Keep memories alive

We're big on memorabilia in our family. We have a "memory box" in which we save things like the first note my husband wrote to me when we first met in college, or the first movie my daughter saw in a theatre when she was six months old. Actually, the "box" has overflowed into two small shoe-boxes for my husband and I, and the children each have their own box from when they were infants and we saved all the cards they received, some photos, and other fun stuff they will enjoy looking at when they are older.

To continue with our tradition, we make DVD slideshows each Christmas for our extended family members, as well as a copy for ourselves to keep in our box. This way, even though we live far apart, they can see what we've been up to all year and how the kids have grown.

For those of you who are into celebrity and sports memorabilia, I recommend an online store called Millionaire Memorabilia. They specialize in authentic collectibles in all genres and are worth a look if you are searching for something specific. The search function is very helpful and user-friendly and the site is easy to navigate. Their prices are very competitive and they even have sales periodically.