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Ask Today. Preserve Their Story Forever.

Give Mum or Dad this timeless journal, elegant fountain pen in a premium keepsake box – so their stories live on for generations, in their own words.

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“This is the best gift I’ve ever given Dad. I wasn’t sure he’d use it, now he spends his evenings writing and sharing childhood stories. Seeing him smile means everything.”
Mayowa T. – Lagos Verified Customer
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Preserve the Stories You Never Want to Lose.

A premium journal with 360 thoughtful prompts, an elegant fountain pen, and a timeless keepsake box - because their stories deserve to live through generations.

Best Gifts for Moms
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Best Gifts for Moms

A royal-purple journal with an elegant fountain pen and a premium keepsake box, helping mothers preserve their stories forever.

₦100,000.00 ₦125,000.00
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Treasured Gift for Dads
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Treasured Gift for Dads

A black-and-gold keepsake set helping fathers preserve their family’s ancestry, childhood, and wisdom for future generations.

₦100,000.00 ₦125,000.00
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What’s Inside Every Keepsake

Beautiful on the Outside. Priceless on the Inside.

Elegant Gold-Foil Keepsake Box

Elegant Gold-Foil Keepsake Box

Beautifully crafted to protect their journal as a treasured family heirloom.

300+ Page Full-Colour Journal

300+ Page Full-Colour Journal

Thick 120gsm pages, detailed printing, durable hardcover and protective jacket preserve every treasured story.

Premium Fountain Pen Writing Set

Premium Fountain Pen Writing Set

A metallic-gold-accented fountain pen, a care guide, a case and three ink cartridges make writing memorable.

360 Thoughtful Questions Across 10 Chapters

360 Thoughtful Questions Across 10 Chapters

Carefully crafted to help loved ones open up and share their entire life story, creating a memoire for generations.

A Heartfelt Letter to Mom or Dad

A Heartfelt Letter to Mom or Dad

An opening letter expressing the love, gratitude and intention behind a gift words cannot fully hold. 

Signature Unboxing Details

Signature Unboxing Details

Velvet lining, branded tissue, a signed card and a seal make every reveal unforgettable.

Real Families. Stories That Now Have a Home.

Capture family memories before they fade.

The Birthday Gift That Changed Everything

“I gave this beautiful journal to my mom for her 60th. I knew she’d love it, but I didn’t expect the stories about childhood, career and everything she sacrificed for us. Reading her writings leaves me in tears. I now understand her not only as my mother, but as a superhero.”

Danielle M. – Lagos

The Detailed Presentation Made the Gift Feel Priceless

“From the velvet-lined box and fountain pen to the personal letter and thoughtful questions, every detail felt priceless and brought back people, places and moments I hadn’t thought about in years. This was more than a gift and I will always be grateful to my daughter for this.” 

Prof. Adekoya B. - Lagos

My Children Are Learning Where We Come From

“Living far from home, I felt my children would lose connection with their roots. I gave my father’s the journal when he visited this summer. Now he enjoys teaching my children about their history through his childhood stories. Watching them listen to him feels incredibly special.”

 Nneka U. - London

They Remember It Differently

“I gave Mum and Dad a journal each for their 30th anniversary. They laugh over the memories they remember differently. It’s brought us all closer and taught us so much. Those evenings have become beautiful memories our family will forever treasure.”

Abdul K. – Abuja 

 My Father Actually Loves It. 

“Dad doesn’t talk much about himself, so I wasn’t sure he’d use it. Now he spends weekends writing and remembering his childhood. Seeing him smile and tell us his stories means everything.”

Marcus T. – Chicago 

The Detailed Presentation Made the Gift Feel Priceless

“From the velvet-lined box and fountain pen to the personal letter and thoughtful questions, every detail felt priceless and brought back people, places and moments I hadn’t thought about in years. This was more than a gift and I will always be grateful to my daughter for this.” 

Prof. Adekoya B. - Lagos

A meaningful gift for Mom, Dad, or both

See Why Families Treasure Inked Memory.

Watch meaningful moments, heartfelt reactions, and real family experiences with the Dear Mommy and Dear Daddy Memory Boxes.

The Story Behind Inked Memory

Hear why our founder created the Dear Mommy and Dear Daddy memory books to help families preserve the memories, wisdom and life stories that deserve to be passed forward.

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Stories Worth Keeping

Thoughtful questions, meaningful gifting ideas and practical ways to preserve the history, wisdom and traditions that make your family yours.

15 Questions You Will Be Grateful You Asked Your Parents

15 Questions You Will Be Grateful You Asked Your Parents

Start conversations about childhood, family traditions, turning points, love, courage and the lessons that shaped their lives.

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Why Their Handwriting May Become Your Family’s Most Valuable Keepsake

Why Their Handwriting May Become Your Family’s Most Valuable Keepsake

Discover why preserving a loved one’s memories in their own words creates something photographs and messages alone cannot replace.

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How to Preserve Your Family History Before the Details Fade

How to Preserve Your Family History Before the Details Fade

Simple ways to protect photographs, record oral history, preserve traditions and create a legacy future generations can understand.

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Frequently Asked

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our Dear Mommy Memory Box and Dear Daddy Memory Box from what’s inside to shipping, gifting, and preserving family stories.

What makes Inked Memory different from other journals?

Inked Memory was born from personal experience and created to help every parent preserve their complete life story. Its 360 carefully curated prompts were selected from over 1,000 questions gathered from young people, parents and families. Beyond the 300+ page, full-colour hardcover journal, each set includes a premium fountain pen and elegant keepsake box. Unlike anything else on the market, it is the perfect gift for the priceless people in your life.

What’s included in each Memory Box?

Each Memory Box includes a hardcover, full-colour 300+ page journal with 360 prompts across 10 chapters, an elegant fountain pen, three ink cartridges, care guide, heartfelt letter, author-signed card and branded tissue - all presented in a velvet-lined keepsake box with intricate gold-foil detailing.

What is the difference between Dear Mommy and Dear Daddy?

Each journal is thoughtfully tailored to mothers or fathers. Dear Mommy features royal purple, while Dear Daddy comes in classic black. Both have unique questions and prompts and can be purchased together.

Is the paper suitable for fountain pens and long-term preservation?

Yes. The journal uses thick, premium 120gsm paper selected for comfortable writing and preserving precious handwritten memories when stored carefully.

Does the fountain pen come with ink?

Yes. Every set includes three separate ink cartridges. Additional compatible refills can also be ordered when needed. 

What’s inside the journal?

It contains 360 thoughtful questions across 10 chapters covering ancestry, childhood, relationships, parenthood, education, career, traditions, defining moments, wisdom and legacy. Families can also complete it together.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery within Nigeria takes approximately 2–5 working days. International timelines vary by destination and are confirmed after purchase. Express delivery may be arranged upon request, with tracking provided after dispatch.

Can I return my order?

Eligible, unused items may be returned within seven days of delivery, provided they reach our office in good condition and meet the requirements in our Shipping and Returns Policy.

Are discounts available when ordering more than one?

Yes. Bundle savings are available when purchasing multiple boxes, with special pricing for larger family, event and corporate-gifting orders.

Does the Memory Box arrive ready to give?

Absolutely. Every keepsake arrives with each element thoughtfully arranged inside an elegant, velvet-lined box and securely sealed - beautifully presented and ready to give.

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