Have you heard of them? That is what I am working on at 1:13 am on Mother's Day! :) Don't feel too bad for me - I did get to watch Grey's Anatomy on the computer while I was cutting. Anyway, I have been wanting to make these for the people in my family for some time now...I will post a photo another day when I am more finished. It is a jar or container of some type, filled with many questions...questions about the past, like:
- What were some of your favorite places to go as a family when you were a child?
- Describe a typical childhood Christmas morning.
- Tell about your first vehicle - don't forget the price.
- What food did you hate when you were a child? Do you still not like it as an adult?
Or the present:
- Write a want ad for your spouse.
- Describe the street you live on.
- What is a typical day or week look like for you at this time?
- How much does a dozen eggs cost? a loaf of bread? a gallon of milk?
Or the future:
- When and how would you like to retire?
- If you were able to donate time or money to help people, what would you choose to do?
I have well over a hundred that I have typed up and cut for all of the woman in my family. (I would be glad to email you a copy if you would like.) Anyway, you can decorate the jar however you like...then you can give a journal and a special pen. The recipient is to pick one paper out of the journal daily or weekly or whenever - then write about that topic in his/her journal. The purpose is to be reflective and
more importantly, to have a lot of history and thoughts written down to pass on to others who love you...especially as a legacy. Yes - it is a little selfish to ask someone to do work, but in my opinion one of the greatest gifts is to have pieces of those I love...just like I love to share
pieces of me.
3 comments:
Great idea! You are so creative, hope the women in your family appreciate & enjoy the gift. Enjoy your day with family...
Beth
You are so utterly creative! What a spectacular idea for Mother's Day! I LOVE it! I would LOVE an emailed already typed up list for me to just print and cut out without all the other work that you had to do!!! hee hee...what a fun "grandmother" gift when this new little one is born too...something for them to give him or her when they are older huh? I may just steal your idea...as i ALWAYS do anyway! ~colleen
I came across your blog through MommyZabs and I think the journal jars are a fabulous idea. I would love to have a copy of the questions you used.
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