Make the Most of Your AncestryDNA Results – The Ultimate Checklist
I just launched my newest video with seven things that you can do to make cousin connections at Ancestry. You can watch it HERE. While I make no guarantees, I’m … Continue Reading →
Full Text Search – Did FamilySearch Just Break My Brickwall?
Two days ago, I was so excited about something I found on FamilySearch that I created a video showing the process on my YouTube channel. The day started by looking … Continue Reading →
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 →