Memory Jars Are a Creative Way Celebrate 2018

January 11, 2018

If you just moved to a new house, city or you just want to be more intentional about remembering the best of 2018 – consider creating a memory jar.

Here’s what you’ll need:

What to do:

Write “Memory Jar” on one label and place it on jar #1
Create a second label by writing “Paper” and place it on jar #2
Put small strips of paper in the “paper jar” with the pens
Explain to your family that you would like to gather memories throughout the year and you want everyone to participate
Consider writing the memories during a designated time when you’re all together: after dinner, before bed, etc.
Here are some ideas of things to write:
- Funny moments
- Good things that happen
- Blessings
- Answered prayer
- Recognition, awards
- New habits, hobbies or passions
- Funny things people say
- Events that define the year
- Newspaper clippings
- Cards