April 1, 2025 • 13 mins
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The moments that define our families—both extraordinary milestones and quiet everyday interactions—deserve to be preserved. Yet in our digital age, these precious memories often vanish into the cloud, scrolled past and forgotten among thousands of photos we rarely revisit.
We dive deep into the transformative power of family memory journals and why the physical act of writing creates a connection that digital archives simply cannot match. There's something profoundly different about handwritten memories—they carry weight, emotion, and permanence that transcends the fleeting nature of our digital lives.
Quality matters when creating a family legacy. We explore how features like high-grade paper that prevents ink bleed-through, durable covers that withstand years of handling, and thoughtful organization systems make the difference between a temporary notebook and a treasured heirloom. These aren't just journals; they're time capsules designed to carry your family's story forward for generations.
The challenges of consistent journaling are real—time constraints, writer's block, constant digital distractions, and the intimidating blank page. We share practical strategies for overcoming these obstacles, from scheduled journaling sessions to creative prompts that spark meaningful entries. Remember, perfect grammar and handwriting aren't the goal—preserving authentic memories is what truly matters.
Family memory journals strengthen bonds across generations by creating a shared identity built on preserved wisdom, traditions, and stories of resilience. When families collaborate on these journals—through words, drawings, and precious mementos—they create multi-dimensional records that capture their unique journey together.
What story from your family deserves to be written down today? That single entry could be the beginning of a priceless legacy your children's children will treasure decades from now.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, Welcome back to the Deep Dive.
We're diving into somethingtoday, something that I think
really hits home for anyone who,you know, loves learning and
growing and building thoseconnections.
We're talking about familymemories and, more specifically,
how to hold on to them.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
I mean think about it , those everyday moments, the
big milestones, they can justkind of disappear, you know, as
life gets busy.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
They really do.
It's like where did the time go?
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Exactly, and we wanted to find a really tangible
way to keep those memoriesalive, to build a legacy.
So we've been looking intofamily memory journals.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Which is like a really interesting contrast to
how we live now.
You know this digital worldwhere photos and thoughts,
they're kind of fleeting.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
They really are.
You take a picture.
It ends up in the cloudsomewhere.
You forget about it.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
You scroll past it.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Yeah, you scroll past it.
It doesn't have that sameweight.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
It doesn't, does it, it doesn't have that same like
permanence.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
For this deep dive.
We've been checking out someresources from Lestallion.
Speaker 1 (00:59):
Oh yeah, lestallion journals.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
They do Like they really put a lot of thought into
them.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Like, specifically for like recording your family's
story.
So for everyone listening.
Our goal today is to kind offigure out why these journals
are so valuable.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Yeah, and how you can actually use one to preserve
your own family's story.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Right, it's more than just writing stuff down, isn't
it?
Speaker 2 (01:20):
Definitely it's about like having these tools that
are actually designed for memorykeeping.
It's about well, we'll get intothat.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Yeah, for sure, for sure, Okay.
So let's start with the basics.
Why should we, you know?
Why is it so important to tryand hold onto these family
memories?
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Well, if you think about it, your family, your own
life it's built on these sharedexperiences.
You know funny things thathappen, traditions that you do,
those big moments experiences,you know funny things that
happen, traditions that you do,those big moments, little
moments, to even the smallordinary days, those are
important too.
Yeah, they all add up.
They make up your story.
You know who you are as afamily and, unfortunately, as
time goes by, the details getfuzzy.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
You know, it's like trying to remember, like what
you had for dinner two nightsago.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Oh gosh, you can't even do that.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Right.
And it's the same with memoriesfor dinner two nights ago oh
gosh, you can't even do that,Right.
And it's the same with memories.
Eventually, those preciousstories might be lost completely
and you've probably felt that,you know, like trying to
remember something specific fromyears ago.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Oh, definitely.
I mean, sometimes I struggle toremember even big events from
my childhood, like I know whathappened, but the details You're
just gone Gone, yeah, that'swhere a handwritten journal.
It just feels different, youknow, yeah, like it has a power
that just scrolling throughphotos on a screen doesn't I
agree.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
It's not just seeing it, it's the act of writing it
down that makes it more realtotally like digital stuff can
feel kind of detached, but ahandwritten journal, that's
something tangible you can holdit yeah, you can, you can hold
it and it's personal, you know,writing in your own hand it
makes those memories have moreweight, more emotion.
