End of Life Legacy Project for Parents
Preserving a Legacy: Helping Your Parents Create a Family Book Done For You “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” — Greek Proverb As our parents age, we often seek meaningful ways to honor their lives and preserve their stories. Perhaps we’re looking for […]
Organizing & Curating Your Photos for Your Family Story Book Project
In this conversation, family historian Cory Bretz and family book designer Barbi Braude discuss the challenges of organizing and curating family history materials, including photos and documents. They provide practical tips for sorting and digitizing these materials, emphasizing the importance of preserving family legacies for future generations. The discussion highlights the emotional value of family […]
How to Build The Chapters of Your Family Story Book
In this conversation, family historian Cory Bretz and book designer Barbi Braude discuss the challenges of organizing family history into chapters in a cohesive book. They explore creative methods for structuring family stories, using metaphors like tapestries and egg cartons to illustrate how to effectively categorize and present family narratives. The importance of storytelling in […]
Living a Life That Matters
Evelyn Amar’s family book Living a Life That Matters is a deeply personal and heartfelt narrative chronicling her life, family history, and reflections on resilience, love, and service. Filled with interesting and sometimes humorous stories, along with a delicious spread of Evelyn’s photos, this book is rich in its reflection of life and inspiring people. […]
The Richest Harvest of a Tumultuous Cowboy Life
Riding With Hope and Resilience by Marlene Wilson is a down home country memoir detailing her life as a working lady cowboy, rancher, and survivor of personal challenges as a successful woman working in a male-dominated industry. The story begins with Marlene reflecting on a major honor—being inducted into the British Columbia Cowboy Hall of […]
Save 12 Percent
12% off for the 12 Days of Publishing Start publishing your family history book and save. “On the first day of publishing, my family gave to me,A story from our family tree.” Christmas is one of those times when we remember our long departed relatives. We recall all the Christmases past, the gifts, dinners, and […]
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Remembrance Day reminds us that in our own families we have ancestors who served. Maybe they were in the military, fire fighters, law enforcement, or medical practitioners. Or perhaps they were community volunteers giving their time and passion or dedicated moms and dads raising children. Let’s not forget our ancestors who were employees, working hard […]
Beloved Pets
Celebrating Our Furry Friends Fetch! In every family history book there is a chapter dedicated to the beloved pets who’ve lived alongside us and our ancestors. The family book would be incomplete without acknowledging and celebrating those animal friends. Whether they come with wagging tails or gentle purrs, dogs and cats hold a special place […]
Happy Mother’s Day
Honoring Our Mothers: A Legacy of Love and Inspiration In the tapestry of life, mothers weave the most intricate threads of love, care, and sacrifice. Their presence leaves an indelible mark on our hearts, shaping us into the individuals we are today. As we navigate the complexities of the world, it’s essential to pause and […]