Inspirations for your family album

Inspirations for your family album

by | 18 Mar 2025 | EN

Inspirations de contenu pour journal familial

6 IDEAS TO FEEL YOUR FAMILY

ALBUM CREATIVELY

Sometimes there are months with fewer photos or fewer special moments to capture. Don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to fill your family album with beautiful memories. Here are 6 simple and fun ideas to enrich your album, even in the quieter months.

Birthday Page

Whether it’s a wedding anniversary, a child’s birthday, or a family member’s celebration, this is the perfect opportunity to add a special page to your family album. Create a “calendar page” listing all the special moments to celebrate that month! It’s also a great place to note upcoming family gatherings. This ensures that everyone adds these dates to their calendars. Such a page will add an extra personal touch to your Tribu! And the best part? This inspiration for filling your family album is super easy to add.

A Photo of Your Workspace

Your family knows you inside and out, but they probably have no idea what your workspace looks like! We rarely think about capturing our workdays, even though we spend dozens of hours a week there. Add a photo of your desk, a completed project, or a lovely moment with colleagues to bring a nice contrast to your family album. You can also write funny or special anecdotes about your work.
These memories will later offer an interesting perspective on how you balanced work and home life in your family!

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Inspirations journal Tribu

back in time

Photos of past memories are a great idea! Why not add a section titled “Three Years Ago, We Were Here”? Select photos taken around the same time of year, but a few years ago. Whether it was a trip, a special event, or just a cozy family moment, these photos allow you to relive those memories and show how your family has evolved over time. And why not recreate one of those photos a few years later? Tip: You can easily find your old photos in the albums in your archives!

    Little Artists: Crafts and Drawings

    Children love to create, and their artwork can be a valuable addition to your family album. Whether it’s drawings, crafts, or even their first creations in clay, capture their creativity! On one hand, this highlights their artistic progress. On the other hand, it’s a great way to remember their passions and imagination at a particular point in their lives. You can also take photos of them while they’re creating these works of art and add them to your album. Hats off to the little artists!

     

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    Who Is Who? The Costume Game

    Organize a fun family game where each family member dresses up: Grandma has to guess who’s who when she receives her family album! Take photos of the costumes and add a bit of humor by writing funny anecdotes or clues. In addition to delighting Grandma, all members of the Tribu can join in and discover the costumes of others!

     

    A Little Logic

    Looking for ideas or want to add some fun? Why not include logical games in your family album? For example, a Sudoku or a homemade crossword puzzle could be a fun way to stimulate everyone’s mind. Here are two resources where you can create these games:

    And there you have it! These simple yet creative ideas will help you fill your Family Album in a varied and fun way. Remember, every little moment counts, and even the quietest months can be filled with valuable memories. So, grab your cameras and pens, and let the creativity shine in your Tribu!

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    Host an Unforgettable Halloween Escape Game for Kids (Free Kit Download!)

    Host an Unforgettable Halloween Escape Game for Kids (Free Kit Download!)

    by | 14 Oct 2024 | EN

    YOUR HALLOWEEN ESCAPE GAME

    Host an Unforgettable Halloween Escape Game for Kids (Free Kit Download!)

    Halloween is just around the corner, and you’re probably looking for a fun and original activity to entertain your kids at home. Look no further! With our Halloween Escape Game, turn your home into a thrilling adventure zone, and let your little detectives solve spooky… yet fun mysteries!

    An Escape Game Tailored for Kids

    This escape game has been specially designed to be engaging and kid-friendly. With easy puzzles, hidden clues, and a mysterious storyline, your children will have to use their creativity and problem-solving skills to crack the case of the Halloween Witch. It’s the perfect activity for a Halloween party at home or just a fun family afternoon!

    What’s in the kit? 

