If there’s one thing I love, it’s taking pictures. I’m always taking pictures and video of my children every day, recording every big and little event in our lives – it’s become a slight addiction. I love that when my children are older they will be able to look back and have these memories. I love reminiscing myself! Every few years, my extended family will break out old pictures and video tapes to look at as we recount different events and tell stories Eventually, someone will say how can I get a copy of that tape? Well, a lot of don’t even have VCR’s {I know I don’t!} so what’s the easiest way to make a copy of treasured memories for family?

Well, now you can head to Target! Yes, Target! Transferring home movies to DVD or uploading online is the perfect way to share with friends and family and is also the perfect GIFT!

Here’s how it works:

– Head to any Target {like you’re not going there anyway!} and purchase a $30 YesVideo Gift Card. Target won’t be transferring the home videos for you, it’s just a Gift Card to buy there. {Which is much better than printing up a piece of paper saying here, I got you this. Which I may have done before.}

– Redeem your Gift Card online on the Target Photo YesVideo website. There. you’ll be able to choose what type of video you are sending in. They accept videotape formats in VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, 8mm videotape, Hi-8, Digital 8, MiniDV and BetaMax and movie formats in 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm.

– Ship your videos to YesVideo!

– About 15 days later, you’ll receive a notice that your home movies have been digitized and uploaded to your private online account. Then, you can order a DVD of your home video you uploaded {Note that the Target gift card is NOT for a DVD but for the digital transfer} OR you can get to sharing the video online! Email it, upload it to YouTube or Facebook or just keep on your phone or tablet to share with friends and family!

– All of your original home videos will be returned to you via mail.

Check out the video below for more information on using YesVideo!

The new Target gift cards will make the perfect gift during the holiday season. Know a friend that has VHS tapes collecting dust on her living room shelf? Does your family member have boxes of reels and video tapes cluttering their closets with footage that hasn’t been seen in years? Preserve your memories before they fade away, literally!

Looking to win some of the Target Photo YesVideo gift cards? Make sure to attend the YesVideo Twitter Party tonight at 8pm CST! Multiple gift cards will be given away in addition to a grand prize of an Apple TV {We own one and LOVE it!}. Make sure to RSVP for the Twitter Party!