DNA Test The Elders in Your Family

    My children know, or at least they should know, that they won’t be getting some large inheritance because I’m spending all my money on DNA testing.  Well that … Continue Reading →

It Really is in the Mail

One thing I recall as a child, was that it was neat when you got something in the mail. Now it seems like that doesn’t happen very often now, except for … Continue Reading →

Distracted or Social Media Junky… Oh Look; Squirrel

Over the past couple of years I’ve realized that I’ve become more distracted. It’s either that or social media has created this. Either way I seem to be on the go and … Continue Reading →

Ready Set; Organize

Today we continue with organizing… Well at least I’m try to do that.  The book I was telling you about; The 1-week Self-Organization Challenge by Simon Wright tells us; you … Continue Reading →

I Need to Get Organized

Often as with any hobby, it’s all about staying organized. This is something that I’m not terribly at but I’m far from perfect. Shhhh, don’t tell my husband because he … Continue Reading →

Ancestor Trading Cards and Other Photo Ideas

As I’ve mentioned before collecting family photos seem to be a by-product of family history.  I know I’ve gone to my aunt’s home; Flip Pal  (shameless plug) in hand and … Continue Reading →

Out of Power and a Blog to Write

It’s never a good idea to leave a post until the last-minute. Why? Well because you just might have someone hit a power pole in the area and not have … Continue Reading →

Family Photos – Get Out Your Creative Thinking Cap

When you have an interest in family history I think an off shoot  of that is that you try to find and preserve family photos. I know for me, family … Continue Reading →

In Search of Willie Beaton

Today I  continue with what I call the “Beaton/Batten” Mystery. So as I told you; when I was in Victoria, British Columbia I had a chance to go to several … Continue Reading →

Boy Was I Wrong (I thought I wasn’t going to do genealogy)

If you’ve been reading along then you know that my husband; Kevin and I, were away to a Harley Rally in Victoria, British Columbia. We had a great time with … Continue Reading →