132 | Make a Photo Advent Calendar Full of Memories

What if this year, the advent calendar was not about chocolate... but about memories? In this episode, I share a gift idea from my dear friend Christina that costs very little and that the person you give it to will probably keep for years. A photo advent calendar turns the photos you already have into a countdown full of shared memories, and it is not just for children. If you start now, you still have plenty of time to have it ready before the first of December.

In this episode:

• What a photo advent calendar is, and the simple basic recipe you can change to suit you.
• How to find the right photos quickly, even if your photos are not organised yet.
• Why everyday moments often bring out the best stories.
• Easy printing options that do not need to be complicated.
• What to write on the cards when a blank card feels a bit scary.
• How to adapt the idea for your partner, your parents or grandparents, a friend, and children of different ages.
• A little extra tip to keep the memories with your photos.
• Why this idea works for more than just Christmas.

Free printable: Photo Advent Calendar Writing Prompts

Not sure what to write on your cards? My free printable gives you sentence starters for your partner, your parents or grandparents, children of all ages and your friends, plus tips and an example card. Download it from here.

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 125: Turn Your Photos Into Keepsakes (Golden Rule 5 of Photo Organising: Do Something!)

Over to you

Who would you make a photo advent calendar for? Let me know in the comments!

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