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One thing we all have in common is that we all have or have had parents. Some parents are abusive, some have been absent in our lives and some are good and memorable. These are the parents we...
Don't rely solely on your memory of your parents and relatives for future reference. Not only will you want to know about your ancestors but your children will be interested in knowing about past...
Holiday's are a great time to have fun and rekindle the romance in your relationship or spark a new one. Making special memories each Christmas holiday season is a tradition for many. Here are a...
We spend much of our time thinking, sharing our thoughts with others, and remembering the past. For many of us, our experiences of thinking and remembering is not pleasant. What are some things we...
Mother's Day can be a difficult day for those of us whose mothers have died. Whether it's been six months or six years since Mom passed away, we have to somehow get through the day ourselves as...
Recession or not, everyone likes to save money. Making memories with your family is an area where many of us are willing to splurge. These tips will assist you in maintaining a little extra...
Learn to write a short but meaningful quote or poem.
As a pet lover/owner, there will come a time when you will lose a pet. Sometimes the cause is old age, other times it is a medical issue, or perhaps they wandered out in the street. Whatever the...
Father's Day can be a traumatic day for those of us whose fathers have died. Whether it's been six months or six years since Dad passed away, we have to somehow get through the day as well as...
Father's Day is here. Sometimes people can't afford to buy gifts or either they wait until the last moment and can't find anything. I will list 20 ideas that I hope will help you on Father's...
Many of us not only find ways to create memories but also to preserve it. It is very easy to lose photos, documents or general information about a new born baby or even family history after a move...
"Everyone has a story." Have you told yours? When you are gone, so are your memories and the stories that have made up your life unless you have recorded them. Sounds challenging,...
Would you like to give your Mom a gift for Mother's Day that she'll never forget? One that is totally unique and not at all expected... yet doesn't have to cost you a dime. You can make it...
Wedding speeches are always stressful- you want to make sure you do a good job for the bride and groom, but you don't want to take too long or make it too impersonal. Speech writing can be...
If you are looking for ideas for your next eHow article, or for a fiction story you want to write, or for an article you want to write to submit for publication, there are some memory jogging...
We all have days when we would rather endure our most horrifying of nightmares rather than face walking out into the world. Life really is mind over matter!
You can plan an Anniversary Memorial Service to celebrate the life of the deceased and your survival through the pain of grief and loss. The service is a way to help you say a final good-bye to...
As much as we do not want to believe it, it is true. Michael Jackson left this world June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. This may have left you sad and bewildered. However, as you sift through your...
Our dogs bring us joy and unconditional love. They ask nothing of us other than food, shelter, walks and an occasional tummy rub. Dogs don't care if you're skinny, fat, tall, short, rich or...
***** Why it doesn't get done. ***** Ever since I first saw the inside of a Vic 20 computer, I thought to myself this looks easy enough and so what began for me as a hobby eventually led to my...
A sheet of blank paper intimidates many people. They'd like to write about memories of their childhood and of special times in their life, but getting started is hard. Here are triggers to start...
It's hard to get started writing sometimes. Here are seasonal memory triggers to get you started writing about your life and family stories. Your children and grandchildren will appreciate that...
Being honest with yourself and your family comes first. Dealing with the loss of a home means cherished memories could feel lost. Psychologically, this could be seen as the biggest failure in your...
Writing family memories saves them for your children and grandchildren to enjoy. Each person's memories remain unique and there's no single correct way to write them. Here are tips for enhancing...
Recently I have been reading some of the family history written by my grandfather and a journal that my great grandfather wrote when he was a missionary in the Samoan Islands in 1896. They remind...
Ever wonder what to do with all those old photos with the heads cut off? Or someone with his or her eyes closed? Or those dozens of extra vacation pictures? Or the 32 nearly identical shots of...
Sometimes, it can be hard to smile when you're depressed, but for your own good, you should. Check out these steps to learn how to get back to where you should be.
Creating on regular canvas did not speak to my soul the way that thick texture expression does. I had to change to a wood pallet to accommodate the texture. The free form expression is so mush...
The first Sunday after Labor Day is officially known as National Grandparents Day. Since 1978, this holiday has celebrated and honored grandparents for the memories, affection and special bond...
Have you ever dreamed of going back in time? Would you love to be able to see your grandparent as kids? For years people have dreamed of time travel and the thought of visiting a different era...
It's funny what Christmas memories we all have stored away in our psyche! A lot of childhood memories and impressions create the "Christmas Spirit" for each of us. For me, it is a...
It's important to write down memories from the year of your child's birth. This can be a birthday surprise for them and a gift they will cherish from Mom or Dad. Here's what to include in...
Write a love poem as a thoughtful, unique, romantic gift. You can impress your sweetheart with your own original poetry. Learn to write your first romantic poem, or improve your poetry skills.
Technology has made it extremely easy to create memories. Making those memories last a lifetime takes a bit of work and planning. A digital camera allows us to take an unlimited amount of...
The idea that a person might have lived a past life and may still retain memories of that life is controversial. Believers in past life regression cite cases in which a person's recollections of a...
We all have special memories of our families and of earlier times in our lives. To save these for ourselves and our families, there's a site called Our Echo. It's free to register and...
Since 1979, families across the United States have gathered in celebration of National Grandparents Day on the first Sunday in September. Reach out to your grandparents to show them how much you...
When there's so much going on, it's easy to feel down and stressed. However, there's a technique to instantly switch your mood from down to better in just a second!
Sometimes it's hard to dredge up early memories without something to trigger them. Don't let the early days slip away. Write the memories down to share with your children and grandchildren. ...
Surviving death and achieving eternal life can be explained by logic and observation of the natural world. It doesn't have to be based on faith or theology. We just need to see similiar patterns...
If your children are like ours then the closer it gets to bedtime, the more wound up they get. This simple activity is a great way to bring their day to a close and settle them in for a good...
Mother's Day can be a sad time for those people whose mothers are no longer living. There are many ways to honor a deceased mother or grandmother on Mother's Day, though, and to keep her memory...
It's not uncommon for sibling rivalries to carry on into adulthood. Tack on issues with your parents and getting caught up in your everyday activities and you have a relationship that struggles to...
Have you often felt so tired and drained and are not sure why? Perhaps you energy needs to be cleared. If we are all mixed up inside, how can you possible know what you want or what you want to...
If you pay attention to everything going around you, you will lose your mind! So don't focus so much on what's going on on the outside. Your inner self is calling. Take the time each day to...
It's hard to get started writing sometimes. Here are seasonal memory triggers to get you started writing about your life and family stories. Your children and grandchildren will appreciate that...
Writing family memories becomes more important over the years. Memories start to fade and the chance to save them grows slimmer. Here are memory reminders for the month of November. Use them to...
The loss of a loved one affects us all differently. Sometimes when someone you love loses someone it can be difficult to know how to help them during their grieving process. Here are a few tips...
At most weddings, the best man is usually the one who gets things started. He toasts the bride and groom, gives a little story, and the ceremony begins. How to give a best man's speech is a little...
Letting go of the past is never that easy. Remembering happy events, former loves and friendships may be comforting, but when it begins to overshadow the present it's time to move on. Here are a...
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