The Best Time to Organize Your Family Archives

Back-to-School for Grown-Ups: Organize Your Archives Before the Holidays

The Sweet Spot for Starting
As kids head back to school and routines begin to settle, September and October are the perfect time for grown-ups to focus on long-delayed personal projects—like organizing family photo archives. This window before the holiday rush is ideal: you’ve got the headspace to start thoughtfully, and you’ll avoid the last-minute scramble in December when you might want to gift or share these memories. Whether it’s a drawer of photos, a box of old letters, or decades of digital files, starting now allows for a calm, focused approach to preserving your family’s story.

Quick Fun Fact:
📸 A 1” stack of photos holds about 100 prints.
🖼️ A 1” stack of slides contains around 20 slides.

Start Small, Build Momentum
You don’t have to tackle your whole collection at once. Begin with something doable: one photo album, one digital folder, or a single bin of keepsakes. Starting small builds emotional momentum and keeps burnout at bay—especially during the busy months ahead. By carving out time now, you’re not just organizing—you’re creating a legacy you’ll be proud to share when family gathers at year’s end.

Bonus Tip for Clients:
When you work with me, be prepared to share birthdates of those featured in your photos. It may seem small, but this information is vital in helping me piece together timelines and preserve your archive with care and accuracy.

Ready to preserve your family’s story? Let’s start organizing your photos and memories today—so you can enjoy sharing them stress-free this holiday season. Let’s Do it!