To preserve family memories, talk to older relatives, sort through photos, and record new events as they happen. It’s an important process because memories fade over time. Preserving memories lets you look back and see how far you’ve come, and to reflect on lessons learned, and on successes and failures. Children and grandchildren will benefit from recorded memories. There is evidence that children who know stories about their older relatives experience higher levels of emotional well-being. Note that It’s not just the big events that are worth recalling, it’s the everyday moments as well.

Key Takeaways:

• As we lose our memory as we age, we can look back at these recordings to relive our old memories.
• Watching old videos of yourself can allow you to see how much you have accomplished over the years and also allow you to reflect on your past.
• These family memories can be passed down to your children and grandchildren so they can see what life was like when you were young

“Starting this process and being the keeper of family memories really can’t happen too soon!”

Read more: https://www.passingdownthelove.com/be-the-memory-keeper/

Spring and warmer weather is finally here, so it is time to venture out a gain, grab your walking shoes and spend some time outside with your grandkids. Contrary to popular belief, kids can be entertained on a walk. If nothing else, you can come up with activities that will make the walk interesting to them. For example, you can use a coin toss to decide the route and turns you are taking. You can have each one of you pick on flower and then count the number of each kind you see on your walk.

Key Takeaways:

• When you are walking with your grandkids, play a game and flip a coin to decide whether you should go left or right.
• Tell your grandkids to keep their eyes open and point out any animals that they see such as squirrels or birds.
• When you take your grandkids on a stroll, allow them to pick some flowers from the ground that they find appealing.

“Don’t try this not at home, for you just may end up lost if traversing an unfamiliar neighborhood.”

Read more: https://www.grandmasbriefs.com/home/8-walks-with-grandkids

We are slowly approaching that time of the year when you can walk out to your garden, pick some flowers and bring them inside to serve as decoration. I have flowers in my garden that provide especially decorative blooms, and they peak at different times. For classic look, you can never go wrong with daisies. The great thing about daisies is that they are not complicated to grow, and are always available at local stores. They also tend to remain fresh longer than most other flowers.

Key Takeaways:

• Daisies can be paired with basil or mint and they also look great if you put them inside a bottle or a jar.
• Peonies are a beautiful color and since they have very thick stems they’re best placed in a large pitcher or vase.
• Sunflowers should be put in a vessel that isn’t see through because they make water very murky.

“Read on for easy flower selection ideas, tips for arranging, and much more.”

Read more: https://www.onsuttonplace.com/how-to-decorate-with-different-kinds-of-flowers/

Passing down family traditions is something that depends on us only. When we pass certain age, women like us are that bonding substance that keeps family gathered and we are holding spot for the things from the past that are handed over to the next generation. It is up to us to nurture these feelings as young people don’t have this need come naturally. Eventually, they find the value in them, but without us the things may be lost by that time.

Key Takeaways:

• Traditions can be kept alive through storytelling, and thereby ingrained in younger generations.
• Sending sentimental gifts from the heart is a way of expressing love.
• A family’s moral code is passed down by talking to children about their older relatives.

“Family traditions should be integrated into our grandchildren’s life with personal family stories from grandma.”

Read more: https://www.honeygood.com/how-to-pass-down-traditions-from-generation-to-generation/