Start a memory jar for your family or just for yourself. All you need is a nice jar ~ decorated or simply labeled 2014 ~ and some supplies kept handy to write things down. You might use pretty scraps of paper, or colorful bits of cardstock, cut-up recycled Christmas cards, or just a simple tiny notepad, with a pencil or pens. You could even attach a pencil with ribbon or string tied around the neck of the jar.
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I like that this container, and this ritual, could be as simple or as elaborate as you like. And it would be equally nice for a family, a couple, or just yourself.
I can see a whole shelf of "years" in my future! An old teapot would be nice for this, too ~ I need an excuse to buy more old teapots!
What a wonderful idea! I'm going to start one today - and it would be fun to do another one for older memories as they come to me as well ... hmmm ... t hanks for the inspiration Karen and a happy new year to you and yours :o)
ReplyDeleteA great idea! You collect teapots too,huh? I don' t have very many. They are not antique, just some novelty ones. I also have demitasse cups and saucers.
ReplyDeleteI love teapots and teacups -- I have just a few but more than I "need"! I like antique ones, Japanese and Chinese ones, novelty ones, retro midcentury ones... I also love tea but usually just use teabags. I actually have a weakness for all antique and vintage kitchenware, especially from the 1930s-1960s. Just not enough room to be a true collector!
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