by Laura Hedgecock | Apr 24, 2019 | How-to, Memories
Rescue the old maps you’ve saved and repurpose those memories. Try one of these fun DIY projects using maps. Since homemade gifts are always well received (though not always identical to the pictures on Pinterest), I decided feature a few as inspiration. Types...
by Laura Hedgecock | Dec 19, 2018 | Family History, Memories
It’s hard to connect to the peace of Christmas when you’re still shopping, holding out for Christmas gifts that matter. Here’s my list of last-minute ideas for busy family storytellers and historians. (See also 7 Ideas for Giving Gifts that Matter.) Luckily, there’s...
by Laura Hedgecock | Nov 9, 2018 | Family History, Memories
Preserving memories of childhood friends goes hand-in-hand with a with a reminiscence back to those lazy days of childhood. Brainstorming about the people you spent time with, whether it was doing nothing in particular or creating absolute havoc, can bring great...
by Laura Hedgecock | Oct 10, 2018 | Family History, Storytelling
Just in time for Family History Month, here are 21 family story starters, prompts to aid you in collecting precious memories and family lore. Remember, the Key to Family Story Starters Is Your Follow Up Questions: In addition to Tami Koenig’s excellent advice in How...
by Laura Hedgecock | Sep 19, 2018 | Family History, Storytelling, Writing Advice
Family storytellers can take a page from fiction writers who know the importance of the small details in describing a character. Though you may have to dig a little to find that type information about ancestors (more about that coming soon), your memory banks and...
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