How to Document Religious Memories and Moments

In December, I thought it would be fun to apply the 5-minute storytelling process to some of the major religious holidays and events during the last month of the calendar year. The inspiration came after being asked to create Christmas prompts. I felt it was important to represent as much as I could. This is a…

Makers and Telling Stories Behind What We Make

Have you heard the term makers? Basically, a maker is anyone who is making things. If your grandmother enjoying quilting or crocheting, or if your dad does woodwork, they are makers. For our purposes in this discussion, makers are people who make things for people they love. Let’s jump into telling stories behind what we…

How to DIY a unique gift for less than the cost of flowers

I hope this year has been full of wonderful memories and the beginnings of new stories. If you are reading this, I need you to know that this is your invitation to start a conversation with a woman in your life. If it doesn’t work for you right now, this will be available all year…

How to write about cooking memories

You know that recipe that your mom or grandma gave you? Those recipes and cooking moments have cooking memories that go along with them. There was a story that she might have told you about it when she was handing it to you or as she was making it for you for the first time.…

How to start conversations at family dinners

You know those family/friend/business dinners you’ve been attending or will attend? Yeah, those ones. You might have been nervous/excited/downright ecstatic to go, but found yourself trying to find something to talk about. I’ve got you covered… I proudly present… Fun convo starters that no one expects What’s your favorite joke? Why? Who told it to…