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This year, it was important to offer family legacy gifts for every budget. I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a meaningful gift. Maybe it’s because 2025 has been a tough year for so many [...]

Even I  couldn’t get my parents to sit down and talk at first. When I first decided to record my own parents’ life stories, I imagined a heartwarming, cinematic afternoon. A pot of coffee, [...]

The heart behind the table My older sister Heidi always hosts Thanksgiving now. Every year, she brings out our Grandma Betty’s old dishes — the Lancaster Calico white with navy flowers — and sets [...]

Family Legacy Book vs DIY Memory Book: The Challenge of Preserving Family Stories Most of us want to capture our parents’ or grandparents’ stories before it’s too late. In fact, a recent Ipsos [...]

Why Preserving Your Parents’ Stories Matters The biggest regret of my life is not interviewing my grandmothers while I had the chance. There are so many questions I would ask them today: What was [...]

It’s that time of the year: time to brainstorm the best gifts for parents who have everything. Every November, my siblings and I start the same conversation: What should we get Dad for [...]

How Circa Legacy Works: What to Expect When Capturing Your Family’s Story Ever wish your parent or grandparent would sit down and tell their story, but don’t know how to get them started? [...]

Ray’s Immigrant Life Story: A Legacy of Risk, Resilience, and Reward Immigrant life stories embody the courage and resilience that define this country. It’s awe-inspiring to imagine [...]

People often ask me how to interview family members to record their stories and memories. It’s a topic near and dear to my heart, so I am happy to share some tips and lessons I’ve [...]

Love Stories That Last: How to Interview Your Grandparents About Marriage Interview questions for grandparents about how they met and decided to get married are an excellent way to start [...]