And that's where, likeLestallion's, focus on quality
materials comes in.
(02:53):
They use 120 GSM wood-freeivory paper GSM that's how they
measure paper thickness anddurability.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Right, they don't use just any paper.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
It's special Right and I don't use just any paper.
It's special Right, right, it'sarchival quality, so it doesn't
fall apart.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
So the higher the GSM , the less likely it is to you
know tear or yellow or degradeover time.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
Okay, so it's a real record.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
It is like you're creating something that will
last.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
So for you, it's not just a diary, it's like a time
capsule.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
A time capsule, exactly A place where you can
put all those thoughts andfeelings and those moments that
matter.
Speaker 1 (03:26):
Right, right.
So a family memory journal.
It gives you this dedicatedspace for reflection yes, you
know, for being thankful for thepeople in your life.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
For appreciating them .
Speaker 1 (03:36):
For celebrating all the good things.
Yeah, big and small.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
Exactly.
I mean it could be anythinglike your kids' first steps.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
A funny thing your grandparents said holiday
traditions it's all worthrecording, yeah totally yeah,
you know, and it's a way toconnect with the different
generations in your family.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Yes, by sharing these stories, you're keeping those
connections strong.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
You talked about the quality of the journal itself,
and Lestallion really stressesthis right.
So it's not just grabbing anyold notebook.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Right.
If you're serious aboutpreserving those memories, you
need a journal that can handleit.
Listalien, they get that.
You want something that canlast for years, you know, maybe
even be passed down to your kidsor grandkids.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Something that's going to hold up.
Exactly, you don't want thepages turning yellow and brittle
or the ink fading away.
So if someone's like, OK, I'mready to start a family memory
journal, what should they lookfor?
What are the key things, basedon what we know from Lestallium
and just you know, goodpractices.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Well paper quality, that's huge.
Lestallium uses that 120 GSMpaper and that's important
because it stops the ink frombleeding through.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Right right.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
And it helps prevent the writing from fading over
time.
And that's what you want.
You want those memories to stayvivid.
Then there's durability.
You need a cover that canprotect the journal from you
know, just life happening.
Speaker 1 (04:54):
Wear and tear.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
Wear and tear exactly .
Lestallion uses a soft fauxleather cover, which is smart.
It feels really nice when youhold it, but it's also tough.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
You?
What about the way the journalis organized on the inside?
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Organization.
Speaker 1 (05:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
That is key.
If you want to be able to findthose memories later on.
You need some sort of system.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Right right.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
And Lestallion, they've got that figured out.
They have numbered pages and abuilt-in table of contents so
like you can create an index ofimportant events or recurring
stories.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
Okay, so you can keep track.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Exactly and then, like like 10 years later, you
can easily find that onespecific memory you're looking
for.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
They even thought to include a back pocket.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
A pocket, what for?
Speaker 2 (05:41):
You know for little things like photos, notes,
ticket stubs, anything thatrelates to your entries.
It's a nice way to add an extradimension to those memories.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
Oh, I love that.
That's so smart, like a littletreasure chest built in Exactly.
But let's be honest, starting afamily memory journal, it can
be a little bit.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Daunting.
Yeah, it's daunting.
I feel like a lot.
Speaker 1 (05:59):
What are some of the things that trip people up Like
the roadblocks?
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Well, first off time.
You know we're all busy andcarving out time to write.
It can feel like just anotherthing on a to-do list that never
ends.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Right, and it's easy to put it off Totally.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
Another thing is people might think, oh, my
life's not that interesting,what am I going to write about?
Or they just don't know whereto start.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Writer's block.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Yeah, for memories.
And then there's the elephantin the room our phones, the
internet, those distractions areeverywhere.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
They're always there.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
Yeah, so you sit down to write and then ping
notification.
It's hard to stay focused.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
It is, it is.
And then there's that fear.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Of messing it up.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Yeah, like oh, I don't write well enough, or what
if I make a mistake?
It can be paralyzing.
Speaker 2 (06:44):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
So we know the problems.
What are the solutions?
Speaker 2 (06:48):
Okay.
