When I started using the internet to search my family history, one of the questions I kept finding myself asking was, are there any good free genealogy websites? My family was young, we lived paycheck to paycheck, and something like a subscription to a website was not affordable to us. By trying to keep…
Are Ancestry DNA Kits Worth It?
I have been asked several times by family and friends, now that I have done the Ancestry DNA test, if I think it is worth it. I have been working on my family tree since I was 13 years old and let me tell you, that was a lot of years ago. I have searched…
Planning a family reunion on a budget
Family reunions are a lot of work and can cost a lot of money, but it is worth it to be able to spend quality time with family members you don’t see very often. Creating a budget and sticking to it can make this occasion not only fun but affordable. Family reunion interest letter Before…
Tips for Organizing Genealogy Research
When I started researching my family history, I threw everything together in a box and hoped for the best. Photos, documents, books, it didn’t matter. Everything went into “The Box”. I worked on my family history in spurts, so it seemed like no big deal that it was all piled together. Genealogy organization was not…
What cousin are they? -How to understand family relationships
Understanding cousin relationships can be difficult. If you have ever wondered “what is my cousin’s child to my child?” or heard someone say something like “He is my 2rd cousin once removed” it can be confusing. What does it mean? How can a cousin be removed? I am hoping to make it a bit easier…