Read moreHandwritten letters can be a treasure trove of family stories. Adding context and photos to the correspondence to preserve in a book makes for a precious gift.
How to honor the memory of a lost loved one in a tribute book
A tribute book capturing stories and photos is a beautiful way to honor a lost loved one and keep their memory alive.
Read moreUse these five basic steps to create a tribute book in memory of your lost loved one to avoid overwhelm and easily capture stories in their honor.
Cut your photo library in half so you can find the pictures you really want
Too many photos—whether on your laptop or your phone—is just digital clutter. The key to keeping your digital photo library under control is to make a regular habit of culling images, just like professional photographers do.
Read moreToo many photos is just digital clutter. Get your total number of images down and gain easy access to the ones worth saving with these easy pro tips.
How to share short family stories with your kids (it’s good for their well-being!)
Read moreScience says kids who know family stories have less anxiety and greater well-being. Follow 5 easy steps to create short family stories to share with your kids.
This foolproof writing prompt is like rocket fuel for aspiring memoirists
Start every sentence with the evocative words “I remember…” and your pen will move feverishly across your journal pages, I promise.
Read moreCheck out these brief autobiographical writings, all starting with "I remember," to see how this two-word prompt can turbo-charge your own life story writing.
Could you retell your parents’ best stories if you tried?
There is no guarantee that you’ll remember all those great childhood stories your parents tell—that is, unless they’re written down.
Read moreWe think we'll remember, but that's not always the case—our parents' childhood stories are at risk of being forgotten. Unless, that is, they're written down.
Forget about a full-on Covid diary: Do these 3 things to preserve your experiences instead
Read moreWriting about our experiences and feelings in a "Covid diary" takes a commitment many of us don't have. Here are 3 simple ways to capture your Covid-19 memories.