Summer is in full swing and what better way to celebrate than with a family reunion with some fun DIY Family Reunion Games.
How to Start a Family Tree
Starting a family tree can be a rewarding project, but where do you begin? A lot of people think you can just dive in, put a lot of names on a tree and like magic you have a complete family tree. Unfortunately, genealogy is not that simple. There are countless hours involved, weeding through endless…
Books for Genealogy Lovers
As much as I love genealogy, it is not my only passion. I absolutely love reading. I read everything I can get my hands on. My husband often tells me that if toilet paper had writing, that I would read that, too. That is why today we are going to be talking about books for…
Genealogy Software vs Online
Over the years, I have been asked many times if it is better to use a genealogy software that is installed on a computer or an online website that specializes in genealogy and family trees. The honest answer to this is preference. There are pros and cons to each and I personally use both. So…
Learn How to do Genealogy
Like any project you start, you don’t start out knowing how to do genealogy. There is learning and research, trial and error. But if you are a beginner and want to know how to start your family tree, there are a lot of ways available to learn how to do genealogy. Free Genealogy Learning Learning…
Free Genealogy Software Downloads
If you are researching your family tree online or have a lot of documents you need to keep organized, a good genealogy software is essential. However, not everyone can afford to pay top dollar for software, especially if you are researching your family history as a hobby. There are some great free genealogy software downloads…
Genealogy Software for Beginners
I started researching my family history long before I purchased my first computer. My research was old school in notebooks and on every scrap of paper I could find. When I got my first computer, I was elated to find it came with a genealogy software bundle, but soon found it bulky and difficult to…
Are cousins immediate family?
If your family is like mine, it’s a hodgepodge of biological family with friends that you consider a part your family. I have a few friends that I am closer to than some of my own blood relatives and often tell them that they were they best family I could have ever handpicked. Unfortunately, even…
Holiday Family Treasured Recipes
It seems that every family has their own set of favorite recipes. These recipes end up in our weekly meal plans and on our dinner tables often. Then you have the holiday family treasured recipes that are those special dishes you only see once a year or on special occasions. My sister and I were…
Why are Birth Certificates Important?
We all know how much you need your birth certificate. If you have ever needed to apply for anything such as a Social Security, a Passport, or even to sign up for school, you have needed your birth certificate to prove who you are. Birth certificates are also important to genealogist. With a birth certificate,…