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Time passes. Memories are made. More time passes. Memories can fade.

So how do you keep those memories from fading? As much as when we’re in the moment and we think that we’ll remember this moment for the rest of our lives, the reality is, we all too quickly forget. So how do you remember the special moments of life? What are your memory keepers?

Photo albums
Scrapbooking has become all the rage, and it is a fantastic way to store those treasured memories for years to come. For some people, however (like myself), when I set myself to store my photos, the idea of using scrapbooking as memory keepers is rather daunting because of the masses of time involved. I have resigned myself to the fact that I really don’t have time for more, and putting my photos in a basic photo album will have to do, just writing a short description beside each photo (if I’m lucky). This way my photos are organized, neat, and can be pulled out and flipped through. It may be basic, but photo albums are effective memory keepers.

Photo Picture Frames
If you’ve just got a select few photos you’d like to display, photo picture frames are great memory keepers. Either display a single frame on your coffee table, or create a set of five large frames as a focal point on your living room wall.

Digital Picture Frames
Not one for printing out your photos? Technology has made the world of photos a very quick and easy place to organize and display (if not slightly impersonal, if you’re one who likes the creative side of things). Digital picture frames are brilliant memory keepers and are great conversation starters for the guests who come visit. Show the pictures of your latest trip, child’s birthday party, or other special event. With the capacity of rotating through hundreds of photos, you’ll be able to easily share your memories with your friends.

Calendars
Not only are these great for your own use, they make great gifts as well, so you can share the special memories with those around you. Consider making these for your graduating class with memories of studies and fun times together. Or make a calendar with photos of work related events for all your colleagues as Christmas gifts.

Journal
This is off topic of photos, but many memories are not captured in photos. Journalling is an excellent way to record your memories, and these memory keepers are great to read back through and capture the adventures of life.

Really, the options are endless. Whatever way you decide to store your memories will be unique to you. Find out what works for you and go ahead and do it. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to look back on those memories in years to come.

Memory keepers have a broad gammot of products, ranging from digital to traditional photo frames, photo books, funky photo frames, golfing photo frames, and memory books.

One of the memory keepers that we stock makes fantastic gifts for grandparents - the Dear Grandad - From You To Me Journal. Gift him this memory keeper, and encourage him to fill it out to leave you with treasured memories. Or create more special memories by filling it out together - you’ll have some wonderful conversations and you never know what you might learn about your grandad.

You all know what great gifts memory keepers are. Consider your recipient - does he travel a lot? Consider giving digital keychain photo picture frames.

If you’re looking for gifts for Dad, he’ll love a photo frame with a picture of you and he already in it. Children are a parent’s pride and joy, so why not choose a photo picture frame for your Dad to keep his children in front of him all day long?

Every treasured memory needs that special place on the living room coffee table.  You need to be able to find the perfect picture frame that will preserve that treasured memory for years to come.

Pictures of Daddy’s little girl in this Modern Father Frame will make the perfect fathers day present or birthday gift.

Are you looking for the perfect anniversary gift? This Anniversary Picture Frame will display the couple’s romantic picture perfectly. The text on the border of the frame reads:

“An Anniversary is a unique celebration, a moment that symbolizes the timelessness of love. In honor of your precious bond, the milestone recalls the happiness of the past while creating wonderful new memories for the future.

If you have two anniversary photos to display, this panoramic photo frame will do the trick.

Want to make your man’s birthday gift extra special and personal? Pop a family photo in this Family Photo Frame and present it to him on his special day - he will cherish these family memories. The text on the border of the frame reads:

“Family is at the center of life’s meaning. Individuals linked together by a golden chain of love, family celebrates triumphs and shares adversities across generations and across the miles. Like a neverending hug, family encircles each member with steadfast devotion and enduring love. Family is belonging to and believing in each other.”

If you’re after something a little more high-tec, go ahead and check out this digital clock and photo frame. Easy to use, just plug into your USB and upload up to 70 of your treasured memories. A great photo frame to display multiple pictures to your friends and family.