, I am starting my son’s scrapbook and it is really a fun moment for me. I also remember when I was a kid, lots of great memeories.
Nikki Wayne says
August 10, 2016 at 5:40 AMOh, I remember when I was young. My grandpop used to treat us with ice cream and I missed him so.
Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says
August 10, 2016 at 9:46 AMI’d love to have those cool treats anytime. Traditional scrapbook’s the way to go! Though digital’s convenient and easier to create and design.
Babita says
August 10, 2016 at 11:00 PMAll our pictures are on our computer with separate backup. I always think of making a scrap book but never seems to find the time.
Lisa Rios says
August 11, 2016 at 8:34 AMSummer is always going to be so much fun with lots of wonderful memories to cherish and these are some great ideas to save them forever. The Digital Scrapbooking and Photo Books is a great idea and I love those yummy Uneliver Ice Cream giveaway as well.
Marielle Altenor says
August 12, 2016 at 11:11 AMI love all these ideas for freezing memories forever. I’m a big fan of picture taking. My son is starting to hate it lol I’m always taking pictures. Fruit popsicles are my favorite frozen treats.