Memoir HiveA Christmas gift
A Christmas gift for someone whose stories matter
For the parent or grandparent who says they need nothing: give them the chance to tell their life story, written down so the whole family can keep it.
US$20, paid once. No subscription and nothing further is charged. A printed book is not included.
How to present it at Christmas
- Schedule the invitation email to arrive on Christmas morning.
- Or print the gift certificate and tuck it inside a Christmas card.
- Write a short personal message — it appears in their invitation.
- Offer to sit with them for the first few questions over the holidays.
Questions to start a conversation at the Christmas table
Their answers to questions like these can go straight into their memoir.
- What was Christmas like when you were a child?
- What is the best present you ever received?
- Who used to cook Christmas lunch, and what was always on the table?
- Which Christmas do you remember most, and why?
- What family tradition would you like us to keep going?
How the gift works
Step 1
You choose and pay
Pay US$20 once and add a personal message. You never need a Memoir Hive account to give the gift.
Step 2
They receive a private invitation
We email your parent or grandparent a private invitation, now or on a date you choose — or you can print a gift certificate to hand over in person.
Step 3
They create their own account and tell their story
They sign up with their own email and answer gentle questions at their own pace. Memoir Hive writes their answers into a life story they own and can share with family.
Questions and answers
Can the gift arrive on Christmas morning?
Yes. At checkout, choose a delivery date and the private invitation email arrives that day. Or choose a printable certificate to place in a Christmas card.
What is a memoir gift?
It is a paid place for your parent or grandparent to record their life story. They answer simple questions, and Memoir Hive turns their answers into a written biography the family can read.
How does the gift work?
You pay once and write a message. They receive a private email invitation (or a printed certificate), create their own Memoir Hive account, and own their memoir from the first word.
Does the recipient need an email address?
Yes. They need their own email address to create their account. A family member can help them set it up and sit with them while they answer the questions.
Is this suitable for someone who does not enjoy writing?
Yes. They answer short questions in their own words — or say them aloud while a family member types — and Memoir Hive does the writing.
Is the payment one-off or recurring?
US$20 is paid once. It does not renew and nothing further is ever charged.
Is a printed book included?
No. The gift is a digital memoir. A printed book can be arranged separately later through Real Life Stories.
Can the memoir stay private?
Yes. The memoir belongs to the recipient, and they decide whether it stays private, is shared only with family, or is published publicly.