The Best Present to Give to Parents

My mom comes from a large family; she is the 8^th in a family of nine children. Her oldest brother, my uncle, used to tell his childhood stories when we went to family parties. I loved hearing them. Sadly, my uncle passed in 2014, and we lost all those precious stories. But then, my mom told me about a friend who got the best present to give to parents (or grandparents)—Storyworth.

What Is Storyworth?

When you buy your parents (or older relatives) Storyworth, they are given one question a week for a year to answer about their lives. As the gift giver, you can let Storyworth randomly choose the questions, or you can choose the questions you’d like them to answer.

What Questions Are Asked?

Typical questions are:

• “Where did you go on vacation as a child?”
• “What is one of your earliest childhood memories?”
• “Who is the wisest person you’ve known? What have you learned from them?”

Your relative can also add pictures to their story.

What Happens at the End of a Subscription?

At the end of the subscription, Storyworth compiles all of the stories and pictures (the relative turns them in weekly) and turns them into a hardcover book.

How Much is the Gift of Storyworth?

Storyworth for one relative is $99. However, the company has a sale around certain holidays offering $10 off, making the product $89.

I ordered one book for my mom, which is included in the subscription and one for me, which was an additional $39. The books are printed in black and white, but you can get them in color for an additional fee.

Why Is Storyworth the Best Present to Give to Parents?

One of my hobbies is genealogy. During my research, I was delighted to find that my great, great grandpa, Alonzo, who fought in the Civil War, kept a journal during the years he fought. That journal is public and online. Equally valuable to me was that Alonzo’s mother, Almerie, wrote a two-page memoir of her life.

When I research my family tree, most people are only names in history. I don’t know what they’re like or what they endured in life. However, for Alonzo and Almerie, I feel as if they’re reaching through time. I know what part of their lives was like because they shared their stories.

Storyworth is an invaluable gift both to the recipients and the givers. The recipients can share their lives, and the giver can learn new details about the recipients’ lives that they may not have known. Future generations can also learn about their ancestors through these books.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for the best present for parents or older relatives, consider Storyworth. This company allows people to tell their life stories weekly, question by question. In doing so, they create a valuable record for future generations. Meanwhile, you can enjoy reading the stories and learning more about your loved ones, especially when they were younger.

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