Family History gifts to give Mum
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Title: Family History gifts to give Mum
Family History Gifts to Give Mum
Are you looking for the perfect gift to give Mom for Mother’s Day, her birthday, Christmas or simply a “just because” occasion? Then you’ll want to look deep into your family history for the perfect gift that will have her smiling for days. The following are some great ideas for family history related gifts that are just perfect for mom.
Family photograph blankets
If you have lots of family photographs, then you’ll definitely want to consider gifting mom a customized family photographs inspired blanket that will be brimming with family memories. There are plenty of places you can order these types of blankets online, and most shops that offer customized blankets will give you options regarding trim colors, materials, size and more. For best results, use high resolution scans so the photos won’t be blurry.
Bound photo album with photographs
If your mom is the type of person to want to browse through photo albums and think about their favorite family memories, then a bound photo album with photograph prints is a great gift option. A bound photo album will look professional and hold a special place on mom’s bookshelf or coffee table.
Family film compilation DVD
Family history isn’t just about photos: for a family history gift for mom, try collecting family videos as well! There is various software options out there that will allow you to compile home videos into a burnable DVD that mom can pop into her DVD player the next time she wants to enjoy family memories captured on film.
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Family history scrapbook with personal mementos
If you don’t want to go with a plain photo album, why not create a family history scrapbook? Scrapbooks can include multimedia materials ranging from photos to stickers and even tangible objects like fabric, medals, and much more. A well-crafted family history scrapbook will not just be treated by mom but will become a part of family history itself, especially if you take the time to create a scrapbook that is well-rounded and nicely made. Remember not to limit yourself when it comes to creativity for the scrapbook!
To learn how to do a family history scrapbook, click here!
Family legacy quote book
If want to preserve family history, you should look beyond family photos and family home movies. Quotes are something that can stay with you for the rest of your life, and what better way to share family memories and history with mom then to create a family legacy quote book filled with sayings from people in the family? This book can include scans and transcriptions from letters passed down through the family, along with quotes and sayings from people in the family who are still around. Like the scrapbook, this gift isn’t just something that mom will enjoy—it is something that can play a large part in passing down family history in the years to come.
If you are looking for a family history related gift for a mom who loves preserving family memories for the future, then consider one or more of the above gift options.
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