Cooking With Family – I’m Creating A Cookbook

In my efforts to downsize and organize the things I received from my parents, I came across my mom’s recipes. I’ve always wanted to do something with them, especially the … Continue Reading →

Ancestry Only Took 9 Days – 1931 Canada Census

I know what I’ll be doing this weekend. I’ll be searching the 1931 Canada Census to find the members of my family that I haven’t had a chance to look … Continue Reading →

The 1931 Canadian Census Release And A Special Lady

(Learn about Christina later in the blog) June 1, 2023, was the release of the 1931 Canadian Census, and despite all the preparation that Library and Archives Canada said they … Continue Reading →

The Day Tina Died

Sometimes it’s pretty astonishing how someone you’ve never met can impact your life. Yesterday, May 24, 2023, the world learned that the iconic singer; Tina Turner died at 81, and it felt so surreal because I’d just been thinking about her a couple of days ago and about a trip, I’d gone on with my mom. Continue Reading →

My Dad In The News

The other day on Facebook, I got a memory of my Dad and my dog Cali spending time together when I was helping him with a yard sale at the … Continue Reading →

The 1931 Canadian Census Is Coming

In case you haven’t heard, on June 1, 2023, Library and Archives Canada will be releasing the 1931 Canadian Census to the public. That’s just three short weeks away. This will be an exciting day for genealogists whose families lived in Canada. Continue Reading →

What’s Old & What’s New At Ancestry?

When I started writing this blog, I realized that “NEW” is relative. Meaning new could be as of today, or if you haven’t been to the Ancestry site for a … Continue Reading →

April 26, is “Get Organized Day”

Getting organized is something many of us think about, sometimes every day. For some, it might not be just “thinking about it.” Sometimes, those thoughts might be more nagging than … Continue Reading →

Let’s Create A Family Heirloom Book During Family History Month

If you’re like me you have things around your home that you might deem family heirlooms. Some may be valuable but some are just things you love and are priceless … Continue Reading →

My Ancestor Communities on Ancestry

One of Ancestry’s features, when you do a DNA test, is Communities. These communities are part of your DNA Story or Ethnicity and are included in the price of your … Continue Reading →