Scrapbook & Memory Box Ideas

Over the years, it’s easy to collect piles and piles of family memorabilia from everyday events, vacations, and various special moments.

Now, what do you do with it all?

The best way to organize this memorabilia, is in a scrapbook or a memory box.

But where to begin? You’ll probably find that you need more than one scrapbook or memory box but don’t become overwhelmed – and don’t get carried away with a whole closet full of stuff. Memories are one thing. Clutter is something else again.

Working on a scrapbook or memory box is an ideal rainy day activity that could even inspire other family members to start their own personal scrapbooks or memory boxes.

Today, I’m going to focus primarily on creating a memory box. I’ll post again soon with some creative scrapbook ideas.

First, grab a box or two (with lids), a large plastic storage container, or a wooden chest.

Date items such as greeting cards, photos and vacation souvenirs.

Use large envelopes for storing report cards, school papers, or special-event ticket stubs.

Make notes on items that have a real story to them that may otherwise fade into oblivion in future years.

Items such as baby booties, family heirlooms and favorite toys or scrapbooks can be saved and put into plastic zip-lock bags for protection from damage due to mold and mildew.

Remember to re-evaluate the contents of your memory box or boxes occasionally, discarding some of the older items, with less sentimental value, to make room for the newer treasures.

Finally the advantage of having a memory box, or a series of them is the fact that you have created an organized, supervised and thoughtful storage entity for treasured artifacts that are quite simply irreplaceable.

A memory box gives your children and other family members the sense that you care enough about their creations to store them properly – and it’s a handy source for memorabilia when friends or relatives come calling.