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From World War 2 through the declaration of peace and into the birth of the Baby Boomers, life in the 1940's wasn't easy. But our parents and grandparents lived their lives with courage, honor, and great optimism about the future. The war and the Great Depression was over, the Dust Bowl was gone - almost 20 years of tough challenges - and life was good again. These are some of the many 1940s photos that shows what the previous generations lived through, and what they did to thrive.
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Sitting in the attic, collecting dust, is a gold mine of precious photos your parents or grandparents stored away as keepsakes. Rather than allowing these priceless memories to sit in a large and unorganized tin, we want to share a few tips and tricks you can use to digitize these photos and make a special gifts in honor of Grandparent’s Day on September 10th. Find & Organize the Photos Sometimes, simply beginning is the most challenging part of any project. To begin digitizing the photos, you first must locate and organize them in a way that makes sense for you. Send out that text or talk to your brother, sister, or aunt to track down all the photos. Once they are all in one place, you can begin familiarizing yourself with the photos. Organize them however you see fit – by person, year, event – the project is yours to have fun with! Upload Photos Once you have an idea of how you want to organize the photos, the uploading and scanning process can begin! One way to upload is with a scanner. The CanoScan Image Scanner or Epson Perfection Photo Scanner are both cost-efficient and effective options, or use one you already have. Just be sure to wipe off any dust before scanning to ensure the best quality. Another great option we recommend is ScanMyPhotos.com. With their cutting edge technology and professional staff, ScanMyPhotos.com is an excellent way to have your photos scanned and handled professionally. Using your smartphone to take photos of the old photographs is also an easy way to capture quality images. Here are a few tips on capturing the best image with your phone: Find a spot with natural light Avoid direct sunlight so there is no glare or discoloring of the photograph Dust off the photos to avoid messy photos Make sure your photo does not have a shadow from you or your iPhone Be sure to capture the entire photo and crop later Regardless of whether you use a scanner or your smartphone, be sure to back up your memories on your computer with a Picture Keeper or your smartphone with a Picture Keeper Connect to ensure the digital images are saved in multiple locations. Share the Photos Family and friends who also have old photographs can contribute by snapping pictures on their smartphones and sharing them with you. Easily share the digital images with everyone by using the Share Your Photos app. The free app allows you to create an event and have everyone upload their photos and videos into one album. Invite the whole family to see the photos or add new ones! Create Custom Gifts Once the photos are backed up to your Picture Keeper Connect, you can create custom gifts for the Grandparents or the whole family directly from the Picture Keeper app. Choose between a variety of different options including a photo book, phone cases, magnets & more. It’s the perfect gift to celebrate Grandparent’s Day.
Love doesn't change though the years do. Sometimes it can be difficult to remember that people in photos from bygone eras had the same concerns, hopes, dreams, and loves that we do. On a whim one morning, I was browsing vintage photos and came across these wonderful pieces of art. Some of them moved
In 2016, BuzzFeed asked their Community members to share pictures of their hot grandparents when they were younger. Here are some of the insanely smokin' results: 1. My grandpa, Lieutenant Commander Warren Fordham, was a pilot in the navy for 30 years and was the first person allowed to stay in the service while suffering from diabetes.—hellokayley 2. My grandfather was an Air Force man. This was taken some time in the mid 1950s.—jbliles 3. My grandpa.—jrad8 4. My grandmother rocked Kylie Jenner lips way before Kylie Jenner. She’s 80 now and still has killer lips and the most luscious hair.—selaf 5. Never got a chance to meet him, but my grandfather was definitely a looker!—CatchUpJones 6. —betsy_collins11 7. My grandmother was a stand-in for Gene Tierney. That's how she met my grandfather, who was a cameraman. —katherined486 8. —sarahsalcidooo 9. I always kind of thought my grandpa looked like Orlando Bloom. He was around 20 when this was taken. —katarinaherondale 10. —HeatherOsborn 11. Here's my grandpa, circa the '60s. —elloitsella 12. My grandfather, John, a US Army paratrooper in World War II, Italian immigrant, and all-around badass. —dvmwd 13. This is my handsome grandpa, Don Ocker. —Cara Earlywine 14. My grandfather, Clem Magnier, circa the 1940s. He was a legend and will forever be missed. —maggiem67 15. —meredithb 16. Catherine.—caitlinc48 17. —mindymichl 18. My paternal grandfather in 1943. —kristenb28 19. My Pop passed away almost a year ago. When we looked through old photos of him I was floored by how good looking he was! —reneesadie 20. My Pappaw in 1940s Oklahoma. —crystalm44 21. Kenneth James Hill, my maternal grandfather. Taken as he was headed out for WWII, where he was stationed in France towards the end of the war. —rachels63 22. —katieh40 23. My grandfather, Thomas Schwendeman, right before he was deployed to Korea in 1952. —Derek Schwendeman (via BuzzFeed)
The easiest way for us to get a glimpse into the good old days is to open up our family's photo album. But what if we go through the images and instead of calming down our curiosity, they only fuel it? Easy. We open up the subreddit r/TheWayWeWere next.
Have a happy National Grandparent's Day this year with this list of 101 gifts, ideas, and activities! We can't wait to see their smiles!
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