Sharing Your Life History Through PhotographyDo you adore the mystery and charm of a vintage black and white photo? Do you ever study the photo to see the fashions, and unfamiliar objects? Do you get excited when you find a handwritten note on the back telling the year, the location, or the people in the…
Genealogy: How to Record Your Relative’s StoriesI visit my grandparents every Sunday. After our customary dinner and dessert, our conversations often lead to stories of the past. My grandfather reminisces on stories of boyhood growing up in Holland and the tragedies of living there during World War II. He thoughtfully conveys the stories in his…
Gift Giving: 5 Grandparent Gift IdeasOn the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me ... Can you tell that I have gifts on my mind? Are you making a list and checking it twice? Your gift list is probably full of presents for the kids, spouse, in-laws, nieces, nephews ... but what…
Family Relationships: How to Strengthen Bonds with Extended FamilyRelationships—I come from a big family, lots of cousins and in-laws. My family members are by far my biggest support system and best friends. I absolutely love doing things with them and, even growing up, I would often choose doing something with my family over going out with…
Family Vacation: A Beach Vacation with the GrandparentsOne of the main reasons my husband and I thought about having children right after we were married was because we wanted our kid's grandparents to be able to enjoy their grandchildren. I'm not so sure how many people think this way, but being the youngest of four certainly…
