Adult son smiling and hugging his father outdoors – e-mem helps families capture life stories in their own voice

The most personal gift under the Christmas tree – no packaging waste, no expiry date

Christmas gift for grandma and grandpa – their life story

Looking for a Christmas gift for grandma or grandpa that won't gather dust in a cupboard after the holidays? With e-mem you give them the chance to record their life story in their own voice – guided by structured questions, no technical knowledge required. A gift that outlasts generations.

It's that easy

How the Christmas gift works

Whether it's your own life story, a conversation with someone special, or memories of a loved one, e-mem turns them into a personal audiobook for family and friends to keep.

Woman holding a wrapped gift voucher with a ribbon

Step 1

Buy the voucher

You order the voucher online, get it as a PDF in your inbox a couple of minutes later and print it out at home. No waiting for the post, no shipping costs.

Older woman smiling while typing on a laptop to sign up for e-mem

Step 2

Sign up & redeem the code

Your parents or grandparents set up their own account using the code from the voucher. From then on it's their account, and there's nothing else for you to do.

The three e-mem question catalogs, your own story, someone else's story, or a memory of a loved one

Step 3

Choose a question catalog

Choose from our three question catalogs, depending on whether you want to record your own story, the story of a loved one, or the memory of a loved one.

Recording an answer with the microphone button in the e-mem app

Step 4

Record & tell

Record answers to the questions we ask, at your own pace, directly in the browser on your computer or with a tablet/smartphone. No download required.

Downloading finished recordings in e-mem

Step 5

Preserve forever

Download your recordings or order them as a personalized USB stick in an elegant box or a picture frame.

Why e-mem is the special Christmas gift

Every year we face the same question: what do you give someone who already has everything? Flowers wilt, chocolate gets eaten, sweaters end up in the closet. A recorded life story remains – forever.

e-mem guides your grandma or grandpa through topic areas such as childhood, youth, career and family. Each section has carefully crafted questions that help bring even long-forgotten memories back to life.

The result: an audio autobiography that children and grandchildren can listen to decades later – in the voice they know so well.

Who is e-mem suitable for at Christmas?

  • For grandma and grandpa – as the most personal Christmas gift from the grandchildren
  • For parents – if you want to preserve their story for your children
  • For yourself – start your own memory project at Christmas
  • As a family gift – give together, listen together

e-mem is a digital gift – you can set it up right up until Christmas Eve and hand it over instantly. No waiting for the mail.

Was andere sagen

Erfahrungen von Familien, die e-mem verschenkt haben

"Wir haben meiner Mutter zum 75. Geburtstag einen e-mem-Zugang geschenkt. Sie hat wochenlang aufgenommen und war am Ende gerührt, wie viele Erinnerungen wieder aufgekommen sind. Das Ergebnis ist unbezahlbar."

Sandra K.
Hamburg

"Mein Großvater hat eine Geschichte, die wir als Familie nie vergessen wollen. Mit e-mem haben wir sie endlich festgehalten, in seiner eigenen Stimme. Ein Geschenk, das wirklich bleibt."

Thomas M.
München

"Zur Goldenen Hochzeit meiner Schwiegereltern war e-mem das Schönste, was wir verschenken konnten. Sie haben die Geschichte ihrer 50 gemeinsamen Jahre erzählt, jetzt haben wir sie für immer."

Familie Weber
Berlin

Frequently asked questions about the Christmas gift

Can e-mem be set up in time for Christmas?
Yes. e-mem is a digital gift – you can set it up right up until Christmas Eve and give it instantly. A printable voucher is also available. For physical products (USB stick, box, picture frame) plan a bit more time.
Do my grandma or grandpa have to set up e-mem themselves?
No. You set up the account and hand it over fully configured. Your grandma or grandpa only has to click a link and can get started right away – no technical knowledge required.
Can I give an e-mem voucher for Christmas?
Yes. You can give e-mem as a voucher. It's then redeemed independently or together. The gift is available instantly – no waiting for the mail.
From what age is e-mem suitable as a Christmas gift?
e-mem is especially suitable for people 60 and older. There's no age limit – what matters is the desire to tell one's own story.
What does the family get at the end of the recordings?
The finished recordings can be downloaded at any time. Optionally they're available on a personalized USB stick in an elegant box or a picture frame – both can be personalized with your own photo. Visit our product page for all details.

The most unforgettable Christmas gift is waiting.

Choose one of our personalized products – or start for free.

Digital question catalog

Digital question catalog

Unser digitaler Fragenkatalog begleitet dich Schritt für Schritt durch deine Lebensgeschichte. Die sorgfältig zusammengestellten Fragen zu Kindheit, Familie, prägenden Momenten und persönlichen Erlebnissen helfen dir, Erinnerungen zu entfalten, die sonst vielleicht im Verborgenen geblieben wären.

Einfach Frage für Frage beantworten und mit deiner eigenen Stimme aufnehmen, was nur du erzählen kannst. Dann als fertiges Hörbuch herunterladen.

45,00 € incl. VAT
instant
Wooden picture frame

Wooden picture frame

The wooden picture frame from a European manufacturer is an elegant way to present special memories in style. With its high-quality wooden frame and glass, it impresses with a timeless, premium look.

The frame is available in white, black and dark brown. The double passe-partout gives the presentation a particularly refined effect. A photo in 10 × 15 cm format is placed in the first passe-partout (the image can be uploaded via the website), and the USB stick with the digital memories is stylishly presented in the second passe-partout.

Choose a color:
Selected: black
27,99 € incl. VAT
5–7 business days
This product can only be ordered after all questions have been fully recorded.
Linen picture frame

Linen picture frame

The linen picture frame from a European manufacturer is an elegant way to present special memories in style. With its high-quality wooden frame and glass, it impresses with a timeless, premium look.

The frame is available in white, black and dark brown. The double passe-partout gives the presentation a particularly refined effect. A photo in 10 × 15 cm format is placed in the first passe-partout (the image can be uploaded via the website), and the USB stick with the digital memories is stylishly presented in the second passe-partout.

Choose a color:
Selected: beige
27,99 € incl. VAT
5–7 business days
This product can only be ordered after all questions have been fully recorded.
Voucher

Voucher

for question catalog and picture frame

72,99 € incl. VAT
instant
Voucher

Voucher

for picture frame

27,99 € incl. VAT
instant
Voucher

Voucher

for question catalog

45,00 € incl. VAT
instant