So for the time thing,lestallion, they have a good
suggestion.
They say pick a specific timeeach week for journaling, even
if it's just 15, 20 minutes.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
Like schedule it in.
Speaker 2 (06:58):
Exactly.
Put it in your calendar likeany other appointment.
It helps to make it a habit.
That makes sense, and if youdon't know what to write about,
try using prompts Lestallion.
They have a bunch of exampleslike what was the happiest
moment you had today?
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Simple stuff like that can get you going.
Okay, so prompts, little nudges.
What about the distractions?
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Keep the journal out in the open, like on your coffee
table, your bedside table.
It's a visual reminder.
You see it?
You think, oh yeah, I shouldwrite in that.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
And I like that Out of sight, out of mind.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Exactly.
And what about the fear ofmessing up?
This is the most importantthing your family memory journal
.
It's not about perfect grammar,perfect writing.
It's about capturing yourfamily's story in your own voice
.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
For you, it's the memories that matter.
Speaker 2 (07:43):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
Okay, so let's get a little deeper here.
How can journaling, especiallyas a family, really strengthen
those bonds?
Like what's the impact?
Speaker 2 (07:52):
When you journal together or even just share what
you've written, it opens upthese opportunities to connect
on a deeper level.
You know family members canshare their emotions, understand
each other's perspectivesbetter and just be thankful for
the things you've experiencedtogether.
Speaker 1 (08:06):
So it's like building empathy.
Exactly, and a family journal.
It's like a touchstone,Touchstone yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
To look back on those memories together, those
vacations, birthdays, holidays.
It captures the events but alsothe feelings that went with
them.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Okay, so it's more than just a timeline.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
Much more.
It's about the emotionalconnection and it's also a great
way to celebrate the wins, bigand small.
It builds pride as a family,and something I think is really
special is that you can use ajournal to preserve the wisdom
and traditions that get passeddown, you know, like your
grandma's recipe for apple pieor the story of how your great
grandparents immigrated to thiscountry.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Those are the things you don't want to lose
Absolutely.
So it's about more than just arecord.
It's building a shared identity.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
It is.
It's like saying this is who weare, and when you document your
journey as a family, you createthis sense of belonging.
Even the tough times, you know.
It can be helpful to writeabout those too.
It shows how you faced thosechallenges together and you know
.
talking about Lestallion again,they have these dashed lined
pages, which I really likebecause they give you this
freedom to express yourself indifferent ways also well, you
(09:13):
can write down your thoughts, ofcourse, but you can also doodle
, draw little pictures, eventape, and small mementos right
next to your entries it's like ascrapbook, a journal, all in
one exactly, and those numberedpages and the table of contents.
They make it so easy to go backand find those shared moments
years down the line.
It's all about making it easyto access those memories exactly
.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
It's so easy to go back and find those shared
moments years down the line.
It's all about making it easyto access those memories Exactly
.
It's great in theory, but Ithink it hits harder when you
hear how it works in real life.
Do you have any examples youknow from your own life, or
maybe someone you know, thatshow how a family might really
use a journal like this?
Speaker 2 (09:47):
Yeah, definitely my grandmother.
She wasn't really into thewhole journaling thing at first,
but my aunt gave her alistallion journal as a gift and
what really clicked for herwere those numbered pages.
She started using them tocreate her own little index at
the front of the journal.
Speaker 1 (10:05):
Like what kind of things did she write?
Speaker 2 (10:07):
Oh, you know things like the year we planted the
apple tree or Sarah's graduationday.
It became this cool guide toher memories.
It made the whole thing feelless overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
It's like the journal gave her a framework.
Speaker 2 (10:19):
Exactly, and a friend of mine.
She's got young kids and forthem the dashed line pages have
been amazing.
You know, instead of it justbeing her writing all the time,
her kids draw pictures rightnext to her entries about their
day.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
Right, it's this collaborative project.
You have the parents'perspective and the kids'
artwork, all for the same event.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
It makes it so much more special.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
It does and it makes it something they can all look
back on together.
You know another thing a fewyears ago I was helping my
parents clean out some old stuffand we found a journal from my
childhood.
It wasn't a Lestallion, but itreally made me think about the
quality of the journal itself.
Speaker 1 (10:58):
What do you mean?
