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Your Life Story in 50 Photos
If you’ve ever sat down with a pile of photos—printed or digital—and felt instantly overwhelmed, you’re not alone. So many people tell us the same thing: “I want to capture my life story… but I don’t know where to start.” Boxes of photos. Thousands...
Are Your Clients Living a Legacy or Leaving One?
When it comes to legacy, there’s a question worth asking: Are your clients living a legacy, or leaving one? It’s more than clever phrasing. It’s a mindset that can transform how you guide people through memory-keeping, storytelling, and legacy...
20 Inspiring and Comforting Quotes for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a special time to honor the remarkable women in our lives who have shaped us into who we are. For many, it’s a day of celebration and gratitude, filled with laughter, memories, and love. Yet, for others, it can evoke feelings of...
How to Use FOREVER® to Build Your Family’s Legacy Collection
Why a Legacy Collection Matters Before diving into the process, let’s talk about why you should create a digital legacy collection: Preserves Family History – Ensures that stories, traditions, and milestones are not lost over time. Protects Against...
An Intergenerational Perspective on the Value of a Life Story Summary
On September 8, 2024, LIFEazine founder Gonny Gutierrez (a Baby Boomer) and her friend Emily Fuentes (a Millennial) met up in St. Petersburg, FL, to discuss the importance of journaling, resulting in creating a personalized life story summary....
25 Essential Questions to Document Your Life
As I reflect on my own family history, I can't help but feel a twinge of regret. My grandparents on my dad’s side of the family passed before I was born, and though I cherish the stories passed down, there's so much I don't know about their lives....
How to Bite-Size Documenting Your Life Story
IntroductionHave you ever thought about documenting your life story but felt overwhelmed by where to begin? You’re not alone. Many people want to preserve their memories and create a lasting legacy but are unsure of how to start the process. The...
LIFEazine Founders’ Story
Design + Storytelling = A Beautifully Personalized Magazine In the world of entrepreneurship, the most compelling stories often begin with a simple yet transformative idea. For Gonny Gutierrez and Shelia Merkel, the journey wasn't just about...
5 Personalized Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the incredible women in our lives who nurture, inspire, and love us unconditionally. While flowers and chocolates are classic gifts, why not surprise your mom this year with something as...
Why a “Life Review” May Be Exactly What You Need to Move Forward
I recently read an article by William Damon, Ph.D., a Stanford professor, who wrote a book about the history of his father who he had never known. This book was: A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make...