Editor’s note: The following post was taken from our monthly “Houstory Herald” newsletter. The article generated a good deal of conversation, so we felt it was appropriate to re-run it on our blog. Thanks. By Dan Hiestand, Houstory Marketing Guy We normally come out with the newsletter once per month, and — as some of more
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Living obituary: When opportunity knocks for family history, answer the call
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Three great ideas to reduce family heirloom clutter
For some, the equation is simple. Family heirloom = family clutter. This is understandable because, let’s face it, it can be a challenge to effectively — and attractively — keep and display the precious belongings that have been handed down to you. While we love family heirlooms, we do understand that being a more
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Top 12 House History Research Supplies
Researching your home’s history is a lot of fun, but you don’t want to be caught flat-footed if an opportunity to research and collect value information on your property presents itself. In an effort to help out our fellow “Houstorians,” we’ve come up with a list of the top 12 supplies for house history research. more
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Merry Christmas from The Houstory Brothers!
Dan (left) and Mike (the good looking one even though Dan chose the most unattractive photo he could find) — The Houstory Brothers — wish all of our customers, friends and family Happy Holidays! You are all “crumb”-believable!
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Holiday houses, holiday heirlooms
By Dan Hiestand, Houstory A few weeks ago, we asked you to send in photos of your favorite holiday heirlooms, or smartly decorated holiday houses. The following is a sampling of a few submissions. If you want us to add a few more, simply e-mail photos to info (at) houstory.com, or post your image to more
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NPR’s Planet Money: ‘Stuff’ has a story
By Dan Hiestand, Houstory Despite the rain, cold and touch of snow that have set up shop in my community of Eugene, Oregon over the past month, I still enjoy a good bike ride. It was on one of these recent treks, zipping along a trail that shadows the snow-fed waters of the Willamette River, more
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Want to make your grandma mad at you?
By Dan Hiestand, Houstory Marketing Director Below is a picture of my grandma. We called her Gommy. Some of you may remember her from a post I wrote about a cookbook that was handed down to me that she was featured in. I thought this picture was priceless. I’m encouraging you to heed Gommy’s words: more
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Share your homes for the holidays
Home and the holidays. The two concepts just seem to go together effortlessly, don’t they? Kind of like awkward conversation and once-per-year family dinners. But it all adds up to the same thing: family history and tradition. This year, we are asking you to share some of your family traditions — specifically your holiday family more
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Cyber Monday: Save 40% on Houstory Products
Have a family historian on your gift list? Or simply want to make sure the stories behind your family heirlooms and/or your house are safely stored for future generations? Visit The Houstory Marketplace for historic savings on Cyber Monday. Our biggest sale yet…
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Buying ‘stuff’? Try an alternative this season
By Dan Hiestand, Houstory Marketing Director When I was younger — particularly in college — I used to think the greatest thing in the world was the dollar store. After all, where else could you buy a grocery cart full of household supplies and groceries on a budget? Need bathroom cleaner? Check. Peanut butter and more
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