Creating a Digital Filing System for Records

This photo was created using ChatGPT How to Keep Your Genealogy Files from Becoming a Digital Disaster Raise your hand if this sounds familiar:You download a birth record from Ancestry. … Continue Reading →

Sorting Basics – What to Do First with That Big Scary Box of Photos

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Conquering the Chaos Let’s talk about the box. You know the one I mean. I call it the “Scary Box”. The one on the top shelf … Continue Reading →

What Is a Family History Home?

I choose that my Family History Home is at FOREVER, but you can have yours wherever you want. Create Yours Digitally or Physically When you hear the term “Family History … Continue Reading →

Why Organizing Your Genealogy and Photos Matters

Let me ask you a question:Have you ever opened a box of family photos or a folder of genealogy records and instantly felt overwhelmed? You’re not alone. As genealogists, photo … Continue Reading →

Are Genealogist Different?

A friend recently shared with me a survey conducted by ScanMyPhotos, which revealed that only 24% of people who are digitizing photos and old media have completed the task. It got me … Continue Reading →

Genealogy Sunday – Telling A Lost Family Story

One of the lost family stories I found was on a trip to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. I looked at some research guides and discovered the “Returning Soldiers” file. … Continue Reading →

Sunday Is My Genealogy Day – Ancestry Profile Project

Recently, I’ve decided to commit one day a week to my genealogy. Over the years, my passion has evolved into client work, blog posts, YouTube videos, and presentations. Don’t get … Continue Reading →

Countdown To May and Organizing Your Photos

In just a few days, it will be May, and I have a new tracker that you’re going to love. You can track the amount of time you spend working … Continue Reading →

Organizing the Past: A New Year’s Genealogy Resolution

In the past, I’d decided that making New Year’s resolutions was setting yourself up for failure. Well, at least that was the case with dieting. But genealogy is another matter. … Continue Reading →

Tackling Procrastination: A Genealogist’s Approach to a Clutter-Free Life

Imagine created by DALL-E and Ellen. I’m excited to share a series of decluttering blogs with you. For those eager for even more insights, I invite you to explore the … Continue Reading →