Speaker 2 (10:59):
The pages were like brittle and yellowed and some of
the ink had faded, we couldstill read it.
And yellowed and some of theink had faded, we could still
read it.
But it made me appreciate howLestallion really focuses on
that archival quality paper.
You know it's an investment inthe future of your family's
story.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
It's like you're preserving the memories in the
best way possible.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
Okay, so we've talked about the why and the what.
Let's talk about the how.
How do you actually journaleffectively?
We've talked about prompts, butwhat are some other ways to do
it?
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Well, you can do daily entries, like we said
before.
That's great for capturing theday-to-day stuff.
The little things, the littlethings exactly.
Or you can have themed sectionsin your journal, like a section
for birthdays, a section forfamily traditions, a section for
vacations.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
Even organized.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Right, you could also write in a letter format, like
you're writing to your futuregrandkids.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
Oh, that's a cool idea.
And what about, like sparkingcreativity?
How do you make journaling fun,not just a chore?
Speaker 2 (11:55):
Don't be afraid to get visual Photos, ticket stubs,
kids drawings.
Paste them right into thejournal.
It adds so much character andthings like colored pens, washy
tape, little touches that makeit your own.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
So it's not all about words, it's about expression.
Speaker 2 (12:09):
Exactly, and remember , make it a habit, set a time,
keep the journal visible.
But the most important thing isto have fun.
It should be enjoyable.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
No pressure.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
No pressure.
Speaker 1 (12:20):
Okay, last question what's the big payoff?
Speaker 2 (12:27):
You know what's the reward for putting in the effort
.
The reward is that connection.
Years from now, you can sitdown with your family, open up
the journal and relive thosemoments.
It strengthens those bondsbetween generations.
It becomes this tangible pieceof your family history.
And, going back to what we weretalking about before Lestallion
, they use those wood-free ivorypages so the ink won't fade and
the paper won't fall apart.
Your words, your memories,they're safe.
Speaker 1 (12:48):
It's like you're creating a gift for the future
you are A gift for your family,for yourself.
So you listening, it's clearthat a family memory journal
it's a powerful thing,especially when it's well-made
like the ones from Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
Definitely, and those features.
They make all the difference.
The high quality paper, thesturdy covers the way it's
organized.
Lestallion they get it.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
They've thought of everything.
Speaker 2 (13:10):
They have, and it all comes down to this they want to
help you create these preciousmemories, these treasures that
you can share and cherish foryears to come.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
It's about making it easy and enjoyable to hold on to
those fleeting moments and turnthem into something lasting.
So think about it.
What's one memory that you wantto capture today?
That one memory could be thestart of something really
special.
Speaker 2 (13:35):
It could be.
Speaker 1 (13:36):
It could be the beginning of your family's
legacy.
Speaker 2 (13:38):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
Thanks for joining us on the Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (13:41):
Until next time.
Hey everyone, Welcome back to the Deep Dive.
We're diving into somethingtoday, something that I think
really hits home for anyone who,you know, loves learning and
growing and building thoseconnections.
We're talking about familymemories and, more specifically,
how to hold on to them.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
I mean think about it , those everyday moments, the
big milestones, they can justkind of disappear, you know, as
life gets busy.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
They really do.
It's like where did the time go?
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Exactly, and we wanted to find a really tangible
way to keep those memoriesalive, to build a legacy.
So we've been looking intofamily memory journals.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Which is like a really interesting contrast to
how we live now.
You know this digital worldwhere photos and thoughts,
they're kind of fleeting.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
They really are.
You take a picture.
It ends up in the cloudsomewhere.
You forget about it.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
You scroll past it.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Yeah, you scroll past it.
It doesn't have that sameweight.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
It doesn't, does it, it doesn't have that same like
permanence.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
For this deep dive.
We've been checking out someresources from Lestallion.
Speaker 1 (00:59):
Oh yeah, lestallion journals.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
They do Like they really put a lot of thought into
them.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Like, specifically for like recording your family's
story.
So for everyone listening.
Our goal today is to kind offigure out why these journals
are so valuable.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Yeah, and how you can actually use one to preserve
your own family's story.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Right, it's more than just writing stuff down, isn't
it?
Speaker 2 (01:20):
Definitely it's about like having these tools that
are actually designed for memorykeeping.
