Turn One True Memory Into a Five-Minute Audio Keepsake
Choose one small family memory, shape it into a simple story, and record it in your own voice. This gentle workshop includes prompts, privacy guidance, and an easy five-minute plan.
Memory Lane
Take a trip down memory lane where we cover the past and all of its beauty. Remember a simpler time.
Make a One-Shelf Family Museum With Your Grandchild
Choose three to five ordinary objects, uncover their true stories, and create a small family museum with your grandchild—no antiques, scrapbook, or spare room required.
12 Wonderful Things From Grandma’s Childhood That Are Sadly (Almost) Extinct
In our heyday, life was simpler, the air was fresher, and the butter, oh, the butter, was a touch yellower! Or at least that’s the way most of us remember it. But, it seems the…
Bring Back Traditional Family Fun With These 10 Ideas
Introduce your grandchildren to new (old) traditions that you did as a child, like ice cream socials and May Day baskets.
A Day In The Life Of Grandma… When She Was Young
The 1960s may feel like a distant memory, yet they remain an era of significant personal growth and transformation. As a young girl navigating the vibrant and ever-changing world of that time, I was molded…
March 6, 1981: Walter Cronkite Signs Off As Anchorman For The Last Time
On March 6th, 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off as anchorman of CBS Evening News for the very last time. He’s one of the most famous news anchors in American history, and he’s known for his…
The Record Player: A Musical Journey Down Memory Lane
A flashback to the days of looking over the vinyl art and spinning your favorite songs with the needle on that beautiful music machine!
12 TV Shows From the 1960s That You Will Never Forget
It’s time we look at the unforgettable classic television series from the 1960s that still enter our minds and take us back to simpler times!
How Family Dinners Used To Be Before The World Got So Crazy
Family dinners of old are not only a sweet memory for many of us, but they also taught us different things along the way.
Remembering Vintage Touch-Tone Phones of the Past
These days, basically any landline connection might be considered a vintage phone. But touch-tone phones hold a special place in my heart, and I can almost feel it still pressed against my shoulder and cheek as I lean against the wall next to the receiver!
What It Was Like Going To The Diner In The 1960s
Diners were such an essential backdrop in my life when I was growing up. Let’s look back at what made diners so special during that time.
Fun Board Games From the Past That Defined Your Childhood
These board games of the past never get old and still hold up well to this day!
11 Restaurants You Might Remember That Are Gone Forever
They say all good things must come to an end, which was the case for these 11 classic restaurant chains that have all closed.
This Nostalgic Trip Through A 1960s Bowling Alley Is A Strike
Bowling was such an integral part of growing up in the 1960s, and to honor this timeless tradition, I invite you to take a walk down memory lane as we re-visit the bowling alleys of old!
12 Supermarkets You Might Remember That Are Gone Forever
They don’t make grocery stores like they used to, as evidenced by this list of 12 classic supermarkets that are gone forever.
15 Department Stores You Might Remember That Are Gone Forever
Modern times may make for easy shopping, but it isn’t nearly as fun and memorable as visiting these 15 now-closed department stores.
Do You Remember The Stroll From The 1950s?
Back in 1957, a song titled “The Stroll” by musical group The Diamonds reached #4 on the Billboard pop charts, and it inspired a style of dance that swept across the nation! Written by Nancy…
Nothing Beat Going To The Skating Rink In The Past
One of my greatest childhood memories is going to the old skating rink on a Friday night with nothing but a couple of bucks in my pocket!
The Lost But Not Forgotten Drive-In Movie Experience Of The Past
If you have ever been to a drive-in theater, you know how enchanting they can be. Balmy summer air and the faint glow of the concession stand in the distance. Watching the sun dip below the horizon while waiting in eager anticipation is a staple memory in my childhood, and I’m not alone. People of all ages have found something to love about this one-of-a-kind viewing experience for generations.
A Throwback To The 1960s When Christmas Truly Felt Magical
This takes me right back to the holiday season as a youngster!
Church In The 1950s Made For Some Very Special Sundays
Seeing this video really took me back to what Sundays were like a long time ago.
Classic Commercials From The 1960s and 1970s To Bring You All The Way Back
If you grew up during this period, these will hit home!