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My doggie co-founder
It's been one very long week since I had to say goodbye to my buddy and constant companion, Leo. He came into our lives just as I had...
Jan 17, 2024


Why Capture Your Story
Let's talk about what sets us apart from the DIY crowd, which you may have seen ads for lately. While some services hand you a...
Jan 2, 2024


A Glimpse Into the Future
Your life stories are more than just moments; they're the chapters of a legacy waiting to be written. I'm Ilana, the founder and CEO of...
Dec 4, 2023


A message from our Founder
I never imagined I'd be navigating life through a war, let alone steering a business through one. In fact, all of our staff - from our...
Nov 21, 2023


Dear Bubby...
Lilach asked: How did you make life feel "normal" during a war? Bubby H. answered: Dear Lilach, What you are having now is a normal...
Nov 1, 2023


When in doubt, ask Bubby
Introducing our brand new series, "Ask Bubby." Because in times of fear and uncertainty, who better to turn to for comforting wisdom and...
Nov 1, 2023


Does this sound familiar?
Your kids have been dropping hints, maybe even nudging you gently, about how they'd love to have your family history written down. You've...
Sep 6, 2023


Are your kids curious about your family's origins?
As parents, we can play a pivotal role in helping our kids feel a connection to their family's history. Here are a few simple ways to get...
Aug 29, 2023


Telling your story
I know it feels overwhelming to tell your entire life story to a stranger. But here’s the thing. Your interviewer and personal memoir...
Jul 27, 2023


Apr 25, 2023


Mother's Day
Among the many (oh, so many) roles our mothers play in our lives, traditionally, they have also been the keepers of family history and...
Apr 24, 2023


Meet Our Writers
For 25 years, Andye chased stories about Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World for Israeli and foreign-based magazines before...
Mar 27, 2023


Meet Our Writers 🖊📖
Aviva is an experienced writer with a Master's degree in History. Aviva says: "In 11th grade, I interviewed my great-aunt about her life...
Mar 1, 2023


Meet our writers ✍
Maiyan is a highly experienced writer with a background in linguistics and anthropology. Maiyan says, "I am constantly inspired and in...
Feb 14, 2023


A message from our Founder
Hi, I'm Ilana, and I believe that if you don't know the stories of the people who came before you, you don't really know yourself. Have...
Jan 24, 2023


Our memories are treasures, but it's the stories that keep our loved ones alive.
Last week I visited my family in Los Angeles and was reminded why the work we do at Capture Your Story is so important. Once our loved...
Jan 10, 2023


10 Reasons to Invest in a Life Story Book:
A Life Story book is a beautiful keepsake that captures the memories, milestones, and moments that make your family unique. It is the...
Dec 12, 2022


Why we do what we do
The biggest payoff of this work is hearing from our clients just how much their Life Story book means to them and their families....
Sep 28, 2022


Companionship for hire
So often in the course of speaking with our clients, we learn about their feelings of isolation and loneliness. The simple act of telling...
Sep 6, 2022


Who else is a Coastal Grandmother?? 🖐
"A Coastal Grandmother knows what she likes, and won't waste her time on what she doesn't. She's not stressed out over wrinkles, extra...
Jun 9, 2022
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