I'm starting my 18th (eighteen!) year of doing monthly roundups! This is something that I started back on my very first blog back in 2006, and I have kept going strong with the practice ever since then. Creating a quick recap of the month as it ends has been my most helpful memory-keeping tool and something that has made a huge difference (for the better) in how I view my everyday life.

I love sharing this idea with others, and I've had so many tell me that this has impacted their lives. I hope you will take a few minutes to reflect on the month as it ends and celebrate the memories made.

This year, I’m using a more visual approach for the prompts and I will turn them into a reel on my Instagram feed as well. If you prefer your prompts in a list form, I will be including them at the bottom of the post.

Let’s get started!

Here’s a list of the prompts I use each month. Feel free to pick and choose the ones that you find most useful.

• Holidays, celebrations, special occasions, and big events from the month

• Individual and/or family updates

• Entertainment, media, and learning

• News and current events: local, national, international, and personal interest

• Weather, nature, and local scenery

• Foods you ate, cooking, and restaurants

• Travels, adventures, play, hobbies, and favorite finds

What to do with your roundup? Compile all the details and record them in a:

• journal

• blog post

• social media post

• photo collage

• scrapbook page

Remember that roundups are even better when you include photos!