It's about well, we'll get intothat.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Yeah, for sure, for sure, Okay.
So let's start with the basics.
Why should we, you know?
Why is it so important to tryand hold onto these family
memories?
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Well, if you think about it, your family, your own
life it's built on these sharedexperiences.
You know funny things thathappen, traditions that you do,
those big moments experiences,you know funny things that
happen, traditions that you do,those big moments, little
moments, to even the smallordinary days, those are
important too.
Yeah, they all add up.
They make up your story.
You know who you are as afamily and, unfortunately, as
time goes by, the details getfuzzy.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
You know, it's like trying to remember, like what
you had for dinner two nightsago.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Oh gosh, you can't even do that.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Right.
And it's the same with memoriesfor dinner two nights ago oh
gosh, you can't even do that,Right.
And it's the same with memories.
Eventually, those preciousstories might be lost completely
and you've probably felt that,you know, like trying to
remember something specific fromyears ago.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Oh, definitely.
I mean, sometimes I struggle toremember even big events from
my childhood, like I know whathappened, but the details You're
just gone Gone, yeah, that'swhere a handwritten journal.
It just feels different, youknow, yeah, like it has a power
that just scrolling throughphotos on a screen doesn't I
agree.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
It's not just seeing it, it's the act of writing it
down that makes it more realtotally like digital stuff can
feel kind of detached, but ahandwritten journal, that's
something tangible you can holdit yeah, you can, you can hold
it and it's personal, you know,writing in your own hand it
makes those memories have moreweight, more emotion.
And that's where, likeLestallion's, focus on quality
materials comes in.
(02:53):
They use 120 GSM wood-freeivory paper GSM that's how they
measure paper thickness anddurability.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Right, they don't use just any paper.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
It's special Right and I don't use just any paper.
It's special Right, right, it'sarchival quality, so it doesn't
fall apart.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
So the higher the GSM , the less likely it is to you
know tear or yellow or degradeover time.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
Okay, so it's a real record.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
It is like you're creating something that will
last.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
So for you, it's not just a diary, it's like a time
capsule.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
A time capsule, exactly A place where you can
put all those thoughts andfeelings and those moments that
matter.
Speaker 1 (03:26):
Right, right.
So a family memory journal.
It gives you this dedicatedspace for reflection yes, you
know, for being thankful for thepeople in your life.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
For appreciating them .
Speaker 1 (03:36):
For celebrating all the good things.
Yeah, big and small.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
Exactly.
I mean it could be anythinglike your kids' first steps.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
A funny thing your grandparents said holiday
traditions it's all worthrecording, yeah totally yeah,
you know, and it's a way toconnect with the different
generations in your family.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Yes, by sharing these stories, you're keeping those
connections strong.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
You talked about the quality of the journal itself,
and Lestallion really stressesthis right.
So it's not just grabbing anyold notebook.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Right.
If you're serious aboutpreserving those memories, you
need a journal that can handleit.
Listalien, they get that.
You want something that canlast for years, you know, maybe
even be passed down to your kidsor grandkids.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Something that's going to hold up.
Exactly, you don't want thepages turning yellow and brittle
or the ink fading away.
So if someone's like, OK, I'mready to start a family memory
journal, what should they lookfor?
What are the key things, basedon what we know from Lestallium
and just you know, goodpractices.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Well paper quality, that's huge.
Lestallium uses that 120 GSMpaper and that's important
because it stops the ink frombleeding through.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Right right.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
And it helps prevent the writing from fading over
time.
And that's what you want.
You want those memories to stayvivid.
Then there's durability.
You need a cover that canprotect the journal from you
know, just life happening.
Speaker 1 (04:54):
Wear and tear.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
Wear and tear exactly .
Lestallion uses a soft fauxleather cover, which is smart.
It feels really nice when youhold it, but it's also tough.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
You?
What about the way the journalis organized on the inside?
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Organization.
Speaker 1 (05:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
That is key.
If you want to be able to findthose memories later on.
You need some sort of system.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Right right.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
And Lestallion, they've got that figured out.
They have numbered pages and abuilt-in table of contents so
like you can create an index ofimportant events or recurring
stories.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
Okay, so you can keep track.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Exactly and then, like like 10 years later, you
can easily find that onespecific memory you're looking
for.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
They even thought to include a back pocket.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
A pocket, what for?
