Go, Go Gadget Mom

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and gadget gifts aren’t just for dad.

The new Canon Powershot SD780 IS Digital Elph or its better-equipped siblings would make a great gift for the mom-on-the-go.  For just $250 (with rebate) the 12.1 megapixel camera is a great option for a grab and go camera. It also has HD movie capabilities. The higher zoom options are $299 and $379, respectively.

I have a nice DSLR but it isn’t something I can stick in my diaper bag and have with me everywhere. A camera like this though could really help a mom be sure to capture all the shots she wants.

Oh, hubby . . .

Make a memory on Memorial Day

While the holiday remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, you can also use it to remember and record the stories of those in your family who have given years of their lives to help keep us free.

Spend some time this holiday interviewing loved ones about their time in service. Record it on your computer using a microphone or a webcam for posterity.

Ancestry.com has a very cool feature where you can record your interview by telephone–no computer necessary. You can also preserve audio and video recordings on your personal family tree on the site.

And, now through May 31st, you can access Ancestry.com’s military records FREE!

If you need some help coming up with questions, check out these suggestions from StoryCorps, which also offers online recording of interviews.

I truly salute all those who have served our country on this Memorial Day. My husband, his father, and his grandfather are all veterans. My own two grandfathers and even a grandmother have served in the military as well. A few years ago, we interviewed my great-uncle who served in World War II about his time helping in the search for Amelia Earhart. I can’t wait to show it to my son when he is old enough to know who she is.

Who knows what stories await in your family!