Postcards for Posterity https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com Postcards for Posterity is a lighthearted, personal-journal-style podcast for moms—and anyone who takes the pictures and holds the stories. If your camera roll is overflowing but your memories feel scattered, you’re in the right place. We’ll talk about staying present while still capturing what matters, building simple rhythms for memory keeping that fit real life, and creating tangible ways to preserve your family story—without pressure, perfection, or digital clutter.
Make the memories. Keep the story.
Letters from today, for the days ahead.

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:12:00 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Kids & Family:Parenting 1440 episodic Postcards for Posterity is a lighthearted, personal-journal-style podcast for moms—and anyone who takes the pictures and holds the stories. If your camera roll is overflowing but your memories feel scattered, you’re in the right place. We’ll talk about staying present while still capturing what matters, building simple rhythms for memory keeping that fit real life, and creating tangible ways to preserve your family story—without pressure, perfection, or digital clutter. Make the memories. Keep the story. Letters from today, for the days ahead. Maddie Jacobs Maddie Jacobs No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21820833/PostcardsForPosterity_PodcastCover_b8e76a.png Postcards for Posterity https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com 144 144 08: The Friendships that Carry You Through Motherhood 08: The Friendships that Carry You Through Motherhood https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/08-the-friendships-that-carry-you-through-motherhood/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/08-the-friendships-that-carry-you-through-motherhood/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:12:00 -0700 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/14a748dc-2441-3d63-944f-1ac9b8b20f60 Today’s episode isn’t about a memory-keeping tool or a travel story—it’s about one of the most important parts of living a life worth remembering: the people you live it with. If friendship feels thin right now—or you feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people—this one is for you. Show notes

]]> Today’s episode isn’t about a memory-keeping tool or a travel story—it’s about one of the most important parts of living a life worth remembering: the people you live it with. If friendship feels thin right now—or you feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people—this one is for you. Show notes

]]> Maddie Jacobs false No 839 9 full 07: Making a Custom Kids' Book from Travel Photos (Japan Trip) 07: Making a Custom Kids' Book from Travel Photos (Japan Trip) https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/07-making-a-custom-kids-book-from-travel-photos-japan-trip/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/07-making-a-custom-kids-book-from-travel-photos-japan-trip/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:31 -0700 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/35022ee2-5e95-3f0f-93fd-48294723b38e If you've ever wanted a fun, low-pressure way to make a trip more memorable for your kids — this episode is for you. I'm sharing how two tiny souvenirs from our Japan trip became a creative travel activity, and eventually a custom children's storybook made in Chatbooks.

Show notes: lovemaddily.com/blog/postcards-for-posterity-cat-adventures

Photo book comparison: https://lovemaddily.com/blog/4-photo-book-services-comparison

]]> If you've ever wanted a fun, low-pressure way to make a trip more memorable for your kids — this episode is for you. I'm sharing how two tiny souvenirs from our Japan trip became a creative travel activity, and eventually a custom children's storybook made in Chatbooks.

Show notes: lovemaddily.com/blog/postcards-for-posterity-cat-adventures

Photo book comparison: https://lovemaddily.com/blog/4-photo-book-services-comparison

]]> Maddie Jacobs false No 689 8 full 06: From Los Angeles to Seattle: A 35 Hour Train Ride with a Newborn 06: From Los Angeles to Seattle: A 35 Hour Train Ride with a Newborn https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/06-from-los-angeles-to-seattle-a-35-hour-train-ride-with-a-newborn/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/06-from-los-angeles-to-seattle-a-35-hour-train-ride-with-a-newborn/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:21:11 -0800 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/82ff4b39-f659-377e-96f7-ac7a560fbfa9 We took the Amtrak Coast Starlight from LA to Seattle with our 10-week-old — and it became one of our most memorable family trips. Show notes | Full itinerary + tips

]]> We took the Amtrak Coast Starlight from LA to Seattle with our 10-week-old — and it became one of our most memorable family trips. Show notes | Full itinerary + tips

]]> Maddie Jacobs false No 670 7 full 05: Record Audio Memories With Yoto — A Screen-Free Keepsake 05: Record Audio Memories With Yoto — A Screen-Free Keepsake https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/05-record-audio-memories-with-yoto-%e2%80%94-a-screen-free-keepsake/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/05-record-audio-memories-with-yoto-%e2%80%94-a-screen-free-keepsake/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:03:03 -0800 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/88c9dad0-94e3-3386-9f6b-1c46c84ff959 Yoto isn’t just for kids—it’s a simple way to keep voice memories accessible without screens. Maddie shares how she recorded bedtime stories, made a custom card, and shared ideas for additional personal messages. Show notes | Research | Favorite books

]]> Yoto isn’t just for kids—it’s a simple way to keep voice memories accessible without screens. Maddie shares how she recorded bedtime stories, made a custom card, and shared ideas for additional personal messages. Show notes | Research | Favorite books

]]> Maddie Jacobs false No 461 6 full 04: How I Turned Grandparent Interviews Into a Book (and How You Can Too) 04: How I Turned Grandparent Interviews Into a Book (and How You Can Too) https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/04-how-i-turned-grandparent-interviews-into-a-book-and-how-you-can-too/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/04-how-i-turned-grandparent-interviews-into-a-book-and-how-you-can-too/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:51:03 -0800 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/717a518a-1071-3b0d-96d1-d5a3529bf96a Capturing grandparents’ stories can feel overwhelming—so this episode makes it simple. Maddie shares how she used 52 questions, weekly touchpoints or a 4-session build to capture stories and turn them into a keepsake book.

