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Free memory jar printable

January 4, 2013

Journaling, and documenting your story always seem to be at the top of most New Year’s resolution lists. But we find that it’s hard enough to make time every day to document, much less think of something to write about. So our team came up with an easy, fun, and inspiring way for you to make sure you document your year.

Our Memory Jar printable has 52 Questions for you to answer, one each week, so you can look back over the year and remember your thoughts. Hey we can’t help you in the dieting and exercise department, so it’s the least we can do.

To get started, print out the questions, jar label and journal bookplate below.  Cut apart and place questions in a jar, then adhere the label to the jar and the bookplate to a journal. Each week choose a question to answer from the jar – write question or adhere question to page of journal then record your thoughts. Enjoy!

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  1. Sheri January 4, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Thank you! I really like this idea.

  2. Jodie McNally January 4, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Thanks – this is a great idea! Thanks for the colorful, simple design of the sheets – I love it and can’t wait to start! :)

  3. Rose Powell January 4, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Oh… Making this jar/journal is going to be a blast! After making the gratitude journal. I’m stoked! Thank you so much!!!

  4. Jess from Cox's Corner January 4, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing these! They are awesome, I can’t wait to make one!

  5. Dhruva January 4, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Thank you! loved the idea

  6. Jen January 4, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Thank you! I always love the free printables/downloads you provide!

  7. Kathy January 4, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    I love your products!! I love your free printables!! Thank you!!

  8. Cerise January 4, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    What a great idea! This would compliment project life beautifully!

  9. Patricia L January 4, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    What a wonderful idea!! I’m definitely going to so this!

  10. leigh January 4, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I love this idea. I will try some.

  11. Ebonie January 4, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Now I need to find a journal…I love this idea. Can’t wait to write on the first prompt!

  12. Summer January 4, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    And having a beautifully designed printable makes ALL things more fun!! Thanks :-)

  13. terry January 4, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    what a fantastic idea. i’m in! this will go great with my gratitude jar. thank you!

  14. Robin MacDougall January 4, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    I love it when things like this happen. A goal I have this year is to journal and have been looking for prompts. Very excited this came my way!

  15. Kristen January 4, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Love this! Sent my sister the link too. Her resolution is to keep a memory jar!

  16. Alicia January 4, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Awesome! I’m going to use this as questions around the dinner table and record everyone’s answers. Thanks!

  17. Trina Hatcher January 4, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Count me in!

  18. Julie January 4, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    This will be a great addition to our homeschool program! The kids will get to practice penmanship, creative writing, and scrapbooking – all at the same time, plus it’s FREE, my favorite price! Thanks, Paper Coterie!

  19. Laura S. January 4, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    I just adore the fact that this is a weekly thing! I can definitely do weekly – I’m in! (Are we going to see some sweet new products at the end of 2013 to showcase this?!

  20. katherine January 4, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    EEK I just got a book binder! now I know what my first project can be!

  21. Erin larcade January 4, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Love this! Another great project from PC :)

  22. Liz January 4, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Thanks! Love this. I am IN!!

  23. Sara January 4, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I like this and think it’s something I could keep up with and not realize a month from now that I hadn’t answered any questions.

  24. Sandra Dycus January 4, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Thank you! Great thought-provoking questions.

  25. Jackie January 4, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    What a great idea!

  26. Kristin T January 4, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    cool – thanks!

  27. Alison January 4, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Great idea! Thank you!

  28. Keisha January 4, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    I’m in! What a great idea! Thank you for the free printable!

  29. Karen Porter January 4, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    So cute! What a wonderful way to document your thoughts and memories throughout the year. Thank you!

  30. Megg l January 4, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    I absolutely love the idea of memory jar Q’s!!! I can’t wait!

  31. Penny January 4, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Love it! Want to try it out! :)

  32. Melissa January 4, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Love the printable! Thank you

  33. Tiffany January 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    This is a fantastic idea! Thank you so very much for the free printable…I’ll definitely put it to use. I love what you guys are doing…so much more than just “hey, we have picture books”. You always work so hard to point out what’s important in life. Last Love Day, I created and ordered one of your “That One That I Love” books for my husband. He loved it. He actually cried and told me it was the best “material” gift he’d ever received. The book is certainly amazing, but his reaction was way beyond what I thought it’d be. I’ve only seen him cry one time and that was when his Dad passed away. So I knew that the book was really special to him when he shed tears over it. I sincerely thank you for everything you’re doing and the great, inspirational product line that you offer.

