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Journals for Genealogists

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NEW! Questions to Ask - Ancestry

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Leave it to K&Company to come up with more unique ideas for the art of scrapbooking. Pads of paper with die-cut images ready and willing to be punched out and applied to your projects. Each pad is different so you'll find something that will fit your need or fancy. And of course, they are all acid and lignin free. Sticker Questions to Ask - The perfect way to jump start stories and memories of days gone by. Delivers conversation and memory prompts in the form of general questions like "Who influenced you life most?" or "What did you think you'd be when you grew up?" and many more, each followed by an area for journaling. Colors include shades of teal, olive, terra cotta, raw sienna, beige, old rose and chocolate. 4 sheets of 5 designs, a total of 140 stickers. Pad size approximately 4.75"x 7".

Sisters Journal

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Sisters share so many experiences while growing up together: working and playing, fighting and scheming, laughing and crying. This book, created by two sisters, is a celebration of those memories shared. The book features one question per day and room to write within a framed page on beautifully flecked paper. Scattered throughout the book are classic photographs of many sisters doing the things that sisters do!

Sample Questions:
- A gift you gave me that I love is...
- Remember playing hide and seek?
- Mom always used to tell us...
- The biggest mess we ever made together was...
- One of my favorite times spent with you is...
- I can remember when Mom or Dad read to us from...

Give to yourself and your sister, to exchange once completed. Give to anyone who has a close relationship with her sister. Give to your daughters to fill out for each other.

Measurements: 5-1/2" x 7".

My Days...My Pictures Kids Journal, ages 4 - 6

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My Days...My Pictures Kids Journal, ages 4 - 6

Let's get the grandchildren (and children) off and running on journaling! Here is a wonderful journal of pages full of ideas for kids to fill in using pictures or drawings that they create or things they write about.

A sample of ideas on pages include: "This is a picture of me", "I can draw a picture of my mom. Her name is ____"., "When I am with my grandma, I like to...", "This is the place that I like to go out to eat", "Of all the things I have, the one that probably cost the most was...", "I am sometimes afraid of...", "Sometimes I worry about...", "The saddest thing that ever happened to me was when...", I think God looks like this", "We celebrate Thanksgiving every fall because..." and it goes on and on! Over 200 pages for the little ones to express themselves! I wish I had one when I was a kid! Measurements: 6-3/4" x 6".

My Life...My Thoughts Kids Journal, ages 9 and up

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My Life...My Thoughts Kids Journal, ages 9 and up

This journal starts out "This book is a dedication of you! It will show that you are exceptional and unique. As you respond to each question, your thoughts and feelings will reflect who you are and the specialness of you. Your experiences, your dreams, even your fears, make you the person you are today. Someday, a few years from now, or maybe even many years from now, you can look back at your writings and remember your life and thoughts!"

This journal is designed for the older child and will be perfect to give as a gift at a birthday or holiday. Here are a few samples questions on the pages included:

"If you could choose a time in history in which to live, what would it be? Tell why.", "What rule at school would you like to have changed? How would you change it?", "What is something you've learned from others' mistakes?", "What is a topic that you would like to learn more about?", "What is your favorite sport or recreational activity?", "What do you like to do when you are all by yourself", "What is something you've done that took a lot of courage?", "What countries did your ancestors come from?", "What are your best qualities?", "What is your first memory of when you were very young" and so much more!
Get that young genealogist off and running! Over 200 pages! Measurements" 6-3/4" x 6".

My Days...My Writings Kids Journal, ages 6 - 9 years

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My Days...My Writings Kids Journal, ages 6 - 9 years

This journals starts out "To the author. The book you hold in your hands can help record the story of you and your world. By filling in the pages, you will change this book into a time machine. Someday, whether you are 25 or 75, you'll be able to travel back in time and remember your vacation trips, the fights and fun with your friends, your worst hair day, special times with your family, and much more. Now, before you are another day older, start recording your history - the history of YOU!"

What a great gift to give to a child or grandchild to help them feel more special as they get to know who they are. Designed for ages 6 - 9, this journal has over 200 pages loaded with questions and suggestions for that special child to express themselves.

Some of the page questions/topics are: "If you belong to a group like Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts, tell what your favorite activities are", "Tell about the best surprise you ever had", "This summer I want to learn to...", If your family could go anywhere you wanted on a vacation, where would you go?", "Tell about a camping or outdoor activity you had", "What was the very worst school lunch you ever had?", "Draw a picture of your room as it looks today", "Describe your mom", "The best thing my grandma cooks for me is...", "Tell about a dream you remember" and it goes on and on!

These pages do not have a date on them but has a space to put a date, so there is no reason to have to fill in a page daily in a structured manner.

Great journals for great kids! Measurements: 6-3/4" x 6".

To the Best of 'MY' Recollection Journal

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To the Best of 'MY' Recollection Journal
What a wonderful journal for YOU to start today! 365 days for you to add comments about your life. A short and sweet question of the day will jog your memory and finally get you to start writing down your thoughts for your descendants to read and enjoy. Questions include: Tell a favorite memory of your father. Share a memory of staying overnight with a friend. What was your favorite sport to participate in or watch? What is the biggest physical problem you had to deal with? Did you have any superstitions? and more and more... The book is spiral bound and measures 5-1/2" wide x 4-1/4" and will sit nicely on your kitchen counter. This newest version has a window cut out on the cover that allows you to add a photo!

Mom, Share Your Life with Me Journal

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Mom, Share Your Life with Me Journal
Give your mom this journal and watch her start writing! 365 days for her to add comments about her life. A short and sweet question of the day will jog her memory and finally get her to start writing down her thoughts. Questions include: Did you ever take anything that was not yours? Share a memory involving a war during your childhood or youth. Did you ever go skinny-dipping? Share a favorite holiday of the year. Why? and more and more... The book is spiral bound and measures 5-1/2" wide x 4-1/4" and will sit nicely on her kitchen counter. This newest version has a window cut out on the cover that allows you to add a photo!

Dad, Share Your Life with Me Journal

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Dad, Share Your Life with Me Journal
Give your dad this journal and watch him start writing! 365 days for him to add comments about his life. A short and sweet question of the day will jog his memory and finally get him to start writing down his thoughts. Questions include: Relate a story about a mouse in the house. Share a memory about being very scared. What hobbies or collections did you have as a youth? What qualities in my mom did you try to unsuccessfully to change? and more and more... The book is spiral bound and measures 5-1/2" wide x 4-1/4" and will sit nicely beside his easy chair. This newest version has a window cut out on the cover that allows you to add a photo!

Grandma, Tell Me Your Memories... Journal

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Grandma, Tell Me Your Memories... Journal
Give your grandma this journal and watch her start writing! 365 days for her to add comments about her life. A short and sweet question of the day will jog her memory and finally get her to start writing down her thoughts. Questions include: When you played make-believe, what did you pretend? Tell about who you thought was the dumbest kid in school and why. What allowance did you have? Did you ever lose something really important to you? and more and more... The book is spiral bound and measures 5-1/2" wide x 4-1/4" and will sit nicely on her kitchen counter. This newest version has a window cut out on the cover that allows you to add a photo!

Grandpa, Tell Me Your Memories... Journal

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Grandpa, Tell Me Your Memories... Journal
Give your grandpa this journal and watch him start writing! 365 days for him to add comments about his life. A short and sweet question of the day will jog his memory and finally get him to start writing down his thoughts. Questions include: What was your favorite movie as a youth? Is there anything you would do differently as a teenager? Tell about some good advice your mother gave you. And more and more... The book is spiral bound and measures 5-1/2" wide x 4-1/4" and will sit nicely beside his easy chair.