Tips & Tricks

Fragile Photos: How You Can Pack Them and How We Handle Them

By Kirk Schuchardt

Tips & Tricks

3 Creative Ways to Use Photo Prints

By Abby Schreiber

It's just a photo print, right? Wrong. You can do so much with your Photo Prints!

Tips & Tricks

What's an HEIC File?

By FOREVER

HEIC, which is Apple's version of a "high-efficiency image format", compresses photos into smaller files without sacrificing quality, which a JPG tends to do.

In The Loop

What is World Backup Day?

By FOREVER

You may just know today as March 31. But around the world, memory-keepers know it as “World Backup Day.” And, while we truly believe FOREVER should be the last (and only) backup you’ll ever need, it helps to learn a bit about the history behind this day!

Stories

CeCe Moore: Genetic Genealogist

By Abby Schreiber

CeCe Moore is a genetic genealogist whose work has led to the solving of countless cold cases, as well as reuniting families.

In The Loop

FOREVER Storage: Much Better Than a Time Capsule

By Kirk Schuchardt

Do you know what's better than a time capsule? FOREVER Storage. Here's why.

Gift Ideas

6 Gifts for Sharing Love All Year

By Abby Schreiber

Valentine's Day may be over, but the good news is you can still show the people you love how much you care! Don't save it all for February 14th - here are 6 gifts that will have you singing "That's Amore!"

In The Loop

Optimizing Video & Saving Storage Space

By FOREVER

When you purchase a Streaming Video Plan through FOREVER, you have the option to optimize your videos for long-term storage. Optimization often reduces the amount of storage you need to save video files in your FOREVER account.

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?

In The Loop

Costco Photo Center is Closing. Now What?

By Glen Meakem

Costco is shutting down its photo business and trying to move its customers to Shutterfly. But there is still a solution out there for their customers: FOREVER.

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.