Treasures from the Past: Childhood Keepsakes We Cherish

Everyone has at least a few keepsakes they hold dearly from their childhood days. For some people this may be a toy that had special meaning and for others the keepsake could be a photograph or even a special memory. Although the keepsakes kept and cherished will depend on the individual, all have something in common, the memories they hold are positive ones. These keepsakes make us feel good.

Keepsakes from the past are like valuable treasures!

Treasured Toys

Many people save a favorite doll, toy car, or stuffed animal. This is often a toy that was played with frequently and one that brought comfort and fun times to the child. Holding the toy or even looking at it can conjure up delightful memories of childhood days.

Treasured Photographs

A photograph can help keep a memory alive; whether the memory is of a person, a special place, or an event, the picture can assist in bringing back all the details that otherwise may escape us. It’s no wonder that cameras are considered ‘essential’ gear for everyday life. This helps ensure that every magical moment can be captured as it happens.

Special Memories

Perhaps the best and also the most complicated, but at the same time, the most simplistic childhood keepsakes, are those that are held intact by special memories alone. You may not have a toy or trinket, and you may not have a photograph to remind you of all the details of the person, place, or event, but there are some memories that are so special, they will never fade.

These memories are not just special memories; they are much more than that. When you think about them you can almost feel the same feelings you had when you lived through the experience. This could be memories of a special time at your grandparents’ house, or perhaps it is learning to ride a bicycle, or the way your mom read a bedtime story, or a particular holiday tradition.

In fact, many childhood memories are based on holiday celebrations. After all, these are exceptional times for children. Because kids are free to ‘believe’ in the true magic of holidays – they experience a type of emotional ‘high’ that most adults don’t. Kids are happy and very positive during the holiday season. It is the perfect time to indulge them in the right way.

Ways to Create Special Memories for Your Kids

Making the holidays as magical as possible for kids is every parent’s dream. The good news is, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to create moments that will become cherished memories. Focus on the concept of letting your child know that the time you spend together is all about him or her. It really is that simple.

Whether you are planning an evening around baking holiday cookies or writing letters to Santa, be sure that your child is the real focus.  Make the baking fun. 

This is the perfect time to bond. You can teach your child about baking and then the two of you can enjoy a delicious treat together. And you can use the time that the cookies are baking to create Styrofoam snowmen or to add other decorations throughout your home.

The point is, if you focus the time you spend together on things your child will enjoy you will both have a great time and even years later you each will have cherished memories of the time you shared. Pass childhood keepsakes along – pass along cherished memories!

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