Howdy, I'm Katie Clemons.

Also known as “Mom,” “MOMMY?” and “MooooOOOOOooooM!!”—all at once, from three different rooms.

I’m a storycatcher, journal crafter, and mom of four who believes creativity can pull families closer.

For over a decade, I’ve designed journals and printables that make connection easy—especially when you’re tired, busy, or not sure where to begin.

Because connection doesn’t have to be complicated.

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My 8-year-old has asked for this printable a dozen times. It's plastered all over town!

What's grown from one small idea

Over 1 million families have used my journals and printables
14,000+ Amazon reviews with a 4.8-star average
Journals featured on Target end caps and in People, Good Housekeeping, CNN, HGTV, and The Wall Street Journal
TEDx speaker + award-winning author (watch my TEDx Talk on family + story if you'd like)

But more than any of that, I’m just a mom who knows how fast it all goes and how much you want to hold onto the moments that matter.

Why this matters so much to me

I grew up with a notebook in my hands and Montana wildflowers brushing my knees. Wandering with my family taught me something I still believe:

The smallest moments often hold the most meaning.

My grandma was my hero. She made pottery mugs and picked wildflowers for the kitchen table. But whenever I asked her to share her stories, she’d wave me off:

“Oh Katie, my stories don’t matter.”

Years later, just before we recorded her memories for NPR's StoryCorps, she whispered:

“I’m sorry, Katie. I should’ve written my stories down.”

That moment changed everything.

Because our stories do matter—especially the little ones we think no one will remember.

And that’s why I create what I do: to help you capture your stories, before they slip away.

From one kitchen table to another

As a mom of four, I see it even more clearly now: when we share our thoughts, memories, and laughter—on paper or through play—we help our kids understand who they are and how much they belong.

That’s why I started making guided journals and printables.

First for myself and my family, then for families everywhere.

My ideas began as prompts hole-punched at my dining table and grew into spaces for laughter, curiosity, and connection.

My work started with my grandma. But it’s for you—for your family and for the moments you don’t want to miss while they’re happening.

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What I create for families

My work is designed for kind, busy parents and teachers who want to enjoy their families and classrooms more, even in the chaos.

What you'll find here:

Award-winning guided journals for parents and kids to fill out together
Screen-free printables you can use tonight for quick, meaningful (and screen-free) fun
Letters to My Child — gentle letter-writing prompts just for parents, a gift for yourself today and for your child someday
Family-friendly traditions and challenges (like themed dinners or kindness projects) to keep your connection growing year-round

Whether you’re scribbling in a journal or laughing over a printable game, these small creative moments add up to something bigger: a family that feels seen, supported, and deeply connected.

Pull up a seat

I like to think we might bump into each other one day—passing out snacks at the playground, dipping toes in the same creek, or cheering from the bleachers. We’d chat like old friends, and I’d confess that I recently . . .