Make Memories

What’s the actual secret to happiness? Great memories! Meik Wiking—happiness researcher and New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke—shows us how to create memories that make life sweet in this charming book. Do you remember your first kiss? The day you graduated? Your favorite vacation? Or the best meal you ever had? Memories are the cornerstones of our identity, shaping who we are, how we act, and how we feel. In his work as a happiness researcher, Meik Wiking has learned that people are happier if they hold a positive, nostalgic view of the past. But how do we make and keep the memories that bring us lasting joy? The Art of Making Memories examines how mental images are made, stored, and recalled in our brains, as well as the “art of letting go”—why we tend to forget certain moments to make room for deeper, more meaningful ones. Meik uses data, interviews, global surveys, and real-life experiments to explain the nuances of nostalgia and the different ways we form memories around our experiences and recall them—revealing the power that a “first time” has on our recollections, and why a piece of music, a smell, or a taste can unexpectedly conjure a moment from the past. Ultimately, Meik shows how we each can create warm memories that will stay with us for years. Combining his signature charm with Scandinavian forthrightness, filled with infographics, illustrations, and photographs, and featuring “Happy Memory Tips,” The Art of Making Memories is an inspiration meditation and practical handbook filled with ideas to help us make the memories that will bring us joy throughout our lives.

Compiled from thousands of creative suggestions from parents, Making Memories has over 200 fun filled and easy ways to create strong and positive childhood memories that will last a lifetime. Second too good personal habits wonderful Childhood Memories are the best thing a parent can pass on to their child. If it were not for the fond memories of our childhood what would our childhood be? Josie Bissett shares these suggestions in a way that can make a difference for your child now and forever.

When you are in your early 50’s, life can have a way of presenting you with new opportunities. The secret is to be awake enough to see through all the ‘other stuff, curious to step out of your comfort zone and brave to take some risks. For Randy, this risk included leaving a good job and comfortable lifestyle. Along with his partner Marcel, the two men purchased a ‘Guest Ranch business’ south of Rocky Mountain House in Alberta and they began a new adventure. Drawn to the beauty of the area, this business venture became a spiritual journey. The first five years were challenging, but as the years passed, many guests became new friends and they helped grow the Lazy M Lodge into a successful business. With them the Lodge became a ‚Place to make memories‘. Follow the journey and listen to the many stories of the guests, that have made this place into their own treasured experience. Still a hidden gem, the Lazy M Lodge became a place to‚ rest, relax and recharge. Flavored with beloved recipes and accompanied by many pictures, this book is a unique, joyful and mind opening read.

'Meik's new book will change the way you think' Dr Rangan Chatterjee ___________________________________________________________________________ From the same author that brought us The Little Book of Hygge, this book reveals the secret to filling your life with happy moments, and how to remember them for ever. Happy memories don't have to be reserved for big life events. Drawing on global surveys, behavioural science experiments and data gathered by The Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Meik is here to show how we can we can turn ordinary experiences into something extraordinary. Whether it's eating dinner at the table rather than in front of the TV, exploring a new part of your neighbourhood, or planning how you're going to celebrate your small wins, this book will help you find the magic in the every day, and create memories you will cherish forever. PRE-ORDER THE HYGGE HOME, THE NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LITTLE BOOK OF HYGGE

Find calm every day through journaling and scrapbooking! Practice mindfulness and live in the moment. This children’s journaling book is a fantastic way to teach kids about taking each moment for what it is and managing anxiety, stress and fear. It’s a beautiful how-to guide that will help your kids live more intentionally. Perfect for children ages 8 and older, this helpful activity book is packed with things to do, journaling prompts and ideas, and relaxation tips and advice. Inside, you’ll find: • Calming activity ideas for inside and outside, at home, and on the go. • First lessons in big ideas and philosophy for children alongside practical applications. • A ‘How-to’ guide to journaling and scrapbooking so children can document their experiences. • A theme throughout that teaches children to cherish the moment and make and retain memories as a result. • Creative, practical activities to get children away from screens and encourage a positive frame of mind. Did you know that mindfulness reduces activity in the brain’s fight or flight zone, allowing for improved focus, memory, and social and emotional skills? That’s why journaling and taking moments away from screens is excellent for children! Making Memories Journal offers a creative solution to managing emotions and living for the now. It’s a fun memories book for kids to engage with the world around them through lessons in big ideas and journaling tips. Kids are taken through activities, from cleaning their space to learning how to make origami and writing down thoughts and feelings. They learn crafts to calm a busy mind, discover Buddhist meditation and explore the outdoors mindfully. It also features a strong environmental awareness, with activities encouraging sustainability and recycling!

Memories in the Making is a program that features the art work of people living with Alzheimer's disease, using their art and often their few remaining words to share what is currently in their thoughts. This book dispels the common misconception that individuals with dementia are lost forever. Instead, we learn by reading their compelling stories and viewing their accompanying art, that they are still here, only in a different way.

You can still work and be a great parent! Most modern parents work. And we have limited time, limited energy, limited patience and too much to do. We are seldom at our best at the end of a long working day when the parenting shift kicks in. We want to do the right thing but, in the thick of it, with no time to think and no energy to spare, it’s easy to miss the small changes that could make a big difference to our child’s (and our own) well-being. The Work/Parent Switch is essential reading for every working parent. Written by an expert in child development and psychology who has worked with thousands of stressed out working parents, it will walk you through an approach to parenting that will transform family life and can be fitted into modern working patterns. Covering all the key challenges such getting everyone out of the house on time in the morning, managing difficult behaviour when you’re tired at the end of the day, controlling tech time and avoiding Sunday night homework battles, The Parent/Work Switch will help you to stop feeling guilty about being at work and give you the tools to create the family life you want to come home to.

"Polaroid and other instant cameras are beloived for the dreamy worlds they create. In this ... guide, [the authors] offer insider savvy about instant cameras both new and vintage; tips on how to shoot with each one; details about the various film types available; composition and lighting techniques: plus porojects for turning your photos into keepsake mementos. ..."--Back cover.