Preserving Life Stories & Family History
Are you looking for a truly special gift for Dad? One that goes beyond the book on WWII, the trendy wallet or new tie? Below are 3 great Gifts for Dad that come from the heart and are certain to touch him deeply. Ranging in time and expense, these gifts for Dad can be given …
Are you looking for a truly special 90th Birthday Gift? For a parent or grandparent? A spouse, sibling or good friend? For an 90th Birthday Gift certain to move your loved one deeply, capture their life story, family history and memories – in their own words – for your family to know and celebrate! Here …
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The art of cooking and perfecting coveted recipes is underappreciated these days. Decades ago, families used to cook meals together. Centuries ago, the preparation of the main family meal was a daylong custom with many participants to remember the steps and ingredients, it was part of their legacy. Keep the flavors of your family alive by recording your favorite recipes.
As a Video Biographer, my clients often tell me they’re overwhelmed by all their old family photos. If you grew up before the digital age, you can probably relate – especially if you were born in the 30’s, 40’s or 50’s, as many of my clients were. After recently helping my 80 year old mother …
Discover what makes your family unique. See 10 Family History Activities that Grandparents to Grandchildren can do together to learn more about how their ancestors impacted on who the family is today.
These family history activities will give everyone an opportunity to better understand and appreciate their foundations and family legacy while providing a more complete record of the family history for future generations.
Did you know that most households didn’t have a television until the 1950s? Or that cell phones and personal computers were ideas found only in science fiction in the 1930’s? What then did our grandparents and great grandparents do for fun as children?
Is your family from Chicago? Below are a number of Chicago Genealogy Resources that can help you discover more about your roots and the lives of your ancestors in Chicago.
Whether you see yourGrandchild every week or only a few times a year, a day together offers a wonderful opportunity to develop a special bond while recounting life stories, family history and life lessons.
Here you will find listed several activities that will help make your day together special.
Are you looking for a truly special 75th Birthday Gift? For a parent or grandparent? Your spouse? A sibling or a dear friend? For an 75th Birthday Gift of a lifetime, why not capture their life story, family history and memories – in their own words – for your family to know and celebrate? Here …
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Family Documentary Videos are memoirs on video focusing on family stories and history. Memories of people, places, and things are documented on video or film, often combining interviews with photographs, letters, maps, and other memorabilia. The final product is preserved as a digital video document, or DVD. Learn more.