Research Logs: The Tool Behind Real Genealogy Work
At the end of December, I posted my intended list of blog topics for my blog and Substack account. If you want to see the list, I’ll be posting the … Continue Reading →
Category: Knowledge is Power
Why Do People Do Genealogy?
Are We Puzzle Makers, Storytellers, or Detectives in Disguise? To me, genealogy isn’t just a hobby. People often assume genealogy is about names, dates, and charts. But anyone who has … Continue Reading →
Finch – A Self Care Pet That Just Might Help You
You know me, I’m all about finding tools that might help you (because they help me) get the things done that you want to get done. I have apps for … Continue Reading →
Ending the Year with Intention, Not Pressure
As the year winds down, I find myself doing something I encourage others to do often: pausing long enough to notice what actually worked. Continue Reading →
Week Two: Declutter & Digitize – Preserve Before the Holidays
November is Family History Month, so it’s the perfect time to get family stories, photos, and memories ready for the holidays — when families gather and stories are shared. Last … Continue Reading →
Slow and Steady Wins The Race
Recently, one of my friends posted that they had lost 65 lbs since the beginning of 2025. It wasn’t because they’d undergone a medical intervention; instead, they had chosen to … Continue Reading →
🐾 Family Myth Monday: Digging Into the Truth Behind Our Family Stories
Every family has them — the stories that have been told for generations around the dinner table, passed down with a wink and a “Well, that’s what Grandma always said.” … Continue Reading →
Are You In The Driver’s Seat When It Comes To Organizing Your Photos?
Are you in the driver’s seat when it comes to organizing your digital life? I’m referring to photos, videos, audio recordings, and any other important documents. Or are you thinking, … Continue Reading →
A DNA Wreath
This past Sunday, I had plans to go to the lake. If not that, then there is always something around my place that needs staining or painting, but instead, I … 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 →