    Our complete, free downloadable kit includes everything you need to set up the game:

    • A letter from the witch to start the storyline,
    • Kid-friendly puzzles with clues hidden around the house,
    • Mystery shadow shapes for children to identify,
    • A magical puzzle that unlocks the final keyword,
    • A comprehensive guide for parents with all instructions and tips for running the game.
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    Why a Halloween Escape Game?

    Escape games are the perfect way to stimulate children’s minds while keeping the fun alive. They encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and add an exciting twist to Halloween celebrations. Hosting this escape game will create a memorable experience that your kids will talk about long after Halloween is over!

    Download Your Free Halloween Escape Game Kit Now!

    Ready to start the adventure?

    Get instant access to your complete kit by filling out the form below. Just enter your email address, and the download will be sent right to your inbox – quick and easy!

    👉 Download your kit here!!
     * Your information will not be shared outside Tribu 

    And After? Capture Those Moments with TRIBU!

    Once the escape game is done, why not make these memories last by creating a personalized photo album with TRIBU? Our monthly albums are designed to help you capture and share your family’s best moments. Take this opportunity to save the smiles on your children’s faces after defeating the Halloween Witch!

    👉 Learn how to create your family photo album here.

    FAQ – Your Questions about the Halloween Escape Game

    What age is this escape game suitable for?
    Our escape game is perfect for children aged 6 to 10, though it can be adapted for younger kids with some help or made slightly harder for older children.

    How long does the escape game take?
    It typically takes between 30 to 45 minutes to solve all the puzzles, but it can vary depending on how tricky you make the hiding spots!

    Is the kit really free?
    Yes, the kit is 100% free and available for immediate download once you enter your email address.

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    In conclusion, this Halloween Escape Game is the perfect activity to make your kids’ Halloween extra special this year. Download the kit now, create a magical adventure at home, and don’t forget to capture those fun moments with a TRIBU family photo album!

    I’m delighted to share this free Halloween kit with you! After running educational workshops and creating several educational resources, I wanted to offer parents fun and practical tools to keep their children occupied while discovering fascinating worlds. At the same time, I contribute to projects such as Tribu, which enables families to immortalize their precious moments together

    Morigane

    Passionate animator and creator of activities for children

    GRANDPARENTS, THE PILLARS OF THE FAMILY

    GRANDPARENTS, THE PILLARS OF THE FAMILY

    by | 10 Nov 2023 | EN

    GRANDPARENTS, THE PILLARS OF THE FAMILY

    Grandparents are a real pillar for children and an important ally for parents. They play an important role in the often animated life of a family. Grandparents are a source of stability, education and tenderness. They are an essential support for the parents and we fully trust them.

    At a time when the number of mixed or single-parent families is constantly increasing, the role of grandparents is significant. They embody stability. They are often the ones who cherish the family memories (family photos, family home, etc.). They are the guardians of the family foundations and they are the ones who pass on fundamental values such as family, loyalty, respect, tradition, etc.

    Grandparents can play the role of complementary educators. They are further away from our hectic pace of life and have the time and patience to take care of their grandchildren’s education. Their role is not to replace or contradict the parents but to support and accompany them.

    The role of transmitting knowledge to the child is played by the grandparent. They are often the ones who teach particular skills to the youngest: fishing, cooking, knitting, gardening, etc. This type of activity allows for exchanges and discussions, the child is free to express himself and he develops his open-mindedness.

    Finally, grandparents do not only give, they also receive a lot from their grandchildren: happiness, a feeling of usefulness, but also concrete learning. Grandparents who are in close relation with their grandchildren remain in contact with a generation and an era that are no longer their own. The role of the grandchildren is also to guide the grandparents in this new connected world.

    Don’t forget to thank them!
    If you have the opportunity to visit them, this is what will make them the happiest. Once there, organise an activity to strengthen your ties; go to an exhibition, go to the theatre, play a board game, cook a grandmother’s recipe, etc. Moreover, age does not reduce some people’s passion for gossip. Grandmothers love to know everything about every member of the family. Let them ask you hundreds of questions, talk about everything and anything… without moderation! 

