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How to Select Photos to Perfectly Capture Each Decade of Your Life
How to Select Photos to Perfectly Capture Each Decade of Your Life Sorting through a lifetime of photos can feel like a treasure hunt - exciting but a bit overwhelming, right? Where do you even start when you're faced with boxes full of memories or...
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...
How to Turn Your Life Stories into a Meaningful Legacy
When my friend Susan retired, she found herself with extra time on her hands and a desire to reflect on her life’s journey. She had always wanted to write about her experiences, but now, with the luxury of time, she felt the urgency to capture her...
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...
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...
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...
Your Life in 100 Photos
Choosing just 100 photos to represent your life can be tough and requires thoughtful curation to capture the essence of our lives. Photos start as just a snapshot, but over time these same photos can play a big role in summarizing your life story....
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...