Capture Stories Before They're Forgotten
From baby's first words to grandparent's lifetime wisdom—record and preserve the moments and stories that matter. Quick voice notes for everyday memories, or deep interviews for family history. Both matter.
How It Works
Life moves fast. Baby giggles turn into teenager eye-rolls. Funny toddler questions become distant memories. Grandparents' stories remain unasked. familyNotes makes it easy to capture it all—from 30-second voice notes to long family interviews—before these moments disappear.
A photo is a moment. The stories behind it are what last.
Capture
Start with a quick note or record a deeper story.
Audio Interviews
Record conversations with your parents or grandparents—their voices, laughter, and stories preserved forever.
Video Recordings
Capture video interviews where they can share stories, show family treasures, or demonstrate traditions.
Guided Prompts
Use our conversation starters to help them share stories they might not think to tell on their own.
Add Meaning
Make stories understandable years from now.
Historical Context
Add dates, locations, people, and context to each story so future generations understand the full picture.
Organized Collections
Group stories by theme, time period, or family member—making it easy to find and share specific memories.
Share
Invite family to contribute—without chaos.
Family Contributions
Parents, siblings, kids, and friends can each add their own stories—small moments, big lessons—all captured in one curated space.
Why This Can't Wait
Most families don't lose stories all at once. They lose them quietly—one unasked question at a time.
Baby's First Words
Your 15-month-old just said 'mama' for the first time. You grab your phone, record a 30-second voice note capturing the moment, their little voice, your excitement. Done in under a minute.
The Impact: Three years later, you'll have forgotten the exact sound of their baby voice. But you won't have to—it's preserved forever.
Funny Things Kids Say
Your 4-year-old just asked why the moon follows the car. You record their question and your conversation in 45 seconds. These little philosophical moments happen daily—now you can capture them before you forget.
The Impact: When they're teenagers, you'll play back these moments and remember exactly who they were at this age.
Family Recipe Stories
Your grandmother has been making traditional family dishes for 60 years but has never written down recipes. You video record her making each dish, explaining techniques, ingredients, and the stories behind them.
The Impact: The recipes don't just survive—the love, technique, and family traditions survive with them.
Immigrant Family History
Your grandmother immigrated to America in 1965. She speaks limited English but has rich stories in her native language. You record audio interviews where she shares her journey, traditions, and memories of her homeland.
The Impact: Future generations understand their roots and heritage through her own words, preserving cultural identity.
You don't have to capture everything.
Just start with one story today. One voice note. One conversation. That's how legacies begin.
Why FamilyNotes.io Works Better
The Cost of Waiting
Every family has regrets about the stories they didn't capture. “I wish I had asked Grandpa about his childhood.” “I wish I had recorded Mom's recipes.” “I wish I knew more about our family history.”
These regrets are preventable—but only if you act now. Memory fades. Life gets busy. Opportunities get missed. And when they do, stories can disappear unless someone takes the time to preserve them.
⏰ The Uncomfortable Truth:
If your parents or grandparents are getting older, the best time to capture their stories is sooner than you think. Memory changes, life gets busy, and opportunities get missed. A small start today prevents big regret later.
But here's the good news: You don't need to be a professional interviewer or have expensive equipment. familyNotes provides conversation prompts, simple recording tools, and organizational structure to make this easy.
Start with one story. One conversation. One recording. That's all it takes to begin preserving a lifetime of wisdom and experience.
Conversation Starters to Try
Our guided interview feature includes 100+ prompts designed by oral historians to help your loved ones share their stories.
Don't Let Their Stories Disappear
Start recording today. Every story you capture is a gift to future generations. Every conversation you record is a treasure your family will cherish forever.