Record your memories for your family

#Middlebury #Seniors

I know what my project is going to be when it’s too hot to go out this summer: I’m going to complete a Bio Binder Cherished Memories book.

The purpose of the 100-page Cherished Memories book is to leave for your family a record of all your memories. Better than that, however, is having the opportunity to think back over your own life, what your dreams were, how you got to where you are today, what you hope for your family, and more.

To see what the binder looks like, go to Amazon and search for “Cherished Memories.” You’ll see the option of using a Kindle version or the 3-ring binder. Click on “Look Inside” and scroll down the sample pages. It starts with an Introduction to show you how to use the book. Section 3 is about birth to age 12, where you write information about your childhood experiences and memories, what you did for fun, and school.

By Section 6, it gets into your personal values and the philosophies you want to pass on to others. Section 7 is My Favorites, and it’s my own personal favorite section. It gives a place to document favorite animals (maybe the pets you had as a child), books, television shows, foods and more. There’s also the option to add newspaper clippings, photos, letters and your family tree.

You don’t have to start at the beginning – pick your favorite section and begin there.
Another way to approach this would be to create one of the binders with your parent. Just asking the questions themselves will open up lots of great discussions, especially if you include your own children in the project.

You can go directly to the seller at biobinders.com/bb_purchase.htm to read more about the binder.

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