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Memorial Day tribute to one of my favorite World War II veterans
In honor of Memorial Day and all those who serve and sacrifice, here’s a condensed version of one veteran’s tale. Lewis Eugene (Gene) Curtis served in the United States Marine Corps from 1943 (at age...
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What legacy will you leave? Jean left a legacy of charity.
I lost my beloved friend. And the world- her world, her sphere of influence- lost a beacon of charity in its truest definition. Charity is the pure love of Christ. In the hours since that early morning...
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How and why you should hold a family planning retreat (with free downloads!)
FREE downloads for family planning retreat (agenda and multi-year planning calendar)! The last couple of years, as we have embarked on our entrepreneurial journey, we have become more intentional in...
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I never knew we were THAT couple. Hope and help for improving marriage.
Seriously. I never knew we were that couple… or that we ever could be. That couple that could work at home together… and spend every minute together… complement each others’ abilities… and actually...
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5 tips for documenting family travel
I’m a picture-taker. You probably are, too. Especially on vacation. With our smartphones, it is so simple to snap and snap away. We want to capture the memories, but often end up with overwhelm at the...
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7 air travel tips for families
So you’re excited for your upcoming trip… and especially for the memories you will make. And you should be!! But sometimes the journey is not so enjoyable. To travel to some destinations, air travel...
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Five Favorites from the Mexican Caribbean
We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary (woohoo!) with a trip to Playa del Carmen, on the Riviera Maya coast of Mexico where it meets the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. It was an...
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Pioneer Ginger Cookies and Treasure Hunt
Whole Wheat Gingersnaps AKA Pioneer Ginger Cookies ½ C butter ¼ C applesauce (OR additional ¼ C butter for crisper texture and more fat) ¾-1 C brown sugar 1 egg ¼ C molasses 2 T milk Blend together,...
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5 Big Obstacles to Starting your Personal History
If you’re reading this, you most likely feel a desire to write your personal history (or have a close family member that you wish would write theirs) but feel slightly overwhelmed. “Slightly” might...
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Documenting everyday family life: a typical summer day at home
Summer is winding down, and hopefully you’ve enjoyed making memories with loved ones… as evidenced by your phone overflowing with pictures, right? Are most of your pictures from a vacation or outing?...
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Heirlooms: making and keeping memories
I don’t sew often or well. But I do believe in heirlooms and making memories and building traditions. I do believe in fortifying faith. And so, sometimes I sew. Specifically, I make my children a...
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Using funerals to gather family stories
Funerals are a delicate subject and a difficult time, In some cases, grief may be too all-consuming to do anything other than survive. But in other cases, they provide a golden opportunity to gather...
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Curating kids’ artwork: 5 steps to minimize mess and preserve treasures
With a new school year starting, this is the perfect time to plan to be organized! Follow these steps to enjoy and preserve your children’s masterpieces without them taking over your counters, walls...
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7 steps to organize your digital pictures
First in a series of posts to help you organize and manage your family memories… Part 2 (4 steps for curating home videos) Part 3 (Saving voicemail) Part 4 (4 steps for digitizing old photos) Part 5...
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Curating family video
Second in a series of posts to help you organize your family memories… Part 1 (7 steps to manage your photos) Part 3 (Saving voicemail) Part 4 (4 steps for digitizing old photos) Part 5 (Curating kids...
View ArticleHow to save voicemail from your loved ones
Third in a series of posts to help you organize your family memories… Part 1 (7 steps to manage your photos) Part 2 (4 steps for curating home videos) Part 4 (4 steps for digitizing old photos) Part 5...
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4 steps to digitize your old photos
Fourth in a series of posts to help you organize your family memories… Part 1 (7 steps to manage your photos) Part 2 (4 steps for curating home videos) Part 3 (Saving voicemail) Part 5 (Curating kids’...
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How do I deal with “sensitive” information in my life?
Clients and friends frequently ask me how to handle sensitive information when capturing their legacy tale. There isn’t one perfect solution or easy answer, but the best counsel I know comes from...
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Celebrating October with 35% off!
Hooray for October! I am so glad that I live in a world where there are Octobers. -Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery) While October in our neck of the woods is far from the...
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Who’s your hero? Why answering this question matters
Who is your hero? Pondering and answering this question for yourself is a meaningful exercise, and asking loved ones the same question can provide amazing insight… My daughter taught me a priceless...
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