Let’s do good together! Whether you have five minutes or lots of time to spare, there are many ways to serve through doing family history! From tagging photos to transcribing texts to reuniting heirlooms with families. This post and the upcoming RootsTech class will help you find a family history Read more…
When I stepped foot on the Ricks College campus during the summer of 1999, little did I know that I was retracing my own ancestors’ steps. While it was only my home for four years during college, Rexburg, Idaho, will always have a special place in my heart. One of Read more…
Grateful to be partnering with Havenlight Art for the Let Art Be Your Voice Blog Tour and $200 Havenlight giveaway! All opinions are my own. Every now and then a piece of art speaks to me and strikes a chord in my heart. That’s how I feel about this beautifully-inspiring Read more…
Need a kick start writing your family stories? Ready to write your own personal history? Can’t wait to share juicy tidbits you’ve discovered about ancestors? Eager to post stories and discoveries for your family to read? Needing to get all the research you’ve conducted in a readable/consumable format? Wanting to Read more…
Looking to connect with or be inspired by family history accounts on Instagram? This list will grow and eventually be made into a downloadable PDF. Don’t see your favorite account? Leave it in a comment or fill out this form: Genealogy Challenge Accounts @21DayConnect – A 21 Day Experiment exploring Read more…
Welcome to a directory for many of the best genealogy and family history hashtags on Twitter! Ready to dive in and discover the best hashtags to use for family history when you Tweet? You are in the right place! Keep reading for a list of my favorites! But first, here’s Read more…
Looking to connect with other genealogists and people interested in family history on Twitter? This Twitter party directory is for you! From historians, to genealogists, to hobbyists – these Twitter parties are a great place for anyone looking to crowdsource historical information on Twitter. Whether you want to share a Read more…
How do I get my kids excited about family history? That’s a question I hear a lot! I’ve tried many different ideas over the years and I keep coming back to these four simple statements: Meet them where they are at. Meet them where it matters. Meet them at the Read more…
Looking for easy and fun, yet still educational things to do with your children? Activities that help us explore our family tree fit that bill perfectly for us! I believe with all my heart that knowing and sharing our family stories can help us when times are hard. It’s Read more…
A visit to the Mormon Battalion Historic Site is an absolute must for your trip to San Diego, California. After a whirlwind week of amusement parks, I know that my family is ready to move at a slower pace, but still have fun and be entertained. The interpretive and interactive Read more…