May Roundup Time
Goodbye, May! Can you believe it's the last day of the month already? You know what that means—it's time for my monthly roundup!
If you're new to the idea, a roundup is a fun and simple way to reflect on your month. Just jot down your favorite moments, add a few photos, and ta-da! You've created a little snapshot of your life. It’s like pressing pause and capturing all the best bits before they blur into the next month. I’ve been doing this every month, and it honestly feels like flipping through a mini-time machine. It helps me remember the little things that made me smile—and I promise, once you try it, you’ll be hooked, too! The more you do it, the more you’ll notice and appreciate the everyday magic.
You can do weekly or monthly recaps - it’s totally up to you. I like to ensure I don’t go any longer than a month without recording these details, or it just gets too hard to remember. I’ve been doing monthly roundups since January 2006. It’s my most useful memory-keeping tool!
Roundup Prompts:
What did you watch? Shows, movies, plays, theater, performances, etc.
What did you listen to? Music, podcasts, audiobooks,
What did you read? Books, Kindle, online, etc.
What did you learn? Life lessons, classes, new skills and ideas, etc.
What did you celebrate? Holidays, celebrations, special occasions, big events, accomplishments, etc.
What was newsworthy? Individual and/or family updates. Adding headlines and tidbits from the news can add interesting context to your pages.
Other ideas - Share joys, challenges, travels, adventures, health, goals, hobbies, play, weather, favorite finds, foods you ate, memes & humor
Gather Memories:
Review calendars, social media posts, journal entries, etc.
Try searching your camera roll by month and year. Pro tip- make sure all your photos are uploaded and backed up to at least two places so you don’t have to worry about losing them.
Gather any memorabilia from the month, such as ticket stubs, invitations, programs, etc. Scan or photograph them if desired, and then upload them with your photos for the month.
Complete Your Roundup:
Make a list of your answers to the prompts and add photos.
Create a scrapbook page, a bullet journal, or a planner spread. Write them as a journal entry and include some photos. Share a social media post or blog entry. Just find a routine that works for you.
If you share your roundup in any form on Instagram, use the hashtag #roundupyourmemories if you want to share with others.
The more roundups you do, the more you will appreciate this simple way to document your everyday life!
Are you curious about the cute papers I used in these images? They’re from my May Memories and May Flowers packs—perfect for adding a touch of charm to your memory-keeping projects.
This pack of 12 patterned papers is great for your May memories. They coordinate perfectly with the May Memories pocket cards and the entire Monthly Memories product line. You might also enjoy this pack of solid papers.
All in 300 dpi .jpeg format. Also available in a money-saving bundle here.
Please note: For personal use only. This is a downloadable product; no physical product will be sent to you.
This pack of 12 patterned papers is great for your May memories and flower themes. They coordinate perfectly with the May Flowers pocket cards and the entire Monthly Memories product line. You might also enjoy this pack of solid papers.
All in 300 dpi .jpeg format. Also available in a money-saving bundle here.
Please note: For personal use only. This is a downloadable product; no physical product will be sent to you.
If you need some inspiration and ideas on how to do a roundup, be sure to check out my video tutorial:
Enjoy working on your roundup!
