What Is Artisan 6 And What Can It Do For You?

I’ve been using Artisan for twenty-plus years. When I first started using it, it was part of Creative Memories. That company had some issues, and so it closed, but then … 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 →

Shasta Cafe Vibes and a Yard Sale Treasure

Today I went to a yard sale… which isn’t that strange because I’ve always loved going, and in fact it’s often a Saturday pastime for my cousin Bev and me. … Continue Reading →

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 →

Preservation of Recordings

I just saw a video from CBS News discussing how the Smithsonian is preserving its own audio cassette recordings. I’ve shared the video below. Cassette tapes were first introduced by … 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 →

The Miracle Morning for Genealogists: A Daily Ritual to Power Up Your Passion

I think I’ve told you before that I spend a lot of time in the car, and when I’m driving, I enjoy reading self-help books. Two books that have really … Continue Reading →