Keepsake Journal

Stories about telling stories

Ideas, interviews, and practical guidance to help every family capture memories with care.

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Fresh ideas from our editorial team to help your family share stories with confidence.

Love is the answer, written on a heart.

36 Questions to Fall in Love: How to Use the Science Today

A practical, research-backed guide to using Arthur Aron's 36 questions to reconnect with partners, friends, and family.

Sep 24, 2025 8 min read
Relationships
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Anniversary ideas that capture your story, not just your schedule

Swap default dinner plans for seven storytelling experiences that strengthen connection and build an annual keepsake archive.

Sep 24, 2025 5 min read
Events
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Family history research questions that unlock real stories

Move beyond census records with twenty research-driven questions that surface migration stories, cultural heritage, and everyday life details.

Sep 24, 2025 6 min read
Heritage
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Legacy planning story checklist: Beyond the legal paperwork

Combine estate planning action items with storytelling prompts so your legacy includes values, memories, and guidance, not just asset distribution.

Sep 24, 2025 6 min read
Legacy
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Meaningful Father's Day keepsake gifts that spark real stories

Pair intentional storytelling rituals with thoughtful keepsakes so the dads, stepdads, and father figures in your life feel seen beyond another gadget.

Sep 24, 2025 5 min read
Events
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Memorial ideas that keep their story alive

Honor your loved one with seven storytelling-focused memorial ideas that comfort guests and build an archive for future generations.

Sep 24, 2025 6 min read
Events
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Create a Mother's Day storytelling weekend she will remember

Design a calm, story-rich Mother's Day that mixes pampering with prompts, rituals, and keepsakes future generations will cherish.

Sep 24, 2025 8 min read
Events
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Family reunion story games: Activities that spark real conversations

Seven low-tech, high-heart activities that turn your next family reunion into a storytelling retreat and leave you with recordings, notes, and keepsakes.

Sep 23, 2025 5 min read
Events
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Before Kids: Questions That Help You Meet Your Mom Again

Place, routine, belonging - use these three themes to open a warm, curious conversation.

Sep 18, 2025 5 min read
Relationships
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Questions to ask grandparents about their life story

Use these conversation starters, follow-ups, and memory-capture tips to record your grandparents' life stories with warmth and care.

Sep 15, 2025 6 min read
Heritage