Speaker 2 (05:41):
You know for little things like photos, notes,
ticket stubs, anything thatrelates to your entries.
It's a nice way to add an extradimension to those memories.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
Oh, I love that.
That's so smart, like a littletreasure chest built in Exactly.
But let's be honest, starting afamily memory journal, it can
be a little bit.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Daunting.
Yeah, it's daunting.
I feel like a lot.
Speaker 1 (05:59):
What are some of the things that trip people up Like
the roadblocks?
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Well, first off time.
You know we're all busy andcarving out time to write.
It can feel like just anotherthing on a to-do list that never
ends.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Right, and it's easy to put it off Totally.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
Another thing is people might think, oh, my
life's not that interesting,what am I going to write about?
Or they just don't know whereto start.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Writer's block.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Yeah, for memories.
And then there's the elephantin the room our phones, the
internet, those distractions areeverywhere.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
They're always there.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
Yeah, so you sit down to write and then ping
notification.
It's hard to stay focused.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
It is, it is.
And then there's that fear.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Of messing it up.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Yeah, like oh, I don't write well enough, or what
if I make a mistake?
It can be paralyzing.
Speaker 2 (06:44):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
So we know the problems.
What are the solutions?
Speaker 2 (06:48):
Okay.
So for the time thing,lestallion, they have a good
suggestion.
They say pick a specific timeeach week for journaling, even
if it's just 15, 20 minutes.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
Like schedule it in.
Speaker 2 (06:58):
Exactly.
Put it in your calendar likeany other appointment.
It helps to make it a habit.
That makes sense, and if youdon't know what to write about,
try using prompts Lestallion.
They have a bunch of exampleslike what was the happiest
moment you had today?
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Simple stuff like that can get you going.
Okay, so prompts, little nudges.
What about the distractions?
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Keep the journal out in the open, like on your coffee
table, your bedside table.
It's a visual reminder.
You see it?
You think, oh yeah, I shouldwrite in that.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
And I like that Out of sight, out of mind.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Exactly.
And what about the fear ofmessing up?
This is the most importantthing your family memory journal
.
It's not about perfect grammar,perfect writing.
It's about capturing yourfamily's story in your own voice
.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
For you, it's the memories that matter.
Speaker 2 (07:43):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
Okay, so let's get a little deeper here.
How can journaling, especiallyas a family, really strengthen
those bonds?
Like what's the impact?
Speaker 2 (07:52):
When you journal together or even just share what
you've written, it opens upthese opportunities to connect
on a deeper level.
You know family members canshare their emotions, understand
each other's perspectivesbetter and just be thankful for
the things you've experiencedtogether.
Speaker 1 (08:06):
So it's like building empathy.
Exactly, and a family journal.
It's like a touchstone,Touchstone yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
To look back on those memories together, those
vacations, birthdays, holidays.
It captures the events but alsothe feelings that went with
them.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Okay, so it's more than just a timeline.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
Much more.
It's about the emotionalconnection and it's also a great
way to celebrate the wins, bigand small.
It builds pride as a family,and something I think is really
special is that you can use ajournal to preserve the wisdom
and traditions that get passeddown, you know, like your
grandma's recipe for apple pieor the story of how your great
grandparents immigrated to thiscountry.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Those are the things you don't want to lose
Absolutely.
So it's about more than just arecord.
It's building a shared identity.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
It is.
It's like saying this is who weare, and when you document your
journey as a family, you createthis sense of belonging.
Even the tough times, you know.
It can be helpful to writeabout those too.
It shows how you faced thosechallenges together and you know
.
talking about Lestallion again,they have these dashed lined
pages, which I really likebecause they give you this
freedom to express yourself indifferent ways also well, you
(09:13):
can write down your thoughts, ofcourse, but you can also doodle
, draw little pictures, eventape, and small mementos right
next to your entries it's like ascrapbook, a journal, all in
one exactly, and those numberedpages and the table of contents.
They make it so easy to go backand find those shared moments
years down the line.
It's all about making it easyto access those memories exactly
.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
It's so easy to go back and find those shared
moments years down the line.
It's all about making it easyto access those memories Exactly
.
