What Will they Cherish?

When I think back to my childhood, I always think of family time, vacations and special time spent with someone. Not one of these moments had a price tag (well, the trips did cost money.) I am not going to say I did not love my bionic woman and Holly Hobbie dolls.

But the memories are precious. So, how do we create these memorable moments and tie it into our own children’s lives when it seems the society is commercial and material driven? I find my children asking for things everywhere we go. We try to not give into this, but it is difficult and I can understand why many parents will buy the tiniest of toys or candy to get out of a store tear free.

Remember the moments that meant most to you as  a child (or that you wish you had) and try to keep that in mind when planning your weekends and while you are at the store as the children may be screaming. As a family we try to do little things out of our ordinary day like eating picnic style on the floor or in the yard, playing café complete with menus and waiters, cooking a meal all together (make sure you have plenty of time for clean up!)

What does your family do to create memories that do not have a price tag?