How Well Do You Know Your Family’s History?
With the loss of each generation, a little bit of family history slips away…never to be told again. It’s up to you (person reading this) to help preserve as much family history as possible so future generations will know where they came from, who they are. And the time is right now. Ever wonder - how much do I know? Should I know more? How should I be documenting this? Taking this short quiz will give you an idea of how much you know, get you to start thinking about the questions you should be asking and offer a meaningful way to preserve what you have. It’s all important, no matter how much or how little.
Your Questions About A Family Legacy Video -Answered!
What is in a Family Legacy Video?
Why should I do a Family Legacy Video?
What would I talk about – I don’t have an exciting story?
How does the process work?
All of your questions and hesitations are addressed here!
INCLUDING: how both the interviewees and their family will love and benefit from this
10 Incredibly Thoughtful, Unique Gifts You (Probably) Never Knew Existed
Back by popular demand: 10 Incredibly Thoughtful, Unique Holiday Gifts That You(Probably) Didn’t Know Existed. I’m posting a little earlier this year, as some of these ideas may take a little prep. But I promise you – they are awesome! While I stuck with my original standards from last year, I added 2 more requirements when gathering my list; 1) The gift must support a small business, either directly or indirectly. 2) The gift helps, in some way, to preserve family history.
Spending Meaningful Time with Grandparents
Every member has unique talents and skills that they bring to the family. Skills that, if we were to lose a family member tomorrow, we would be losing all that knowledge, a portion of our family’s library. And grandparents, being the most experienced at life (and wisest), have a bundle of life’s tasty tidbits of knowledge and passion to pass on. Here’s how to make this Grandparent’s Day super meaningful.
Fun Ideas for Family Reunions that Help Build Your Family History
Why Grandparents Need to Record Their Story
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 65 and over make up 16.5% of the population. That’s over 54 million people. That’s over 3 billion years of history. Of brave beginnings and happy endings. Billions of years of reunions, lessons and loves.
It’s time to record all of it! Your story, your history, wisdom, all of it…with your personality, your humor and your facial expressions. Don’t hold onto history – pass it on!
Here are 9 reasons why grandparents should record their life story…
