Roots Tech, Are You Going?

As the owner of Shop the Hound, I go to a lot of genealogy conferences and trade shows. So one of my favorite things is to go to is  Roots … Continue Reading →

Wave Rocketbook – Genealogy Rewind – Getting My Poop In A Group

So my quest to “Get my poop in a group” continues. When I did my desk space tidy up I also made one other purchase. I actually purchased it at … Continue Reading →

This September is Save Your Photo Month (and we’re getting a head start)

September is Save Your Photo Month and the Family History Hound wanted to get a head start by having a contest. From now and until August 20, 2017, at 11:45 … Continue Reading →

DNA Cousins Wanted

You know me I’m always looking for cousins and because I live in Canada I’m happy to announce that AncestryDNA is having a sale I’m especially hoping that someone connected … Continue Reading →

I Have To Tell You

I typically post my blog on Wednesday but there are a few things that I wanted to let you know and I couldn’t wait until them. I have a tree … Continue Reading →

It’s Time To Get Organized – My Genealogy Rewind or Getting My Poop In A Group

I remember when I first started doing genealogy someone said you can tell a genealogist by the mounds of papers they have on and around their desk. Over the years … Continue Reading →

Hot August DNA Sales

DNA can be a puzzle but saving on DNA isn’t a puzzle at all. August looks like a great month to purchase a DNA kit. Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) Sale … Continue Reading →

Are You Getting Social?

Social media has become a huge part of our lives. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube,  Pinterest, LinkedIn and that’s just a few of the ones that I use. At times it … Continue Reading →

What Do You Take To A 80th Birthday Party?

Last weekend I went to my Uncle Ken’s 80th birthday party; Uncle Ken is my mom’s younger brother. My husband and I decided that it was such a warm day … Continue Reading →

Keep Calm AncestryDNA Changes Aren’t The End Of The World

You may have read Ann Swayne’s blog post regarding the upcoming changes to roles of users of the AncestryDNA site. To read the blog click HERE. There’s no need to … Continue Reading →