2019 One Line A Day: A Five-Year Memory Book

This is a really nice keepsake. I bought this as a gift for my wife and she loves it. In an age where everything we do is digital and online I think it's important to write things down by hand. It's also something you can keep with you and pass down to children when they're older. The idea is a line or a few lines in your diary. That could be your child's first words, that they took their first step, that you travelled somewhere or experienced something new. Then, long after you've forgotten you can go back through your book and recall those happy memories. This could easily be one of those things that you start and never complete, or actually do complete but never touch again. But, the way this is laid out means that if you do write in it regularly you'll get back to the same dates once a year. So in the second year, you'll write your line or two down and will read whatever you've written down from the previous year. At the end of the book, as you complete year five you'll be able to look at the four previous years each time you write something down on that day. Great idea, nicely laid out and really well made. It is quite small and I would like to see a larger version available but it's definitely something I would love to receive and something you can keep your cherished memories in and look back on for years to come.

I bought this book 4.5 years ago now and have waited until now to do a review. I bought this as my grandma had one to help her remember past events etc. I bought mine when I was 15 and I am about to turn 20 and I can honestly say I have really enjoyed documenting what I do every day, and looking back on what I have done days previously. I will definitely buy another at the end of this one as I have found it highly therapeutic to add my writing into my routine, and as it is only 5 lines it is not as big of a commitment as a normal diary, I really have to think hard as to what has been important to me that day to write down. This is such a lovely idea for anyone who has poor memory, wants to set personal goals in their life, is nostalgic or just likes to have structure / routine to their days. This book has become as much of my daily routine as cleaning my teeth and I have found it therapeutic over the years to write a short sentence or 2 before bed summarizing my day whether that be important events, thoughts for the day or just mundane everyday happenings. Now I have nearly finished it is amazing to see how much my life has changed over 5 years and this book is great for anyone who is trying to incorporate some mindfulness into their lives but only wants to spend 2 minutes a day on that. I really treasure this book for all the memories I have in it, my one is quite tattered now but it has travelled round the world with me to France, America, the Swiss Alps and various other trips I’ve gone on. It is a perfect size for easy storage and to take travelling. I have also stapled keepsakes and other bits and pieces along the way into the book such as tickets, badges, receipts, photos etc and this has bulked out this tiny diary massively but it’s still going strong nearly 5 years later. The quality of this diary is outstanding, the gold edging on mine is still intact and whilst the front lettering is a little worn I am not surprised as it has been everywhere with me. I have never felt like there isn’t enough space to summarize what I want to that day and the layout is perfect for making it super easy to see what you did last year, 2,3,4 years ago etc. I like having a handwritten memory book alongside digital memories that pop up on my phone. I have used mine everyday and could not recommend this product enough to anyone who’ll listen.

Great journal for recording memories. I’m about 2 years in now and enjoy looking back on how different life was just one year ago. I think this is especially great for someone who’s going through some life changes at the moment, for example if you’re like me, graduating school and going onto university. The quality of the journal itself is also really nice and there’s a decent amount of space to write a couple of short sentences about your day, and I’ve found it easy to keep up with because it only takes a minute at most, plus if I miss a day, I can just fill it in later. I tend to abbreviate certain names and places that I mention a lot to save room.

I bought this for myself a few months back and it has served me well so far. I'd always wanted to keep a diary but I never found the time to write in a proper one, so I thought this mini journal would be a good idea. It certainly seems to be working so far, as although sometimes I end up writing an entry a day late so far there's not a single date that doesn't have something written under it. The book cover is a nicer colour than in the Amazon picture, a pretty shade of turquoise. It's a hardback with gold tinted edges on the pages and gold writing on the front, so it's very well presented. I think it would make quite a nice gift. On each page a date is written - for example, 3rd January - followed by five sections in which to fill in the year and write a sentence or two about what happened on that day in the year you're writing in. It will be nice to look back in five years time and be able to say "This time x years ago I..." The only downside of the book, for me, is that I would like just a little more space to write. So that's why I'm giving it four stars rather than five.

Bought 5 years ago as a gift for husband who had never kept a diary.He is just coming to the end of the last one of these and has loved writing in it every night.As the years have passed he has amused us by reading what we were up to on this day say 3 years ago. He is very interested in politics so often writes whats going on, so in the last few years its been interesting. This is an ideal gift for anyone to record just a few lines each day.There is no pressure to write loads as there are only 5 lines to fill, and so it feels easier to use it for a specific record.eg diet or exercise or baby records how you feel etc

Purchased as a gift for someone and it was really well received. There is a big sticker on the back which comes off easily, thankfully as I was concerned that this would ruin the book. The design of the book is very high quality considering the price. I just wish it came wrapped to avoid damage before giving to someone.

I love the idea of journaling or writing daily in a diary but typically I don't quite know what to write when I "have" to fill a whole page. I found the few lines in this journal perfect for a quick daily update. Its kind of like Tweeting in the written form! With a confined amount of space to write in, it forces you to think about exactly what you want to say. This journal can also be used as a writing prompt for a longer journal entry (in another book) but it can also just be the short and sweet way to remember what happened that day. With five years all on one page, it will be interesting to look back as time passes and see what I did/thought on that same day a few years ago. Also, this journal is small so it easily fits in a bag/purse and its perfect for traveling. I recommend this book for yourself or as the perfect gift for just about anyone!

Well what a year to decide to start writing in a daily journal! I have never been good at diaries, ever, the start of 2020 seemed as good a time as any for a mixture of reasons. Hopefully in the next 5 years will be a lot of life changing events which having a personal memory bank of really appealed to me, and having one book to cover such a long period of time very much suits me. I was dealing with depression also and writing 'gratefuls' every day is meant to help, so I thought this might encourage me to do so. 6 months' down the line and I am going diary-strong, from struggling to write anything half a year ago I now find I almost run out of space. I LOVE the style and colour of the book, and the gold edging on the pages makes it look almost classic. You can start documenting at any time of the year it doesn't have to be Jan 1st, I am so glad I bought this and it was well worth the money. Being more aware of myself and encouraging reflection I am sure has been a benefit in working through being unwell, I am in a much better place and whilst I am certainly not saying this is a cure by any means, I really do think it has played a part in making a difference

Just loved this. Am writing this on a regular basis. Only thing is that the lines are very narrow.

初めて3日坊主の私にも 続けられる日記を見つけられた！ という事で星5つです！ コンパクトで5-6行。 見た目も可愛いし大きな5年日記や3年日記とは 全然違って続けやすいです！

I really like this book to be able to look back in years past at what I was doing on that day. I bought last summer, and now that I am starting to write the second line on the days, it is cool to see how much has changed, or what I am up to now. I would recommend for anyone who is super into sentimental things, and likes journalling. It can be hard to remember to keep up and write one line a day, so sometimes I go back in my calendar and fill in the days where I had the most going on. Great little book, would be easy to bring on the go too. Great quality.

Erg Leuk!

I’ve tried to keep journals before, but I always fell off track, until this one. It’s simple, approachable, and incredibly easy to keep up with. Just a few lines a day is all it takes, and that’s made all the difference. Whether I jot down a memory, something funny the kids said, or a little moment of gratitude, this journal has become a cherished part of my routine. The quality is excellent, sturdy cover, smooth pages, and it feels like something that will last through all five years and beyond. As long as I can keep my puppy from chewing on it (see attached picture!) The concept is brilliant, and it would make a thoughtful gift for anyone, especially those who want to capture the beauty in everyday life but don’t have time for long journaling sessions. You truly can’t put a price on memories, and for what it costs, this journal is an incredible value. Highly recommend!