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Hilarie’s podcast interview for Miss Genealogy
We are honored to be featured on the latest Miss Genealogy podcast by Jessie McKinley! Follow the link below and listen to Hilarie share how motherhood …
Family travel: expectation vs. reality
If you were lucky enough to grow up in the 80’s, you probably remember a series of family vacation movies. There was European Vacation, Summer …
How-to: The best practices for managing digital photos, part 2
Part one covered the more common file formats for managing digital photos. You can read it here. Talking about file formats was a little tech-heavy, …
How-to: The best practices for managing digital photos, part 1
When it comes to managing digital photos, technology can be a blessing and a curse. The good news is, it’s up to you to decide …
Using holidays as writing prompts for personal and family history: Easter traditions
When teaching classes and talking with clients, I always tell them there are two methods of making time to journal or write your personal history: 1. …
How Storytelling Creates Stronger Families
The disappearing art of family storytelling is a critical part of strong family foundations. Children who learn from family storytelling tend to be more resilient …
I never knew we were THAT couple. Hope and help for improving marriage.
Why there’s hope for your marriage Our journey from heaven to hell and back proves there’s hope for improving marriage. Seriously. I never knew we …
Legacy Tale podcast interview for Happy Playces
We are honored to be featured on the latest @happyplayces podcast! Follow the link below and listen to Hilarie and host Katy talk about making …
Why you should hold an intentional family planning retreat (with free downloads!)
Be intentional… no regrets Intentional family life and deliberate parenting are buzzwords that only have meaning if we take action. For our family, intentional decision-making …
Youth for Action. Age for Wisdom. Musings at Age 41.
I turned 41 on Saturday. I’ve been reflecting on this old proverb: Youth for Action Age for Wisdom I wonder if I fit …
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 …
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 …