A memory box (or keepsake box) can mean different things to different people, but essentially it is a place to store your special keepsakes.

Most of us are in the habit of keeping memories. They might be photos, special letters we’ve received or mementos of places we’ve visited. As parents we are always collecting keepsakes of our children, whether it’s baby clothes, favourite toys, artwork and so on. No matter what we keep they are all something special to treasure and help us remember moments in time. And as your children grow into adults these treasured items can bring many warm recollections of their childhood past, and something to share with their own children.

Memory boxes don’t have to be hard work. For some it is as simple as choosing a box and adding keepsakes regularly. Others may choose to keep separate memory boxes based on themes, like newborn baby, school, birthdays and Christmas.

Keeping memory boxes can also help you organise your keepsakes so they don’t get lost in the clutter, making it easier to find items when you wish to share them in the future.

Keeping memories is easy. Simply choose a memory box and start filling it today so you can keep your memories safe.