It was a pleasure to chat with Eric Wells on the Faces of NextGen Live interview yesterday evening. If you missed the event, here is the recording. Please enjoy getting to know a little more about me and my genealogy journey. This interview is part of a series produced by…
Hey Genea-Friends, Want to learn more about my genealogy life? Join me for a live interview on Faces of NextGen Live. Monday, October 9th at 7 pm CDT. Tune in live on YouTube: youtu.be/cFubus9UkH0 Join the FB event: www.facebook.com/events/991200937696080 This interview is part of a series produced by The NextGen…
How much do you know about the photographs in your family history collection? How much do you want future generations to know? You might be surprised to realize how much context you can discover for each photo in your stash. Follow the step-by-step template to craft a citation for the photos in your possession so that all the details will be preserved for the future generations of your family.
Studying our family tree teaches us so much more than the simple facts of our ancestry. One life principle that genealogy teaches us is perspective: “the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance”* Here are three things we learn about perspective. 3 Things Genealogy Teaches Us About Perspective 1. Life is Short Whether individuals in your family…
Take-Aways from Hurricane Harvey September is National Preparedness Month and October is National Family History Month. As a portion of the United States reels from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, genealogists have much to consider this autumn. The theme of National Preparedness Month is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”…
In this last installment of Family Reunion activities for all ages, I will be sharing my personal favorite. At your next family reunion, Pass on a Tradition! What connects us more as families than the traditions that we follow, that we can count on and expect? These traditions are what makes family…
A little over 17 years ago, I graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in Family History-Genealogy from Brigham Young University. This was a big deal to me! It had been a lifelong goal, and I was the first woman in my direct family lines to graduate from college. I…
Are you looking for a way to share your family history at your next reunion without making it seem boring and stuffy? How about setting up a Family Museum at your event! In this tutorial, learn how to make your Family Museum appeal to all ages. Tips for Setting Up…
Throughout August, I am sharing fun family reunion ideas for all ages. So far, we have discussed using Google Slides to create a family reunion quiz, and an easy Look-Alike contest which can be played three different ways. This week, I want to share how to have a Photo Re-Creation…
Just as summer is winding down, and the regular routine of school settles back in, my schedule will also slow down… right? Well, no, because there are wonderful genealogy conferences coming in September! I have the opportunity to teach several classes at these conferences, and my husband and I will…