    To make your visits to your grandparents even more lively, send them a Tribu album (www.mytribunews.com) every month! It allows you to put pictures to your stories, to remember them the next day and of course to be able to tell the stories of each (grand) child to all the other family members.

    If you can’t visit them, at least think about making a phone call from time to time. Or at best, send them a letter or a postcard. Old-fashioned, you might say? Good for you! Grandparents aren’t exactly known for being “fashionable”. And that’s why we love them so much.

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    WRITER’S BLOCK

    WRITER’S BLOCK

    by | 8 Nov 2023 | EN

    WRITER’S BLOCK

    Being the author or your family newspaper every month, you might experience what we sometimes call a ‘Writer’s block’. That’s okay, it happens to the best of us. Some people are overflowing with photos or ideas to complete their newspaper. Others sometimes struggle to complete 14 pages with interesting content because not much has happened that month. If you are lacking inspiration, here are some ideas to help you fill your Tribu newspaper. You’re welcome.

    GAMES

     We all know that grandparents enjoy puzzle games. If you know that your Grandma or Grandpa likes these kinds of games, you could add one or maybe several; so they don’t have to fight over it. List of potential games: wordsearch, crossword puzzle, number puzzle, Sudoku, Kemaru, Kakuro, Rikudo, anagrams …

    🔍 Where to find ? Type on Google “Grid games” or find some websites such as Sudoku game (https://sudoku.game/hard), Crossword Puzzle, Kemaru, …

    Tip ! Choose qualitative grids and large enough for the reader to complete the grid easily. 

    a joke a day keeps the doctor away

    Why not crack a joke? A cool quiz about the family? A rebus? Riddles? Create your own soap and put a cliffhanger at the end, so they long for more every month (okay this might be pushing it, but you get the idea right?). 

    Tip ! Don’t give away the solution just yet. Put the solution in next month’s Tribu. This will keep everybody busy!

    DID YOU KNOW ?

    What is your reader passionate about? Try to find a “fun fact”, an unusual story, a news item that he/she doesn’t know yet. Describe it to him/her. He/she will probably be surprised to see that you are interested in his/her passion!

    DAY-TO-DAY

    Why not add photos of your daily life, from the picture of you half asleep, to a blurry picture of you chasing your kid? You don’t need a super-active life to immortalize those little moments that may seem trivial but can be a lot of fun to look at for a grandparent.

    DRAWINGS

    Children make drawings, a lot of them. Impossible for us parents to keep them all. But I bet your grandparents love looking at every one of them. Take a photo and immortalize them in your family newspaper (then throw them away – or just keep the very good ones). 

    it’s a cake

    If you are lucky, you have someone in your family who loves baking. Maybe encourage them to share his/her recipes in your newspapers? We are not responsible for drooling marks on your newspapers.

    whatever you do, just have fun !

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    HEIF FORMAT : TO KEEP OR TO CONVERT?

    HEIF FORMAT : TO KEEP OR TO CONVERT?

    by | 8 Nov 2023 | EN

    TRIBU, A COMPANY WITH VALUES

    The High-Efficiency Image File format (HEIF) was developed in 2015 by the Moving Picture Experts Group. It allows an image or a sequence of images to be stored in a single file. Photos taken in this new format have a better quality. It is optimised to be as light as possible by storing images at twice the compression rate of JPEG images without reducing the level of detail of the photos.

    There are many variants of the HEIF format. The HEIC format is one dedicated to Apple devices with the IOS 11 operating system or higher. It is simply a renaming to make files from an Apple device more easily identifiable.

    Difference : JPEG – HEIF

    The JPEG format is used worldwide and is widely used on the web because the file size is generally quite small. But what is the difference with HEIF?

