March 31 is World Back-up Day—a perfect reminder to protect your precious photos, videos, and digital memories. Backing up isn’t just about safety—it also opens the door to organizing, preserving, and sharing those special moments with the people you love.

Memories aren’t just meant to be stored; they’re meant to be relived and shared. Imagine sitting with a loved one, looking through old family photos, and reminiscing about favorite moments. A strong backup plan ensures those special times are never lost.

Why Backing Up is Essential

Technology isn’t perfect. Phones crash, computers fail, and external hard drives can become corrupted. And when they do, irreplaceable photos and videos are often the first things lost. Having a secure backup plan ensures your memories are protected from disasters and preserved for future generations.

Whether you use an external hard drive, cloud storage, or a dedicated photo preservation service, having a plan in place gives peace of mind. Digital storage solutions help safeguard your data and make it easier to retrieve and enjoy later.

The Beauty of Sharing Safely

Backing up your memories makes it easier to access, organize, and share them anytime, from anywhere. Some simple ways to share digital memories:

• Create albums for events, vacations, or milestones

• Send secure links to special photos or videos

• Use collaborative tools to gather and organize memories with family

These steps can brighten someone’s day, spark meaningful conversations, or bring families closer together by keeping stories alive. Think about how meaningful it is to receive an old photo from a relative or to look through memories with a friend—photo sharing keeps our stories alive.

Get Your Family Involved in Preserving Memories

Memory-keeping can be a family activity! Here are some fun ways to involve loved ones in backing up, organizing, and sharing memories:

• Memory Night: Set aside time to go through old family photos together and add captions or stories to them.

• Grandparent Interviews: Record video chats with older family members sharing their favorite memories.

• Family Photo Challenges: Have everyone find and share a favorite throwback picture to add to the family archive.

• Backup Buddy System: Pair up with a family member to remind each other to back up and organize digital files regularly.

Keep Control Over What You Share

It’s important to think about privacy and security when sharing. Public platforms can have limitations or risks. Look for options that allow you to control access and avoid data mining or unwanted ads.

One option I recommend is FOREVER®—a private, secure, and permanent cloud storage platform designed for long-term storage solutions and safe photo sharing. But whatever method you choose, make sure it aligns with your needs and values.

World Back-up Day Action Steps

Ready to take action? Here are three simple things you can do today:

• Choose your backup method and save your most important files

• Organize your digital memories into labeled folders or albums

• Share one meaningful photo or video with someone special

Join the World Back-up Day Event!

To celebrate World Back-up Day, join us for FOREVER WHEREVER, a special online session where we’ll talk about photo storage, organization, and safe sharing!

📅 Monday, March 31
🕗 8:00-8:55 pm ET (5pm PT, 6pm MT, 7pm CT)
🔗 Join via Zoom: tinyurl.com/ForeverEducation

Learn practical tips, ask questions, and take a step toward safeguarding your memories with confidence!

Let’s Make it Easy

If you’re not sure where to start, I’m happy to help. I offer guidance on:

• Choosing the right backup system for your needs

• Getting your digital photos and videos organized

• Learning the best ways to preserve and share your memories

No pressure—just support to help you protect and enjoy what matters most.

World Back-up Day is your reminder to safeguard, organize, and share the memories that matter. Whether you take five minutes to save a photo or set up a full backup system, every small step counts.

Let’s make it a habit to preserve and connect, one memory at a time.

You’ve got this!

— Skye