Have you ever wondered if you’ve prepared your kids well enough for life beyond home?

I’ve been there. Recently, two of my kids left for college.

Surprisingly, I wasn’t a mess of tears, even though everyone seemed to expect it. Why? Because I trust the strong family values they’ve taken with them.

This trust in our values is something I’ve seen in so many families I’ve talked to on my podcast.

And speaking of values, did you know it’s Save Your Photos Month? Perfect timing, right? Photos are more than just memories; they help kids relive their past and can even come in handy for school projects or slideshows at events.

I’m thrilled to share my 3 favorite photo apps and tips for keeping your digital photos organized.

And here’s the fun part: we’ve partnered with two industry-leading photo organizing sponsors to bring you our first ever “Share Your Family Value Photo Contest”! We want to help three lucky winners get their photos in order and achieve that digital freedom we all dream of. 📷

So don’t miss out on these chances to get inspired and organized. Because capturing and cherishing our family memories makes life even richer!

Life gets busy, and keeping track of all those precious moments can be tricky. But with these little tips, we hope to make it easier for you to relive, share, and keep all your memories organized.

Here are three tips to help you make the most of your family’s photos:

1. Google Photos (Free)

Easily search for things (or people) in your photos, and watch highlight memories pop up! You can even edit create collages and highlight videos to share with family and friends. This app saved me hours from searching a photo with a bike, taken at a specific location, or to create birthday gifts.

Source: Google

2. The Photo Managers (Next Live Training Sep 19th!)

This month only, The Photo Managers are hosting live YouTube training sessions for Save Your Photos month. Learn expert tips from certified pros on essential topics like how to protect your precious photos, how to organize photos on your computer, understanding data storage for any skill level, protecting your photo legacy, and more!

Source: The Photo Managers

3. Mylio (Free Trial/REK Promo Code)

Connect all your photos from various devices, making it easy to search and organize by year, category (family vs work), and more. Plus, their Photo DeDupe tool lets you automatically find and remove unwanted duplicate or similar photos from your media library—so you’ll never lose track of what matters most! Try it for free or use our podcast promo code "mompreneurs" for 15% off your subscription.

Source: Mylio

Care to share your best tip? Post it in the REK Facebook Group to help others stay on top of their family’s ever-growing collection of photos too.

Capture Your Values on Camera, Win Big!

Got a photo that perfectly captures your family’s core values? Send it our way for a chance to win 1 of 3 incredible prizes that will help you organize your photos and finally tackle that digital clutter.

Whether it’s a moment of togetherness, laughter, or love, we want to see what matters most to your family! Enter now for a chance to have professionals turn your photo chaos into memories you'll enjoy for years to come.

How to Enter Our Photo Contest:

  1. Capture a Moment: Take or find a photo that reflects a meaningful family value. Think of moments like teamwork during a puzzle game, togetherness at the dinner table, or the joy of adventure while biking in nature.
  2. Submit Your Photo: Head over to the entry form to upload your file and officially enter the contest. (Last day to enter is September 25, 2024 11:59pm PT.)
  3. Share Your Story: Write 1-2 sentences explaining how your photo represents your chosen family value.

That's it—simple and fun! We can't wait to see your submissions!

Contest ends September 25th, so don’t wait - submit your photo today!

*This is collaborative partnership.

Ever found yourself saying, "I'm too busy" or "I'm just not a photo-organized person"? It’s time to flip the script!

Embracing new habits isn’t just about doing things differently; it’s about becoming the person who effortlessly manages their photos.

So start small, make the shift, and see how you can gradually get better at staying on top of your photo game.

Tiny Habits for a New Photo Organizing Identity

Try these habit recipes and watch how your new identity as a photo-organizing pro unfolds!

  • After I take multiple photos, I will favorite 🤍 the best ones and delete the duplicates.
  • After I leave an event, I will create an album folder and save all the photos there. (Invite others to add theirs too!)
  • After the first Saturday of each month, I will go to my computer and review my recent photos.

    🌱 Create your new habit or print this helpful recipe card below to get started!

As you try out these habit recipes or one of your own, give yourself a small high-five for keeping things organized right from the start! A quick mental pat on the back every time can make a huge difference in maintaining a clutter-free photo library. You got this!

This week’s episode is all about the magic of photos and how two incredible women turned their passion into a global movement!

First up, we have Cathi Nelson, who started her journey helping others organize their family photos. While sharing her story on the show, she realized that she had planted entrepreneurial seeds for her son from a young age right at home! Cathi then went on to create The Photo Managers, a company that now trains experts around the world on organizing and protecting precious memories.

Then there’s Angela Andrieux, a kind-hearted professional photographer who always goes the extra mile for her clients. Her love for photography evolved into coaching, and she now works closely with software companies like Mylio to help photo lovers everywhere manage their memories.

Together, Cathi and Angela share practical tips on how to organize your digital life, with a special tie-in to one of my favorite questions—how does all this connect to our three brains? Tune in to Episode #48, “Photo Freedom: Mastering Digital Organization” and find out!

Listen on Apple or Spotify Podcast.

Explore more inspiring stories and strategies on the Mompreneurs Raising Kidpreneurs podcast, where I shine the light on purposeful parents who are empowering their kids, just like you!

So what family values are most important to you?

For me, it’s our my kitchen table where we share our stories, entrepreneurship that encourages our kids to think big and stay curious, and traveling that opens our eyes to new experiences and perspectives. These moments together mean everything.

Remember, three lucky winners will walk away with some amazing prizes to help you organize and treasure those photos forever. So go ahead—submit your favorite moments and let’s celebrate the beauty of family, travel, and those conversations that matter. 📸

We can’t wait to see the memories you share!

With love,

Sylvia Tam, The Purposeful Parent