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Time for a February roundup

We have an extra day this month because of Leap Year, but I wanted to post the roundup prompts now to help us all think about how we want to wrap up this month.

Roundups. Recaps. Reviews. You can call them whatever you like, but the general idea is the same. Just take some time to write down what has happened recently, add some pictures, and call it good! That’s what I do at the end of each month, and I plan to keep going strong with this practice as long as possible.

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Documenting December Days

The end of the month is here, and it's time to take a look back on all that has happened. I love to take a memory inventory at the end of each month and document it all in our family albums.

Here are some of the benefits of creating monthly roundups:

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No More November

Here we are at the end of November! That means it's time to take a quick moment to pause and reflect on the past month. I love to take a few minutes at the end of each month to document my memories. 

You can use these prompts to write a journal entry, create a scrapbook, or make a list. Whatever you choose to do, I encourage you to take some time to document your memories. It's a great way to stay connected to your past and to appreciate all that you have.

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October is almost over

The end of the month is almost here, and it's time to take a look back on all that has happened. I love to take a memory inventory at the end of each month and document it all in our family albums. If you don't already have a system for keeping track of your memories, I encourage you to start one. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, but it will be a valuable way to preserve your family's history.

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September 2023 Memory Roundup

I love doing layouts that document one month at a time because I don't have to follow a certain theme. I don't even worry about whether all my photos and cards match perfectly because I'm more interested in telling the stories of our lives for that time frame. It's a very fun way to do memory-keeping! We worked and played really hard in September! I’m so happy to capture our memories for the month.

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So long September

It always feels good to close out the month, and this one is no exception. As we wrap things up, I encourage you to take a few minutes to document your memories. It's a great way to capture the things you've learned, the people you've met, and the things you've accomplished.

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August 2023 Memory Roundup

I love doing layouts that roundup one month at a time because I don't feel like I have to follow a certain theme. I don't even worry about whether all my photos and cards match perfectly because I'm more interested in telling the stories of our life for that period of time. It's a very fun way to do memory-keeping! August was a very full month for us, with lots of travel and family time. I feel blessed to have such a month!

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Adios August

The end of the month is here, and that means it's time to reflect on the month and all the wonderful memories you've made. One of the biggest tricks we play on ourselves is thinking we will remember everything. We don't need to write it down, right? But does that even work for the grocery store? Of course not! Memories are important, so don't let yourself fall into that trap. At the end of each month, take a few minutes to document your memories.

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How I Spent my Summer Vacation

Do you remember writing essays about what you did over the summer as a kid? I never had much to say in those reports, but I have plenty to fill the page these days. It's been a busy summer for our family, and I'm happy we have had so many great adventures to make the summer of 2023 memorable.

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July 2023 Memory Roundup

We were on the go the entire month of July! We had several road trips and spent several weeks with our daughter and her family. It was great to have so much grandbaby time! I love documenting everyday life, and the roundup process has given me the tools to keep it simple and meaningful. I've been doing monthly roundups since January 2006 and don't plan to quit now!

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Remember your July Memories

As July ends, it is a great time to reflect on the month's memories. I have been doing monthly roundups since 2006, and it has been one of the most helpful things I have ever done for my memory-keeping practice.

Here are some of the benefits of creating monthly roundups:

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A busy summer

Hey there! I'm back from an unintended blog break. I had an explosion of life events all hit simultaneously, and it has been a crazy few months. It's all good stuff, but it has completely taken my mental and physical bandwidth to keep up with everything, so this blog had to take a backseat. I've been blogging since 2005 (18 years!), and I know this is just part of a writer's life cycle.

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