Tips for Creating a Family Tree, Heritage or Genealogy Photo Book |
**Post updated March 2020**With the passing of a beloved aunt a few months ago, I acquired a box of old family photos that she had stashed away. As I went through them they brought back fond memories of my childhood, and a small amount of horror as I saw a few of my hideous hairdos […]
Week 3: Top Five Questions to ask your Parents or Grandparents about their teenage years
KEEP THIS GOING - WEEK 3: TEENAGE YEARS - 5 Questions to ask my parents or grandparents this week: Who did you have a “crush” on? Tell me about your first date. What famous person did you look up to What jobs did you have and how much did you earn? Tell me about when you learned to drive a car. Who taught you? What type of car was it? That's it!! Easy right? Click here to view week 1 and week 2 questions >> "Keep Connecting The Dots!" -Sarah
Family History Binder
I have been doing my family history research from time to time. I still have so much information to gather but it does not discourage me but...
The easiest search log we may ever use
the easiest search log we may ever use in genealogy and family history research
Creative "Try"als
Hello and thank you for stopping by my blog! If you have been here before you know that I like to make unique gifts. One thing I strive to do with my gift giving is to add value and meaning to the recipients life. That is especially true when it comes to a wedding gift. I had so much fun making this one - a wedding gift inspired by love songs. The title of the gift is inspired by the song, "Love You Like a Love Song" by Selena Gomez. The other songs I chose helped me with what I purchased…
Create a Family History Book for the Holidays
A family history photo book would make a meaningful holiday gift. We'll share five ways to make your family history book project manageable.
Tips for Creating a Family Tree, Heritage or Genealogy Photo Book |
**Post updated March 2020**With the passing of a beloved aunt a few months ago, I acquired a box of old family photos that she had stashed away. As I went through them they brought back fond memories of my childhood, and a small amount of horror as I saw a few of my hideous hairdos […]
5 Questions To Ask Your Parents or Grandparents This Week. Week 1
I am so grateful I took the time to interview my grandma before her passing. When I first started asking her questions about her life growing up, she was very hesitant and would frequently say "we were seen and not heard in my day". As sad as that is, it was also true. She lived a life of not expressing herself and not asking questions. However, I wanted more than anything to gain a deeper knowledge about her life, so I started small. Each week I would call her on the phone and talk about…
Keeping Track of those "Heirlooms" and Confused Frogs
My mom was here the other day and we were looking at old photos and found some photos of furniture that belonged to my great grandparents. One of those pieces, a chair, I have in my house. It made me think about the "stuff" I have around my own house. My boys have no idea what might be a family piece vs something I picked up on the side of the road. Sure, nothing is an antique that would make them rich (that I know of!), but one day they may want to know if any of this "stuff" has special…