Let's Make a Memory, Great Ideas for Building Family Traditions and Togetherness

by Gloria Gaither

Let's Make a Memory is packed with usable ideas for nurturing family traditions. Included are activities for holidays, vacations, and special occasions, relationship-builders to stimulate communication, and a treasury of other resources for creating lasting memories.

Genres: Parenting, Family, Christian, Nonfiction

223 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Laurie Wheeler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Authors Gloria Gaither and Shirley Dobson each share their memories and traditions (or lack thereof) and the importance of incorporating them into family. Lots of great ideas arranged thematically: holidays, seasons, vacations, and special people.
I first read this back in the 1990s, finding this a helpful book to help me incorporate traditions with my kids...much of which I've blogged about.

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Let's Make a Memory" is a book full of ideas for families. While a bit dated (printed in the 1980s), many ideas are still interesting and worthwhile. There is a Christian theme throughout the entire book. One author came from a idealic family background, the other came from a divorced home of an abusive adult. It is interesting to see how both of these grown women have created family time as a adults with their own children.

Many of the ideas can obviously still be used today, howver, many can be modernized to fit the 21st century to keep the interest of some children not interested in 1970s craft or family activities! :)

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is absolutely one of my favourite books. There are anecdotes, great ideas for crafts, and family fun. The book is divided into sections with crafts and activities for the seasons, many holidays, things to do on vacation or when you move to a new home; there's even a section entitled "Ordinary Days". Almost everything in this book is geared toward the entire family, though there are some things just for husbands and wives, certain activities younger children may enjoy more, and things to do for people in one's extended family and in the community. A few things may be considered dated, but nevertheless I highly recommend this book.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read because it's just full of ideas for creating traditions in your family. We've started a couple of the traditions already. It's nicely organized, but the version I read was a little outdated. I borrowed it from the library, but it seems like a book that I may want to own so I can refer back to it on various occasions.

[Shar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book written by two Christian women. I appreciate the wholesome, value-centered ideas that are meant to bring the family closer together by focussing on the simple joys of life and on each other. It doesn't cost a penny to let your family members know that they are special to you.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

SIMPLE and GREAT ways to ENJOY your time with family. Get off your cell phones, moms and dads! Spend time with your children-invest in your future and find some joy in life!

[Lianna Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I grew up with this book ... it has some wonderful ideas and tips.

[Thomasin Propson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful and practical thoughts. Recommended.