Designed for gentle, reflective journaling

Your life, quietly organized.
Your personal story keeper.

Memory Lane is a calm, simple digital journal for retirees who want to preserve their memories — without distractions, menus, or complex tools. Just your stories, beautifully kept in order.

No ads, no feeds. Just a private place to write, remember, and pass on your story.

Entries stay private to you unless you choose to export and share.
Evening Reflections
Chronological story view
12 March 1975 Clear afternoon
The day we moved into our first home

“We carried in more hope than furniture that day. The boxes were light, the future felt wide, and the tiny kitchen became our favorite room...”

1968 – 1978  · Early family years
Search: “first job”  · 3 memories found
Export to keepsake book
Ready to print or share
1972 • “wedding” Simple search, gentle results
The challenge

Journaling apps weren’t built for life stories

Many retired adults want to record their memories, but most digital tools feel like office software, not a quiet place to reflect.

Too complicated

Endless menus and buttons

Traditional journaling apps are packed with projects, tags, integrations, and tasks. It’s easy to get lost before you even start writing.

Wrong focus

Productivity over reflection

Most tools are built to optimize your workday, not honor your memories. Checklists and reminders get in the way of gentle storytelling.

Hard to revisit

Stories scattered and hard to share

Notes end up across different apps and devices, making it difficult to follow your life in order or create something your family can keep.

The Memory Lane approach

A calm, chronological home for your memories

Memory Lane removes clutter and decisions, so you can simply sit, remember, and write. Every entry gently finds its place in your life’s timeline.

Built for retired storytellers, not busy executives

Open Memory Lane and you’re greeted by a single, welcoming page: a space to write, add a photo if you wish, and see where this moment sits in your life story. No projects, no dashboards, no alarms.

Whether you’re capturing childhood adventures, family milestones, or small everyday joys, Memory Lane quietly keeps everything in order for you.

One place for your whole story
Private by default
Ready-to-print PDF book
Replaces clutter with a single, gentle entry screen Instead of complex notebooks and tags, you simply choose a date (or let Memory Lane pick today) and start typing. Your stories automatically line up in time.
Focuses on reflection, not tasks No goals to hit. No streaks to protect. Just a calm space to look back, remember, and record in your own words and pace.
Makes your life story easy to revisit and pass on Simple search helps you find the moments that matter, while one-click PDF export turns your journal into a shareable story book for children, grandchildren, or close friends.
Features

Everything you need to remember, nothing you don’t

Four simple tools, thoughtfully designed for preserving meaningful moments without complexity.

Simple Entries

Sit down, choose a date if you wish, and write freely. Memory Lane quietly records the time and keeps each story in order, so your life unfolds like a gentle timeline instead of a busy inbox.

Optional date selection Weather note with a single tap No formatting menus
8 May 1982 · Morning
“The house was quiet except for the radio in the kitchen. I remember the way the light fell across the tablecloth...”

Photo Memories

Add one meaningful photo to each entry — a wedding picture, a childhood holiday, a favorite chair. Images stay paired with your words in a clean, uncluttered layout.

One thoughtful photo per entry Auto-sized for reading comfort

Story Export

When you’re ready, turn your journal into a beautifully formatted PDF book. Perfect for printing, archiving, or gifting to family as a keepsake.

Chronological layout Clean, large type Ideal for printing at home
How it works

From quiet moments to a living life story

Memory Lane is designed so you can begin in minutes and keep going with ease.

1

Create your private journal

Sign up, choose a simple password, and you’re in. No complex setup, folders, or settings to manage. Just a welcoming first page.

2

Capture memories at your own pace

Write a line or a chapter at a time. Add a photo if it helps bring the memory to life. Memory Lane keeps everything in chronological order for you.

3

Search, revisit, and export your story

Use gentle search to revisit a season of life, then turn your memories into a PDF story book you can print or share when you’re ready.

Pricing

Start free, keep your memories for a lifetime

Try Memory Lane with no commitment. Upgrade only if you’d like unlimited entries, full search, and a shareable PDF book of your life stories.

Free
$0/ forever
Up to 50 journal entries
  • Simple writing experience with date and weather notes
  • Add one photo to each entry
  • Full journal PDF export
  • Complete search across every entry
  • Cloud photo backup
Most popular
Pro
$6/ month
Unlimited memories, one simple price
  • Unlimited entries for your entire life story
  • Full search by date, people, places, and simple keywords
  • One-click PDF export of your complete journal
  • Photo backup, so images stay safe with your words
  • Priority support to help you or your family get set up
Choose Pro
Cancel anytime. Your existing memories remain accessible to you.
Enterprise
$0/ month
Currently not available
  • Organization-wide journaling
  • Centralized admin tools
  • Custom onboarding and training
  • Dedicated account manager
Join the early adopters

Join 500+ teams building Memory Lane into their communities

Community centers, retirement groups, and families are incorporating Memory Lane into storytelling circles, legacy projects, and gentle technology workshops.

Invite Memory Lane into your group or family.  Share an email, and we’ll keep you updated on group features and print options.

Be first to know about group storytelling tools

We’re working with communities and families to make it easier to guide group story sessions, create shared books, and support loved ones as they write. Join the waitlist to receive occasional, thoughtful updates.

No marketing blasts. Just meaningful product updates as Memory Lane grows.

Contact

We’re here to help you start your story

Ask a question, share feedback, or explore using Memory Lane with a family member or group. We respond thoughtfully, not with canned replies.

Send us a message

Whether you’re writing for yourself, a partner, or an older family member, we’d love to hear how Memory Lane can support your storytelling.

Name
Email
Message

Memory Lane is shaped with input from retirees, families, and community leaders. If you are:

  • A community coordinator planning a storytelling program
  • Caring for a loved one and looking for a gentle journaling tool
  • Interested in printing or preserving life stories for your family

Share a bit about your situation, and we’ll suggest a simple way to begin — even if that’s just a printable guide to help with your first conversation.