The problem

Here is a tricky question. What do you get for the parents or grandparents who have everything? This is a super hard one, isn’t it?

They probably have all the useful stuff they could possibly want. They probably have a house full of meaningful objects, photographs and pictures, and at some point, they may well downsize, so adding more stuff, however lovely, is not going to be helpful.

Clothes can be difficult and after all, they can maybe choose their own perfectly well. Food and drink can seem a little meaningless. How about an experience? Well, our older relatives sometimes have a little more money to spend and can afford their own days, so what to do?

The solution

Fear not, I can help. If you are looking for something for the grandparents who have everything, something unique and meaningful and a little bit different invite them to record their stories.

Asking your parent to record their story; either a whole life story or even just a few favourite memories or moments is probably the most loving, caring and kind thing you can do. By asking them to record their stories, you are really telling your parent that their story is important. You are telling them that you believe their story, their words are worth capturing, and that they are worth listening to, both now and into the future. You are telling them that their life, their thoughts, their memories and their ideas are important, and moreover, that they are important to you.

But, it’s not just that is it, you haven’t just asked them to record their stories for you, and for other family members, but you know that they will really enjoy the experience of recalling, reflecting and reminiscing, of being the expert in the room and of being listened to, really listened to. So, really recording life stories is a win-win!

How I can help!

Gift Vouchers

Here at The Story Keepers, we offer gift vouchers so that you can give those parents something tangible, a beautiful card voucher (and a bit of info of course). Then when they are ready to get started they contact us here at the Story Keepers and we lead them through the process of recording their story.

You can buy a voucher for a specific product such as Sounds Familiar are Desert Island Disc style recording, or for an Audio Recording or for a life story film or book.

but don’t just take my word for it!

Read what others say:

“My two daughters and herself purchased this opportunity as a gift for me - and what a gift - a rare opportunity to explore and record key times in your life - something that normally is done perhaps only for your funeral. When I say experience - Alice makes it so. On the face of it, it seemed to be a bit daunting - where to start etc., but she wraps you in a “warm blanket” and guides you through the process with gentle and insightful questions. I am very grateful for the outcome - a lovely digital keepsake, but I am equally grateful for the experience”. — Steve M

if you are interested do get in touch with me at alice@thestorykeepers.co.uk