Here’s how to make organizing your child’s memory box a little easier.
As the end of the school year approaches, you might be facing a new milestone. Graduations, new adventures, and often, a lot of special mementos that commemorate these chapters of life. We’re showing you how to tame the paper chaos with creative containers that make organizing your children’s memories both stylish and simple.
Alexia Halliday, with Nice & Neat Homes, says with the right bins, boxes, and binders, you can turn clutter into a curated time capsule you’ll want to keep.
Why a Memory Box Matters
Memory boxes help reduce clutter and create intentional keepsakes, rather than throwing everything in a bin or drawer. They are a great alternative to scrapbooking—simple, doable, and low-maintenance.
Ideas for What to Save
Graduates
- Tassel
- Diploma copy
- Honor cords
- Grad party invite
- Newspaper clippings
- Special notes from teachers or friends
Missionaries
- Call to serve letter
- Name tags
- Farewell/invite cards
- Letters or emails printed out
- Special souvenirs
- Maps
- Photos
How to Organize It: “Anyone Can Do It” Approach
- Keep it light and flexible—no pressure to include everything, just what’s meaningful.
- Use broad categories – letters, photos, achievements, mission year one, etc.
- Start small & general. Set aside time to sort the keepsakes and then you can get more specific with your categories, if needed.
This can be a great gift idea or a bonding activity with your graduate or missionary. Alexia says doing this now is a beautiful way to preserve these special chapters in someone’s life.
Alexia is a professional organizer and can help with any of your organizing needs. Find her on Instagram, @niceandneathomes.
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