The Remember Jar

In the summer of 2021, I created the remember jar for my family. I thought of things we enjoyed that we had done over the years and I typed them on little pieces of paper. I put the ideas in little envelopes so when we opened them they would be a surprise. The idea was to pick an envelope from the jar and then do whatever was on the piece of paper.

I made two types of envelopes, “Family Fun” and “Adventure.” The “Family Fun” was little things, like grabbing our favorite fast food and having a picnic in the park or watching a movie together. The “Adventure” was a little more involved, like planning a day in the city, or having a neighborhood water fight. The “family fun” we would pick every week and the “Adventure” we would pick once a month. Of course you can make this simple idea your own and make it personal to your own family. Just remember to have fun and savor the moments!