Keepsake journal
Stories about telling stories
A compact editorial journal for families who want better interviews, better rituals, and fewer blank pages.
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How to write an obituary: what to include, a template and examples
What goes in an obituary and in what order, a fill-in template, three fictional examples, what to leave out for safety, and what newspapers charge.
Wedding speech examples for every speaker
Short fictional wedding speech examples for the father of the bride, maid of honor, best man, parents and the couple, with a structure, a rough length for each and what to leave out.
What to say when someone dies: in person, by phone and by text
Simple words to say to someone grieving, face to face, on the phone or in a text, what to avoid, how to offer real help and how to check in weeks later.
How to write a memoir: start with one chapter of your life
Choose a period, draft a scene and check what you remember. A practical memoir guide with an original planning worksheet and a labeled fictional example.
How to write wedding vows from your own memories
Turn a shared memory into personal wedding vows, choose promises you can mean and rehearse the words. Includes length guidance, a worksheet and a fictional example.
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Anniversary gifts by year, with ideas that keep your story
Traditional anniversary themes for years 1 to 20 and every fifth year to 60, from paper to diamond, with a practical gift idea for each one and a closer look at the 10th anniversary.
Family traditions: 36 ideas and the stories behind them
36 family tradition ideas for ordinary weeks, holidays, milestones and relatives who live far away, plus eight questions to learn where your own traditions came from.
Father's Day 2027: the date and story gifts for Dad
Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027 in the US, the UK and Canada. Gift ideas matched to your dad, a few new questions, and what to do if you won't be together.
Gottman love maps: the idea, with original questions to try
Understand Gottman's love-map concept and try original questions about your partner's daily world, hopes and changes. This is not the official card deck.
Grandparents Day 2027: the US date and ways to spend it together
US Grandparents Day is September 12, 2027. Plan a call, visit or small story project around your grandparents' preferences, with options for living apart.
Mother's Day 2027: the US date and meaningful ideas for Mom
US Mother's Day is May 9, 2027. Choose a gift or time together that suits your mom, including ideas for someone who has everything and ways to record a story.
Personal life timeline: milestones and a printable worksheet
Build a personal or family life timeline with dates, places, sources and room for uncertain memories. Use the printable worksheet to start.
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Discover guides, questions, and articles to help your family tell better stories.