  34. Becca January 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    That’s really awesome! A great way to start journaling too. At least for me who is never quite sure how to start!

  35. Michelle January 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Great idea to do as a family. We’re in!

  36. Sarah January 4, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Can’t wait to try this. Love the idea!

  37. Shelby A. January 4, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Thanks! I’m excited to use this!!!

  38. Danielle January 4, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Good idea, I’m in :)

  39. Shawn January 4, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    This is a fabulous idea! I can’t wait to get started with the family! Thanks! I love all the printables!

  40. Diane H January 4, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    Perfect for the new year, I am going to post it on my blog today!

  41. Sarah J R January 4, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Love this idea! I am definetly in!!

    • Kellam January 4, 2013 at 6:11 pm

      I’m in! What a great way to start 2013.

  42. Kellam January 4, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    I’m in! What a great way to start 2013!

  43. kristi b January 4, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Thank you – love this!

  44. Cheryl Snell January 4, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    I am in! What a good idea!

  45. Amy January 4, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    This is a fantastic idea and a great way to capture the entire year! I’m in!

  46. Darcy January 4, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Love this idea! Thanks for sharing it with us!

  47. amy j. January 4, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    great idea…y’alls’ free printables are the bomb!

  48. Teal Myre January 4, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    I’ve been seeing DIY stuff like this on Pinterest. Thank you for making it a done, doable deal!!

  49. Steph January 4, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I love this! I’m in! It’s simple and I love simple! Y’all have the best printables.

  50. Kristen January 4, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Cant wait to do this!

  51. Lori January 4, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    I love this idea – thanks, for getting me started!

  52. Laura January 4, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I’m in! I love the questions I’ve read so far!

  53. Faith January 4, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    How neat! I’m ready!

  54. Heather January 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    I’m in!! Thank you for all your great ideas!

  55. Shelly January 4, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Awesome! Sounds like fun! Thanks!

  56. LoriAnn A. January 4, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Love this idea! Thanks for the printable!

  57. Linda K January 4, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Love this!! I can’t wait to make these for gifts to help friends get into journaling! :)

  58. Julie January 4, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    What a fun idea! I’m printing off a set and will have my hubby answer the questions as well each week. Definitely will be a great project to look back on at the end of the year!

  59. lyndi January 4, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    i am in! :)

  60. Penelop January 4, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    Super! Maybe this will keep me writing! Thanks!

  61. Katie January 4, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I have always loved the idea of a journal jar but lacked the motivation for finding good prompts. Thanks for doing the work for me and presenting it so beautifully!

  62. Serena Adkins January 4, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Thank you. I am in and I love your products.

  63. heather January 4, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    great idea! thanks! your putting this together and offering it will bet he push many of us need to actually DO it! :)

    • Rebecca January 4, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you, I struggle with journalling. These are awesome!!

  64. trisha January 4, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    Awesome! Thanks so much, this is great.

  65. Brittany January 4, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Love this idea! Thanks for the great printables each month!

  66. D0nna January 5, 2013 at 12:12 am

    Brilliant and great for all ages Thx

  67. Alana F. January 5, 2013 at 12:30 am

    This is a wonderful activity! I am always looking for writing activities for my girls…now I have something to write while they are writing! Thank you!

  68. Anita January 5, 2013 at 12:45 am

    Thanks! Perfect for 2013!

  69. Robbi G. January 5, 2013 at 12:46 am

    This is such a great idea! Thank you so much for giving this to us!

  70. Bissmamaof3 January 5, 2013 at 12:47 am

    I am sooooo in! Thank you!,

  71. Emily January 5, 2013 at 12:47 am

    This is a wonderful printable! Suits exactly what I was looking for to inspire my journaling this year. Thanks!

