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For the grandma who has everything: a book of her own stories.

A grandma who has everything rarely needs another thing. What she likely doesn't have is her stories written down. Kept Stories is a $9 book you print at home, with 62 questions she answers in her own hand, at her own pace.

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A taste of the questions inside

What is your earliest memory?

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Why it suits someone who has everything

It takes no shelf space until it is full, and then it is the one book in the house nobody else has. It needs no app, no account and no weekly emails.

It is also a reason to spend time together: read a question aloud at dinner or on a phone call, and the gift becomes a conversation.

Growing up

What is your earliest memory?
What did you do on a summer day when you were ten?
Who was your best friend as a child, and what did you get up to?
What chores did you have? Which one did you dislike most?
What was dinner like in your house? Who cooked, and what was your favorite dish?
What games did you play, and what toys did you treasure?
When did you get in the most trouble, and what happened?
What did you want to be when you grew up?
What music, radio shows or programs did your family love?
What was the biggest event in the world when you were young, and how did it touch your family?

Holidays and traditions

What did the holidays look like when you were a child?
Which holiday food must be on the table? Write the recipe if you know it.
What is the best gift you ever gave, and the best you ever got?
Which holiday do you remember above all the others?
What songs, prayers or sayings belong to your family's celebrations?
What tradition do you hope your grandchildren keep?

Questions people ask next

Does it work for Grandpa too?

Yes. The file has a Grandpa cover as well, so one purchase covers both.

How much does it cost in all?

$9 for the file, plus paper and ink for 44 pages (22 sheets printed on both sides) and a binder if you want one.

What does she get on the day?

A printed, bound book and a pen. The stories come after.

The full book

All 44 letter-size pages in one PDF
Grandma and Grandpa covers in the same file
62 questions with wide lines, 5 photo pages, a family tree and a letter to the grandchildren
Print as many copies as your family needs

The free sample and the question list stay free. The book adds every chapter with room to write. Printing and binding are up to you.

Kept Stories book

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Format: PDF, 44 letter-size pages
Delivery: A download after payment; nothing is shipped
Refunds: If the file doesn't work or isn't what this page describes, write to us within 14 days for a full refund.