It's great in theory, but Ithink it hits harder when you
hear how it works in real life.
Do you have any examples youknow from your own life, or
maybe someone you know, thatshow how a family might really
use a journal like this?
Speaker 2 (09:47):
Yeah, definitely my grandmother.
She wasn't really into thewhole journaling thing at first,
but my aunt gave her alistallion journal as a gift and
what really clicked for herwere those numbered pages.
She started using them tocreate her own little index at
the front of the journal.
Speaker 1 (10:05):
Like what kind of things did she write?
Speaker 2 (10:07):
Oh, you know things like the year we planted the
apple tree or Sarah's graduationday.
It became this cool guide toher memories.
It made the whole thing feelless overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
It's like the journal gave her a framework.
Speaker 2 (10:19):
Exactly, and a friend of mine.
She's got young kids and forthem the dashed line pages have
been amazing.
You know, instead of it justbeing her writing all the time,
her kids draw pictures rightnext to her entries about their
day.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
Right, it's this collaborative project.
You have the parents'perspective and the kids'
artwork, all for the same event.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
It makes it so much more special.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
It does and it makes it something they can all look
back on together.
You know another thing a fewyears ago I was helping my
parents clean out some old stuffand we found a journal from my
childhood.
It wasn't a Lestallion, but itreally made me think about the
quality of the journal itself.
Speaker 1 (10:58):
What do you mean?
Speaker 2 (10:59):
The pages were like brittle and yellowed and some of
the ink had faded, we couldstill read it.
And yellowed and some of theink had faded, we could still
read it.
But it made me appreciate howLestallion really focuses on
that archival quality paper.
You know it's an investment inthe future of your family's
story.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
It's like you're preserving the memories in the
best way possible.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
Okay, so we've talked about the why and the what.
Let's talk about the how.
How do you actually journaleffectively?
We've talked about prompts, butwhat are some other ways to do
it?
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Well, you can do daily entries, like we said
before.
That's great for capturing theday-to-day stuff.
The little things, the littlethings exactly.
Or you can have themed sectionsin your journal, like a section
for birthdays, a section forfamily traditions, a section for
vacations.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
Even organized.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Right, you could also write in a letter format, like
you're writing to your futuregrandkids.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
Oh, that's a cool idea.
And what about, like sparkingcreativity?
How do you make journaling fun,not just a chore?
Speaker 2 (11:55):
Don't be afraid to get visual Photos, ticket stubs,
kids drawings.
Paste them right into thejournal.
It adds so much character andthings like colored pens, washy
tape, little touches that makeit your own.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
So it's not all about words, it's about expression.
Speaker 2 (12:09):
Exactly, and remember , make it a habit, set a time,
keep the journal visible.
But the most important thing isto have fun.
It should be enjoyable.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
No pressure.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
No pressure.
Speaker 1 (12:20):
Okay, last question what's the big payoff?
Speaker 2 (12:27):
You know what's the reward for putting in the effort
.
The reward is that connection.
Years from now, you can sitdown with your family, open up
the journal and relive thosemoments.
It strengthens those bondsbetween generations.
It becomes this tangible pieceof your family history.
And, going back to what we weretalking about before Lestallion
, they use those wood-free ivorypages so the ink won't fade and
the paper won't fall apart.
Your words, your memories,they're safe.
Speaker 1 (12:48):
It's like you're creating a gift for the future
you are A gift for your family,for yourself.
So you listening, it's clearthat a family memory journal
it's a powerful thing,especially when it's well-made
like the ones from Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
Definitely, and those features.
They make all the difference.
The high quality paper, thesturdy covers the way it's
organized.
Lestallion they get it.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
They've thought of everything.
Speaker 2 (13:10):
They have, and it all comes down to this they want to
help you create these preciousmemories, these treasures that
you can share and cherish foryears to come.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
It's about making it easy and enjoyable to hold on to
those fleeting moments and turnthem into something lasting.
So think about it.
What's one memory that you wantto capture today?
That one memory could be thestart of something really
special.
Speaker 2 (13:35):
It could be.
Speaker 1 (13:36):
It could be the beginning of your family's
legacy.
Speaker 2 (13:38):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
Thanks for joining us on the Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (13:41):
Until next time.
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