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Monday, August 25, 2014

Preserving memories!

So...I'm looking for the best ways to preserve Chloe's growing years and I'm presented with too many options.  I'll list them out and someone please tell me which ones were most valuable to you. I just don't have the time to write the same stuff in 6 or more different places. 

1. Facebook (pro-share's her decelopment with friends/family in most efficient way; con-not a great way to preserve memories long term)
2.  Blog (pro-easy access for birth mom and those searching for updates on baby, also possible to create a book from posts, also useful to future birthmothers who want to see what my family life looks like; con- limited room for a scrapbooker to get creative, no one reads my blog consistently over time, except maybe Cami :D )
3.  Physical scrapbook (pro- premade and provided by birth family so I really want to utilize it, plus it's adorable; con- having to physically print out and arrange photos...takes more time)
4. Mommy journal (pro-safe for more private thoughts; con- just another thing to store)
5. Baby firsts calendar (pro-great for quick update on what's happening; con-keeping track of it forever, and no room to expound
6. Shutterfly Book - non-negotiable (pro- best way I can think of to have a comprehensive stylized book of memories that is reasonably efficient to put together. Con- time)

What do you think? What should I cut out? Give me solutions/tips for being more efficient!