Welcome to Merry Memories 2014! Every December, we provide the Trixie Scraps fan base with a month-long list of photo prompts and journal suggestions to help you create an album that showcases this very special time of year. I am so excited to be in charge of creating the posts again this year. I’ve tried to… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 31 – Self-Portrait
We made it! 2014 is just a few hours away! It’s a great time to take a shot of yourself to show the person you were at the end of 2013. Photo ideas: · Self-portrait of yourself alone or with family · Your reflection in the mirror · You counting down to the New Year… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 30 – Reflection on 2013
Take the time to look back onto 2013 and reflect on all the memories you made this year. Photo ideas: · Highlights from the year · Favorite photo from each month Journal prompts: · What memories do you want to keep from 2013? · Make a list of the good and bad times of the… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 29 – A Christmas to Remember: Present
A few weeks ago, we looked back at our favorite memories from holidays gone by. What about our favorite memories from this year? Photo ideas: · Your favorite photo from Christmas Day · Reaction to a special present Journal prompts: · Who was involved in this special memory? · What about this moment do you… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 28 – Travel
Many families spend their holidays traveling to see relatives. Take photos of where you are going and where you have been. Photo ideas: · Travel itineraries · Road maps Journal prompts: · What is your most/least favorite part about traveling · How far did you go? ****************************************************************** We’ve created another list of journal and photo prompts… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 27 – One Word
Sometimes the holidays are so overwhelming. We have so many places to go and people to see. It can sometimes get to be too much to handle. Force yourself to slow down and choose just one word to describe your month. Photo ideas: · This word on a holiday decoration · A photo that gives… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 26 – Holiday Aftermath
For most of us, the holidays are just barely over. For some people, it’s back to work today. For others, it’s time to take the decorations down. My husband’s family always does their holiday celebration during the first few weeks of the new year, so we still have more Christmas ahead of us! Photo ideas:… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 25 – Under the Tree
From our family to yours…Merry Christmas! Enjoy this time with your family…and don’t forget to take a few photos! Photo ideas: · Gifts piled up under the tree · Opening gifts Journal prompts: · What time did you wake up this morning? · How long did it take to open up the presents? ****************************************************************** We’ve created… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 24 – Christmas Eve Traditions
I come from a large family that has always gotten together on Christmas Eve for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. It is one of my most favorite days of the year because everyone is together, even if it is just for a few hours! Photo ideas: · Group photos · Food table Journal prompts:… Read More »
Merry Memories 2013 – Day 23 – Reason to Believe
Christmas is a time for giving back. We always let the children pick out a gift tag from the Giving Tree at their school. Now that they are reading, they had a blast choosing just the right card! Photo ideas: · Gift tags from a giving tree · Donation pile of food/toys/clothes, etc. Journal prompts:… Read More »