“What food always tastes like home to you?”
See an example answer
“My mother’s apple pie. She never measured the cinnamon, and I still haven’t managed to make it quite like hers.”
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE · A fictional answer, not a customer story.
MY LIFE STORY · A GIFT OF STORIES
The Christmas Gift Mom Will Fill In for Years
A memory book for Mom’s stories, family recipes, and the little things you’ve never thought to ask.
Printable + fillable PDF · 80 pages · nearly 300 questions
made for
her stories
her stories
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Workbook + printable gift certificate included
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PDF files by email. Nothing ships.
Start with 10 easy questions. Fill it in together.
Shown printed in a binder. Your purchase includes the PDF files; printing and binder are not included.
A LITTLE TIME TOGETHER IS A GOOD START
She doesn’t have to
write it alone.
Ask a question, listen, and write down her words. The included Interview Mode helps you fill it in together.
- Start small. Ten easy questions get things going.
- A sentence is enough. Quick Answers and hints help along the way.
- Make it hers. Skip any question. There’s no deadline.
For parents, step-parents, grandparents, and the people who raised you. Writing your own story? Start with what you want to share.
A QUESTION CAN OPEN UP A WHOLE STORY
What would she say?
Two real questions from the workbook. Start with one you’d love to hear her answer.
“What is a song you still know all the words to?”
See an example answer
“The song Dad used to sing while he made Sunday breakfast. I can still picture him at the stove.”
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE · A fictional answer, not a customer story.
Your workbook arrives ready for your own answers.
Explore more pages & all 14 chapters
Start with what she knows.
Ten small questions to get the words flowing.
Follow the memories.
Gentle prompts, with a little help getting started.
Keep the little things.
That recipe everyone asks her to make.
All 14 chapters
- 01Where I Come From
- 02My Childhood Home
- 03School Days
- 04Growing Up
- 05Work and the Jobs I Had
- 06The People I Loved
- 07Becoming a Parent
- 08The Places I’ve Lived
- 09Holidays and Traditions
- 10The World I Lived Through
- 11What Matters to Me
- 12My Favorites
- 13Advice and Wishes
- 14Letters
Also inside: a dedication, family tree, three Photos and Keepsakes pages, a family recipe, and extra space for more of her story.
TWO PDF FILES. ONE THOUGHTFUL GIFT.
Print at home or fill the workbook in on screen.
MY LIFE STORY · THE COMPLETE WORKBOOK
Your gift, ready to download.
$9.99One-time payment · USD
Workbook + gift certificate
Workbook + gift certificate
- 80 pages, 14 chapters and nearly 300 prompts
- Easy-to-read 13.5-point questions and fillable fields
- 10 easy starter questions + Interview Mode
- Family tree, a recipe page, photos and letters
- A separate printable gift certificate to put in a card
Secure payment through Stripe · Download link by email
Digital PDF files. Printing and binder are not included.
Take 14 days to see if it’s right for your family.
Email hello@papersinorder.com for a refund, for any reason. No questions asked.
SOMETHING TO PUT UNDER THE TREE
FROM YOUR PRINTER, WITH LOVE
From download
to something to give.
- 01
Get the files.
Your two PDF files arrive by email within minutes. Download and save them.
- 02
Make it a gift.
Print the gift certificate, write a personal note and tuck it into a card. Print the workbook if you like.
- 03
Make time for a story.
Choose a question and fill it in together. A few words are a good beginning.
Printable PDF. Paper, printing and binder not included.
Is this a physical book?
It’s a digital download: an 80-page printable and fillable PDF, plus a separate one-page gift certificate. Nothing ships. Paper, a binder and printing are not included.
Can she fill it in on a computer?
Yes. The workbook has fillable fields. Save the PDF to a computer and open it in a PDF reader that supports forms. Type, save and return whenever you like. Or print the pages and write by hand.
What size are the pages?
US Letter, 8.5 × 11 inches. Questions are set in easy-to-read 13.5-point type. Print at actual size at home or at a local print shop.
What if she doesn’t know where to start?
Start Here offers 10 easy questions. Each chapter also has short “Quick answers,” and many prompts include “You could start with…” hints. Skip any question. There is no deadline, and no need to fill every page.
Does it work for different kinds of families?
Yes. There is room for the people who raised you, step-parents, adoptive and foster family, and friends who became family. The parenting chapter also includes loving the children in your life.
Can I print more than one copy for my family?
Yes, for personal use within your family. Print the pages you need. Please do not resell the files or share them publicly.
How do I get the files?
After payment through Stripe, your download link arrives by email within minutes. The link is valid for 30 days, so save your files. If you cannot find the email, check Spam or Promotions, then contact hello@papersinorder.com.
What if it isn’t right for us?
Email hello@papersinorder.com within 14 days of purchase for a refund, for any reason. No questions asked.
THE STORIES ONLY SHE CAN TELL
Give her a place
to begin.
And give yourself a reason to ask one more question.
Get the workbook · $9.99 Printable + fillable PDF · Gift certificate included · 14-day refunds