14 May 2012 09:37 PM
As parents, we want our children to grow up with a strong sense of family. We want them to know where they came from just as much as we want them to discover who they are.
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26 Apr 2012 09:35 PM
While family trees and genealogy research are important tools for learning about one's family history, relationships with those family members that are still living are the means by which we deve...
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06 Apr 2012 07:35 PM
Genealogy is the study of family. This includes research that involves digging through archives, both digital and paper. It also involves the collection of family stories. Often, those stories tell more about a person's family tree than the vital records will.
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16 Mar 2012 11:45 PM
A St. Patrick's Day parade is a great way for people of all ages to celebrate the holiday. Those who have Irish heritage are likely to be looking forward to attending a parade on March 17, 2012. Some places have decided to hold their parade a day early. However, there will still be plenty of St.
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29 Feb 2012 10:38 PM
So, you are planning a family reunion for some time this year. You may have some of the details already taken care of such as the date, location, guest list, and food. All of these things contribute to a wonderful reunion.
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27 Feb 2012 08:33 PM
Now that you have decided to plan a family reunion and you have figured out who you will invite, the date of the event, and a general geographic area where the event will take place, it is time to get to the fun work of figuring out the rest of the details for the reunion.
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26 Feb 2012 11:24 PM
If the cold, gray days of February have you wishing for warmer weather but a trip to a sunny locale is not possible right now, planning a family reunion for this summer may be a fun way to get your mind off of winter. Summer is a popular time for family gatherings both large and small.
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22 Feb 2012 09:44 PM
Genealogy isn't only about looking up documents, and doing searches on websites. It can also be about documenting important pieces of family history. This includes the foods that you associate with the family member who used to make it.
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24 Jan 2012 10:13 PM
If you are thinking of planning a family reunion, have you considered doing much of your event planning via Facebook? One of my husband's second cousins is planning a reunion for this July. A few months ago she created a Facebook group for all of the family members that have Facebook accounts.
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23 Jan 2012 10:33 PM
With the Super Bowl just a couple of weeks away, now is a good time to think about sports and how they relate to family history. Whether you have athletes in the family, sports fans, or both, it is very likely that at least some family members have an interest in sports.
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