  72. Christy G January 5, 2013 at 12:55 am

    Great idea! I’m in!! Thanks for sharing!

  73. cblayloc January 5, 2013 at 1:32 am

    love this idea, i am in!!

  74. Amy C January 5, 2013 at 1:33 am

    I’m excited!
    Thank you!!

  75. Laura Simmons January 5, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Fabulous idea! Great way to get the kids involved and writing more!

  76. Kelly Tulk January 5, 2013 at 1:44 am

    I’m in!

  77. Tory Tombs January 5, 2013 at 2:07 am

    I’m in! I started a ‘life lantern’ this year similar to a memory jar. little reminders of the good and the bad throughout the year. :)

  78. DeAnn January 5, 2013 at 2:35 am

    I love it! I can always count on you to help organize and simplify the little things in life!

  79. Alicia January 5, 2013 at 2:57 am

    Shared on my blog and via social media. These are great! Thanks for creating them :)

  80. Patti January 5, 2013 at 3:02 am

    Great idea!,,

  81. Heather R. January 5, 2013 at 3:07 am

    Great Idea! Can’t wait to start it!

  82. DeAnn January 5, 2013 at 3:29 am

    I’m in! (Forgot to say that) :)

  83. Tracey H. January 5, 2013 at 3:47 am

    Thank you so much for these great prompts to get me writing my own story!! I have loved just reading the questions:0)

  84. Ann @ The Scrapbooking Housewife January 5, 2013 at 4:55 am

    Love this! What a great way to journal!! Thanks for the printables! :)

  85. Lorna Schreck January 5, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Thank you for this tool for 2013. I just completed “Twelve” through Big Picture Class and loved getting daily emails and journaling prompts. This jar will help me weene myself off the daily emails and prompts. And thank you for sponsoring the BPC 12.12.12 event last month. I was one of the lucky ones who attended the live event in Maui. I was overwhelmed with the generosity of the sponsors and the beautiful tools and materials they provided. I will treasure my new Journal and will use it with my jar full of prompts.
    Happy New Year to you and your entire staff!

  86. Karen Emerson January 5, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Please help! I get this error when I click on the 52 questions picture… The key you provided for file download was invalid. This is usually caused because the file is no longer stored on MediaFire. This occurs when the file is removed by the originating user or MediaFire.

    • Karen Emerson January 5, 2013 at 6:05 am

      Never mind…. it works now!

  87. Malorie January 5, 2013 at 6:06 am

    Count me in!

  88. Jill January 5, 2013 at 6:53 am

    What a great way to capture thoughts over the course of 2013. I can’t want to download and start documenting my thoughts.

  89. SabineK January 5, 2013 at 11:11 am

    How cute is this?? Thank you!

  90. Maren January 5, 2013 at 11:30 am

    what a cutie :o )

    thanks for sharing, I like it!

  91. Jan Fry January 5, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    This is great!!! I applaud you for adding such great ideas to share that are lasting legacy for family! I have a big family and am always looking for special things to do for them that are meaningful and lasting! I can’t wait to start this!!!!! THANK YOU!

  92. stacie January 5, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    thank you, these are a great idea!

  93. michelle January 5, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    WOW – luv this!!

  94. Lindsey January 5, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Love this! I wasn’t thinking about journaling until now!!!

  95. Angie B. January 5, 2013 at 6:22 pm

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  96. Lori Phillips January 5, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Thank you all so very much!
    You are AMAZING!!!!!!!!
    I order from you all the time. LOVE the excellent quality & care you give!
    These printables are just an EXTRA added bonus Ü
    THANK YOU>THANK YOU>THANK YOU!!!!!

  97. Michele January 5, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    Love Paper Coterie!! Thank you for resources and products that make life memorable…

  98. Sarah January 5, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    Great idea! Thanks!

  99. Sonia January 5, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    I am definitely in – great idea!

  100. Kim January 6, 2013 at 1:54 am

    This is awesome. I even shared this with my husband and exchanged questions during our date night!

  101. Dana Burke January 6, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Love your products. I am all in.

  102. Brittany January 6, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Love, Love, Love this!! Thank you!!

  103. Carol M January 6, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Thanks, this is neat!

  104. Donna January 6, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Thanks, I may try answering one each week on my blog!