Show notes  | Grandparent Interview Kit 

]]> Capturing grandparents’ stories can feel overwhelming—so this episode makes it simple. Maddie shares how she used 52 questions, weekly touchpoints or a 4-session build to capture stories and turn them into a keepsake book.

Show notes  | Grandparent Interview Kit 

]]> Maddie Jacobs false No 609 5 full 03: Scraps to Story — Collages You’ll Actually Display 03: Scraps to Story — Collages You’ll Actually Display https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/03-scraps-to-story-%e2%80%94-collages-you-ll-actually-display/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/03-scraps-to-story-%e2%80%94-collages-you-ll-actually-display/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:49:29 -0800 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e8c1dc10-4f3e-3131-ba1c-253c766112ea If you have trip scraps—tickets, stickers, postcards, and little “I can’t throw this away” pieces—this episode is for you. Maddie shares a simple method to turn those artifacts into a framed collage you’ll actually display, plus how to use a shadow box collage to remember someone you love in a way that feels meaningful (not overwhelming). Photos in the show notes.

]]> If you have trip scraps—tickets, stickers, postcards, and little “I can’t throw this away” pieces—this episode is for you. Maddie shares a simple method to turn those artifacts into a framed collage you’ll actually display, plus how to use a shadow box collage to remember someone you love in a way that feels meaningful (not overwhelming). Photos in the show notes.

]]> Maddie Jacobs false No 709 4 full 02: A Kinder New Year Reset — Gap vs. Gain 02: A Kinder New Year Reset — Gap vs. Gain https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/a-kinder-new-year-reset-gap-vs-gain/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/a-kinder-new-year-reset-gap-vs-gain/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:41:33 -0800 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/cc4e0839-29c5-3698-89f6-eb16d83bb3e0 This episode is a kinder reset inspired by gap vs. gain: a simple, journal practice—3 gains, 3 intentions, and 1 memory—to help you focus on progress (not perfection) and keep the story as you live it. The Gap and the Gain | Show Notes

]]> This episode is a kinder reset inspired by gap vs. gain: a simple, journal practice—3 gains, 3 intentions, and 1 memory—to help you focus on progress (not perfection) and keep the story as you live it. The Gap and the Gain | Show Notes

]]> Feeling behind? This episode is a kinder reset inspired by Gap vs. Gain: a simple, screen-free nightly journal practice—3 gains, 3 intentions, and 1 memory—to help you focus on progress (not perfection) and keep the story as you live it. Show notes: lovemaddily.com/postcards-for-posterity-podcast Maddie Jacobs false No 659 3 full 01: Make the Memories, Keep the Story — Why This Podcast Exists 01: Make the Memories, Keep the Story — Why This Podcast Exists https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/make-the-memories-keep-the-story-why-this-podcast-exists/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/make-the-memories-keep-the-story-why-this-podcast-exists/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:56:00 -0800 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/bafc6099-c504-32db-9776-e9cf9f9228d2 If your camera roll is overflowing but you rarely look back, this episode is for you. Maddie shares why Postcards for Posterity exists, what she tried (private Instagram + Chatbooks), and the shift to keeping what matters without living behind a screen. 

]]> If your camera roll is overflowing but you rarely look back, this episode is for you. Maddie shares why Postcards for Posterity exists, what she tried (private Instagram + Chatbooks), and the shift to keeping what matters without living behind a screen. 

]]> If your camera roll is overflowing but you rarely look back, this episode is for you. Maddie shares why Postcards for Posterity exists, what she tried (private Instagram + Chatbooks), and the shift to keeping what matters without living behind a screen. Maddie Jacobs false No 977 1 full Welcome to Postcards for Posterity Welcome to Postcards for Posterity https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-postcards-for-posterity/ https://postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-postcards-for-posterity/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:28:42 -0800 postcardsforposterity.podbean.com/042d5a41-d092-3c66-8dd3-42a677777ca4 Welcome to Postcards for Posterity —a lighthearted, personal-journal podcast for moms (and anyone who takes the pictures and holds the stories). We’ll make the memories and keep the story without living behind a screen. Show notes + freebies: Postcards for Posterity.

]]> Welcome to Postcards for Posterity —a lighthearted, personal-journal podcast for moms (and anyone who takes the pictures and holds the stories). We’ll make the memories and keep the story without living behind a screen. Show notes + freebies: Postcards for Posterity.

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