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Every year around this time I start thinking about creative gifts I’d love to give family. When I’m organized I plan months in advance; more often I come up with ideas closer to the holidays. If you want a meaningful, doable gift that feels personal without last-minute stress, this idea might be perfect.
If you, like me, want to give something memorable but sometimes run out of time, here’s what we’re gifting this year (P.S. Mom, look away). It’s easy to arrange, can be completed well before the holidays, and could be the most meaningful gift you give.
Last year we sent a box of old videotapes to Legacybox and had so many precious moments transferred to DVDs. Our family spent last Christmas watching those videos together, and it was one of the most special things we did.
We had stacks of old camcorder tapes we couldn’t even play anymore. I felt bad about letting them sit in boxes, but the process seemed overwhelming and I kept postponing it.
Finally getting those moments preserved on DVD was a gift to our whole family and to me personally. Watching my children laugh and play together again brought so much joy.
This summer, while organizing shelves, my daughter and I found another box of tapes that needed preserving. This time we knew exactly what to do. Sending them off again inspired us to plan ahead so we can create a memorable holiday gift this year.
Here’s what we plan to give our family this year:
Give everyone the gift of a lifetime of memories.
What could be better than that?
Below are a few simple ways to give the gift of memories. Use them as-is or let them spark your own ideas.
- Order a Legacybox for grandparents, parents, siblings, or close friends so they can turn forgotten tapes into preserved keepsakes. It’s an easy, thoughtful gift they’ll appreciate for years.
- Create a short slideshow or montage to share. Mac users can use iPhoto, or you can use other slideshow tools to make a polished presentation that will make family members laugh and cry in the best way.
- Make a short video greeting filled with favorite clips and email it instead of sending a traditional card.
- Host a family movie night with popcorn and watch those restored videos together. Give each guest a copy of a special family memory DVD to take home.
Life and family moments are fragile and deserve to be enjoyed, not tucked away in boxes. When you preserve tapes on DVDs or a thumb drive, you can easily watch, share, and store those moments for future generations.
Here’s a preview of some of the precious memories we uncovered on tapes this summer. Prepare to laugh at my 1990s hair.
Those recordings were sitting in boxes for years. Having them preserved on DVD makes it simple to watch and protect our family memories. I’m so grateful to still have these moments to revisit—these videos will make this Christmas extra special.
How Legacybox works and how to get started
Choose the package that fits your needs and use the code ROOM at checkout for a promotional discount if available. Legacybox offers an optional thumb drive so you can easily save and share your videos digitally; adding this makes transferring files to a computer faster and more convenient.
After you place your order, Legacybox sends a kit with preprinted labels and a sturdy return box. Label each tape or item following the included instructions, pack them in the provided box, and return it using the prepaid shipping.
You’ll receive email updates throughout the process so you know when your items arrive, are being processed, and when they’re on their way back to you.
Soon the box returns to your door with your original tapes and newly created DVDs (and optional thumb drive). It’s a joyful delivery that preserves memories for years to come.
Deal alert: First customers who use the code ROOM at checkout may receive a promotional discount while the offer lasts. Check availability when ordering.