  105. Laura L. January 6, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    This is a really neat idea!

  106. Renee @ NextGen Homeschool January 6, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Great idea! I plan to use this as a family project and personal blogging project – thanks for the lovely free printables too!
    Renee @ http://nextgenhomeschool.com

  107. Mindy January 7, 2013 at 1:59 am

    Love this idea :)

  108. Johanna January 7, 2013 at 7:29 am

    Thank you so much! What a wonderful idea! :)

  109. Yvette January 7, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Great idea! Would love to start this

  110. Emily January 7, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    Great printeable. Thanks! I am looking forward to doing this each week.

  111. Kim Kees January 8, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    I’m in!! This looks like a great idea.

  112. Michele January 8, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Love this idea!! Thank you!

  113. Lynda January 8, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Fabulous printable…These are going to be a great kickstart to my getting back into better scrapbook journaling!!! Thank you so much!

  114. shannon j January 9, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    I really like this idea!

  115. Grace January 9, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    This is a great idea. I am going to see if I do this together with the family, each member with their own journal and jar.
    Thanks for sharing!

  116. MELISSA January 9, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful idea. I am going to print one out for my 12 year old daugher & myself. I have been looking for an idea that we could do together that would connect us for a little while everyday. Unplug us from out TV, tablets, etc. It will give her a fun way to practice her writting skills that she has problems with & I will be a good role model doing it with her.

  117. christine January 9, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Thank you!! I love this idea…I hope I can keep up with it weekly : )

  118. Cara January 9, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I want to print this, but it won’t print in color! Can anyone help? I plan to answer a question a week on my blog!

  119. love4ever0865@ymail.com January 10, 2013 at 1:21 am

    Thank you for creating and sharing all the amazing printable downloads. I especially love this idea! Great for building communication within our family.

  120. Rachel January 10, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Great idea! Unable to open. Is there any way you can email me the list? Thanks!!!

  121. Penny January 11, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    This is great!!! :)

  122. Trisha January 12, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    I’m in!

  123. Angie January 13, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    I saw this on sunshineandsippycups.com, and since I just started a blog, I’m going to use these as prompts once a week for a post. I don’t journal, but think this is a great idea.

  124. Marjorie Nienhius January 14, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    I first experianced Paper Coterie product at a BPC event where you were a sponsor… I fell instantly in LOVE!! Thank you for the chance at some “free” love from Paper Coterie… and thank you for the download. Gorgeous!!!!!

  125. Laura January 15, 2013 at 3:58 am

    The download page goes to Mediafire. I unblocked that on my BSecure but then it says it is trying to redirect and will not complete. Then “Problem Loading Page”. ;( Is there a direct link?

  126. Keya January 28, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    I like journaling. I think this is a great idea. I think I’ll try answering the same questions next year to see how/if my answers have changed. I think I’ll share on my blog too (www.shonkeyaperry.com), hopefully my readers will enjoy the same. Thanks for sharing.

  127. julie geiger January 29, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    such a Fab idea..thx for sharing!!! Loading my printer with ink now ….

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    I get pleasure from, cause I found exactly what I used to be having a look for. You’ve ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye

  130. Darci February 10, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    This is a great addition to the journalling I ask of my students. All do not work for 8th graders but many are “tweakable” and will get some thinking started.

  131. Kelly February 25, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    It’s no longer available :(

    • Marlies March 2, 2013 at 3:34 am

      @Kelly: Yes it is! Just click on the image, you’ll get to the PDF and upper right click the arrow to download :)

  132. Amanda March 5, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Thank you so much! Going to use this with kids I do therapy with. Great tool to get them talking.

  133. libbywilko March 6, 2013 at 2:49 am

    Thank you!

  134. jg March 22, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    this is a great idea. i’m gonna try. thanks for sharing it.

  135. Ivy April 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Thanks so much for this. My family and I are having a great time with it. I shared the little twist we added to this already awesome idea in this post: http://www.ourlemonadedays.com/homemaking/memory-jar-a-question-for-every-week-of-the-year