Stories

Gordon Parks: Photographer, Filmmaker, and Journalist

By Abby Schreiber

February at FOREVER is Family History Month, and nationwide, it's **Black History Month** as well! Let's learn about groundbreaking photographer Gordon Parks.

Gift Ideas

Mink Sherpa: Better Than the Rest

By Abby Schreiber

Most people know about traditional sherpa blankets - they're fluffy & textured to mimic sheep's wool. Typically, the front is a basic fleece. But at FOREVER, we're upping the game.

Tips & Tricks

Ways to Organize Your Albums

By Abby Schreiber

There's no "right" way to organize Albums within your FOREVER Account...that being said, it can be hard to determine which way is "right" for you!

Tips & Tricks

Why is Tagging Useful?

By Abby Schreiber

Tagging is just one of the many ways you can organize within your FOREVER Account. But, why would you want to? What can you do with it?

Stories

A Second Chance After Tragedy

By Brenda Baker

April 27, 1996: my wedding day. As it is for many people, it was one of the happiest days of my life; We had a wonderful time on that day, and captured the memories in photographs and on video. It's always surprising how much can change in a moment.

Tips & Tricks

Unconventional Things to Save in Your FOREVER Account

By Abby Schreiber

Let's start fresh by keeping our most precious memories accessible, organized, and protected. Today, we're going to start with the basics. If you're feeling stuck...what can you put in your FOREVER Account?

Tips & Tricks

10 Tips For Taking Family Photos

By Kirk Schuchardt

All sorts of problems can pop up when you’re taking family photos: awkward poses, strained smiles, clashing outfits - this doesn't have to happen to you!

In The Loop

4 Reasons To Learn More About Your Ancestors

By Kirk Schuchardt

Your ancestors lived a long time ago. It may be hard to see why learning more about them should matter now. But the bits of info (names, dates, places they’ve lived, and relationships) that FOREVER Family Research can dig up is more than just random data. They’re the essential elements of stories that can inspire you, strengthen you, and give you a sense of identity.

In The Loop

What is Back Printing?

By FOREVER

You may have heard the term before - you may have even seen it in action. But have you put two & two together? What is back printing, and is it useful to you?

In The Loop

Gifting FOREVER Family Research

By Keri Maurus

The Gift of Genealogy is an unexpected and meaningful gift idea, and FOREVER Family Research could be the answer.

Stories

Dealing With the Aftermath: Hurricane Ian

By Charlene Orsine

On September 28, Hurricane Ian took aim at SWFL (Southwest FL), making landfall near Cayo Costa as a dangerous, high-end Category 4 storm. FOREVER Ambassador Charlene Orsine was there to help.

Tips & Tricks

Are Your Tapes Too Damaged?

By Abby Schreiber

When you're looking to pack up your FOREVER Box, you may be wondering what you should send in. Let's face it - likely, you haven't watched some of these tapes in years. Are they still any good? Here are a few ways to decide which tapes will produce the best digitization (and which won't!).

Plush vs Sherpa

Plush Fleece & Mink Sherpa: What's the difference? Is one better than the other?

Gift Ideas

6 Gifts for the Minimalist on Your List

By Abby Schreiber

For some people, less is definitely more. If you're not sure what to get the minimalist on your list this year, here are 6 ideas that may help!

Gift Ideas

Need Help? Here's Our Photo Gift Guide!

By FOREVER

When your to-do list is longer than your shopping time, it can make the holidays more stressful. That's why we've compiled this Photo Gift Guide to save you time (and energy)!

Stories

Snapfish Accidentally Deleted My Photos

By Gina Janaszek

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It is so true. What would we do without our photos? That almost happened to me.

Tips & Tricks

Asking the Right Questions

By Abby Schreiber

Have you ever wanted to interview someone? Want to feel like a real documentarian? Here are some tips!

Tips & Tricks

Get Together & Gather Stories

By Katie Derby

The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family, recount old family stories, and take a stroll down memory lane.

Stories

Reliving History, One Letter at a Time

By Roxanne Buchholz

At the time I started putting my family history documents together, no one in the marketplace was using bits and pieces of real-life memorabilia to create digital art kits in order to beautifully accent the written stories of yesteryear.