    • Zooming: since HEIF image quality is much better, zooming will be much sharper than with JPEG (where at a certain point the picture becomes blurry).
    • Image style: HEIF can combine moving and still images (Live Photo, GIF). JPEG, on the other hand, can only produce still images.
    • Weight: as previously stated, on an identical shot, the HEIF format will be twice as light as the JPEG format.
    • Editing: you can edit your photos (rotate, crop, etc.) without degrading the quality, which is still a big problem with photos in JPEG format.
    • Protection: the HEIC format preserves multi-layer information such as transparency or depth of field, which is not possible with JPEG.

    How to convert a HEIF format into a JPEG?

    The HEIF format contains more information than JPEG but weighs less. However, if you want to share your HEIF images on the web, you will need to convert them to JPEG to ensure full support. On the Mac, it is quick to convert a HEIF format to JPEG using the Preview application. Go to the File tab > Export… Then select the JPEG format and save.

    On the PC, there are several free online programs that can convert HEIC photos to JPEG. For example, the free online software Convertio works well but will slightly reduce the level of detail in the photos.

    Few platforms are currently compatible with the HEIF format. Whatsapp, Messenger, Instagram automatically convert your photos to JPEG format, which leads to a loss of quality. If you want to share your photos without loss of quality, there are a few platforms that are compatible with this format, and we recommend one: Tribe. It will allow you to create a photo album without having to convert them all to JPEG. You can choose to receive the digital version of the album or the paper version. The best thing about this platform is that you can co-create the album with several family members. If you don’t know what to do with all your photos in HEIF format, go to the Tribu website to create your family album!

    We advise you to keep the HEIF format to keep qualitative photos and then share them in a photo album to share with your family.

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    TRIBU, A COMPANY WITH VALUES

    TRIBU, A COMPANY WITH VALUES

    by | 8 Nov 2023 | EN

    TRIBU, A COMPANY WITH VALUES

    Best things often happen when you least expect them. It is also what happened with Tribu. The original idea was to please my grandma and to recreate links within the family.

    Tri-what?

    When my grandpa died, I was really scared that my grandma would feel alone. As a matter of fact, I decided to send her personalised postcards in order to share with her my best family moments.  Those postcards made her feel so happy, so I decided to go further. Then I started to unite the whole family pictures that I had in order to create, each month, a personalised journal that she even decided to recall as “my small tribe”. She was so proud of her grandson that her friends were very jealous of her. (she never stopped talking about this excellent idea). This is how Tribu was founded.

    When I saw that my grandma was super happy when she was receiving her journal, I told myself that it would be a great idea to expand it to other grandparents that would love to have some news of their children. So I decided to go on and launch Tribu in 2016, with the help of my colleague Mathieu.

    A great adventure, but..

    It was really important to us that Tribu be a unique company that defends values that are extremely important to us. And it never changed, the values we praise are family, fun and sincerity.

    How are those values reflected within the company?

    Family: the globality of our co-workers grants a lot of importance to family. Within a family, we do not judge, we accept differences and we’re caring for each other. It’s the same things within Tribu, we have the same relationships of our family in our everyday life at Tribu. During recruitment, all employees participate in the decision-making process so that everyone feels concerned and comfortable with the decision that has been made. Working hours are flexible and everyone can leave his work in order to mix his professional and personal life. Finally, while discussing with our customers, we always want that these exchanges take place in a caring, honest and family atmosphere.

    Fun: the important thing at Tribu is to thrive, try new things and not being afraid to go back while needed. It is also essential that every co-workers feels great and enthusiastic regarding the future challenges. To dare: this is what counts at Tribu. Humour is an integral part of the Tribu experience, whether in our offices, in the way we communicate or in our interactions with our customers.

    Sincerity: being loyal to oneself in order to stay loyal towards others. Sincerity belongs to transparency. We’re honest towards each other whether towards our customers, our suppliers, our collaborators. Within our team, transparency is particularly important with regard to salaries and company figures. With our customers, we don’t hesitate to admit our mistakes and apologise.

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