This year, while you’re up in the attic getting down the decorations, look around for some boxes of old photos. You’re bound to find stacks of forgotten pictures that will rekindle the memories of Christmases and haircuts past. Once you’ve collected enough pictures, simply scan them to a computer and upload them directly into an Inkubook. Vintage Christmas photo books make great presents, especially for those in the difficult-to-buy-for category.

But photo books aren’t your only option. Instead of hassling with getting the entire family together for a picture, use one of the classics for this year’s holiday greeting card. It’s sure to be one of the most unique cards anyone receives, and it’s much less embarrassing than the matching holiday sweaters families usually wear in the pictures.

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If your season has just begun, start taking a camera to games, practices and pep rallies to capture every aspect of your favorite sports. Collect newspaper articles and box scores to include in your book so you won’t miss a stat. If this year’s season is already in the record books or about to wrap up, make a photo book to tide you over in the offseason, or as a gift to an athlete or coach on the team.

You can include interviews with players, coaches and even referees to cover every angle of the game. Also, Inkubook has a variety of sports-themed backgrounds and art to decorate each page and help you show your team spirit.

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And with all the activity and excitement it can be easy to miss out on special little moments. So, to capture everyone and every event from your reception create an unofficial wedding photo book with Inkubook.

All you need to do is place a disposable camera on each table and let your guests be the photographers. Afterwards, collect the cameras or invite others to upload their own pictures with Inkubook’s photo sharing feature. You could also include cards on the table to allow friends and family to write well wishes to the newlyweds to include in your book. While the majority of the pictures probably won’t make the cut for your official album, together they can create a fun flipbook to help you relive the more casual side of your special day.

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This year, sometime between seconds and thirds, or at halftime of the football game, add a new tradition into the routine. Have everyone write down what they are thankful for and begin compiling a Thanksgiving Inkubook. Include pictures from Thanksgiving dinner or find pictures of what each person is thankful for. Your book will become a cornucopia of thanks and help give some perspective heading into the craziness of the holidays.

Once you have your pictures and “thankful” pages uploaded, simply pick the dimensions of your book and the number of pages and, if you get started soon enough, come Christmas everyone will be thanking you for putting together such a creative and thoughtful photo book.

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It seems that from Thanksgiving until New Year’s we are surrounded by family and loved ones. And in the midst of traditions, stories and family recipes, wouldn’t it be fun to take a look back to see just how you and your family came to be where you are today?

Hundreds of websites, such as Ancestry.com, exist to help you trace back your lineage. But exploring your family history can be as easy as gathering stories and pictures from other family members. Either way you will be creating a beautiful photo book that celebrates your history. And with Inkubook, shipping photo books within 7-10 business days of purchase, you could be ready to share your book by the end of the year.

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When you use Inkubook you can choose seasonal and holiday backgrounds to correspond with the months or you can choose all white or black for a sleek look and allow the images to stand on their own. Have the kids help with the calendar design and make it a gift from everyone.

Grandma and grandpa will smile and feel loved each time they flip the page of their very special gift.

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When you can’t be there in person to say “thank you,” an Inkubook goes for you. So, honor a veteran in your family, or show your deployed service member that they’re in your thoughts by creating a beautiful keepsake with the help of Inkubook.

Gather up photos that tell the story of what’s been happening while they’ve been overseas — your town’s Veterans Day parade would make a great photo op –  but be sure to also include older photos that will remind them of some of their own favorite moments from back home.  And you can get friends and family involved by inviting them to add photos and messages to your book.

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Use the text tool to write messages or share favorite memories. Scan children’s drawings, cards and handwritten letters so that your loved one will have all these special mementos in one place where they can’t get lost, torn or faded.

Get started on your project now so that you can add an Inkubook to your holiday care package.

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While it might not have daily candy treats (let’s face it, who needs more candy around the holidays anyways?), it will have something even better, a favorite memory on every page.

Fill each spread with photos from the year that’s nearly gone or from Christmases past. Or you can keep it classic by using each day to tell a piece of the Nativity story, or your family’s favorite Christmas tale or song.

No matter how you choose to adorn your pages, the important thing is choosing a theme that’s special to you and your family. So give it a shot. You might just make a new Christmas tradition.

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Now, you can personalize every letter from A to Z with pictures of family members, vacation spots and other familiar things. Just think, instead of illustrating “D is for Dog” with a generic drawing of a random dog, you can show your child a photo of the family dog, a dog that your child knows and loves.

Putting your own special touch on the traditional ABC book will create a family keep-sake that your children are sure to treasure. So, start thinking of what pictures you want to use for each letter, especially X, and get started on your own personalized ABC Inkubook.

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Wisdom Photobook

Advice is sage. Advice is needed – parenthood is daunting. Unfortunately, spoken advice is often forgotten, especially when soft onesies, plush bunnies and humorous bibs are on hand. Therefore, I recommend making a Wisdom Photobook for the guest of honor.

How to make a Wisdom Photobook:

1. Be sure to take one picture of each guest with the mom-to-be.
2. Get a picture of the cake before it is sliced and the presents before they are opened.
3. Take plenty of pictures of gift opening, cake eating, games and socializing.
4. Give every guest am 8x8” sheet of light-colored scrapbook or wrapping paper and a dark marker or pen and have them write their words of wisdom, advice, top five tips or simply well wishes.
5. At the end of the shower, collect the sheets, scan and save as jpg images.
6. Upload pictures and scans and create a photo book where a picture of the guest and mom-to-be is on the left page and the advice is on the right page.
7. Mix in spreads of other images, apply borders and backgrounds
8. Proof your gorgeous book and then order it and present it to mom in the hospital when you go and visit the new baby or when you drop off a casserole at home (another great gift for new moms).

This book allows “mom” to remember one of her last social outings before becoming a mom and to glean advice from those who have already traveled the road of motherhood.

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