Handling your money doesn’t have to be stressful. Your money can actually help you make lasting family memories. The benefit of spending money is that it’s actually an investment in creating memories for your family.

How to Use Your Money to Create Small, Medium, and Large Lasting Memories

1. Small Memories

You can go to free events in your community, but be okay with spending money on yourself, your spouse, and your family. When you get there you will spend money on food, photos, and other small items. Expect these and don’t feel bad about them. This type of spending can create lasting memories for your kids.

2. Medium-sized Memories

Medium-sized memories are the ones that you create that often have an element of surprise. Think of what a medium-sized special activity would be. For example, take your kids out of school once or twice a year. You can surprise them and take them on an overnight adventure! These types of medium-sized memories are special, and will become embedded in your kid’s brains for a lifetime!

3. Large-sized Memories

Once a year you really do need to do something large with the family. Make it a great investment with lots of fun activities. You can create these memories through road trips, vacations, Disney trips, etc. If you want to do something next year, start now. If you decide to do a large memory spur of the moment, you can sometimes miss the fun of planning and the excitement leading up!

Remember, take some time to plan and invest in your family memories! These are things that your kids will remember for the rest of their lives, and even tell their children about.

What are some of your favorite family memories? Share them with us!

As always,

Taylor & Megan Kovar

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