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Five Free Fun Ideas Your Family Probably Isn’t Doing

By now you know how to save money on family fun, but are you really taking advantage of all of the fun family free stuff that is out there? There are plenty of things to do, to see and to learn that can be geared toward the different talents and interests of yourself, your kids and the family as a whole. If your family isn’t doing them, you could be losing out on a lot of free fun. 1. Join free classes and clubs. There are a number of free classes and clubs out there, just waiting for someone to … Continue reading →

What’s New at FamilySearch? – Week of July 12, 2012

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FamilySearch is the free-to-use genealogy website that is run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Genealogists of any faith, or who have no religious beliefs, are welcome to use the website. It updates frequently with new resources. Here is what’s new at FamilySearch this week. FamilySearch volunteers are still working on the 1940 Census Index Project. A blog post on July 6, 2012, reports that the effort is “Going Strong”. As of that date, they have indexed 82% of the entire collection. A total of 29 states are fully indexed and available to be searched. There … Continue reading →

Ideas For Putting Together Your Family History

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Part of genealogy research includes finding interesting stories from the history of your family. These types of stories are often handed down by “word of mouth”. It is important to save them before they are forgotten. Here are a few ideas on how to put together your family history before it disappears. There are plenty of good reasons why you should make some sort of record of your family history. Doing so preserves it for future generations. It is a way of making sure that those interesting stories, photos, and voices don’t get lost over time. The way you choose … Continue reading →

Tree-Sitting

In our front yard there sits a tree. This tree very clearly took root prior to my birth. This tree is beautiful and my family and I currently cherish it. After having lived in what was practically a desert for a number of years we are very excited to have such clear signs of vibrant life so close to home. Our front yard is a cherished part of our new home. Every single time we open the door or look out of the window we see this magnificent tree. Our son has taken it upon himself to appreciate the tree … Continue reading →

Fun Gifts For the Genealogists in Your Family

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What do you give to the person who loves a hobby that you don’t do, (or really understand)? This is a dilemma that family members of genealogists face every year. Whenever you are seeking unique, amusing, gifts, that genealogists will consider to be fun, it’s advisable to plan ahead. There are some great gift choices out there, if you know where to look. It isn’t easy to shop for fun gifts that will put a smile on the face of the genealogist in your life. You might not have any way to know, for certain, if that person currently has … Continue reading →

Family Tree Magazine Picks 101 Best Websites of 2010

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There are a plethora of genealogy related websites out there, and you cannot possibly test out all of them yourself. Sometimes, it’s nice to get an expert opinion about which sites are good, which are only okay, and which are so bad that they should be avoided completely. Family Tree Magazine came up with a list of their picks for the top 101 genealogy websites. Family Tree Magazine was founded in 1999. It is America’s #1 family history magazine. It covers a variety of topics that would be of interest to genealogists, from tips for genealogy research, to ideas for … Continue reading →

More Ideas for Family Bonding

Obviously, organizing a rummage sale is not the only way to strengthen the parent-child bond. In fact, up until yesterday, I wouldn’t have even considered it as an option. However, it just goes to prove that you don’t have to take an expensive vacation or take off an entire week from work in order to make special memories with your son or daughter. If you are looking for easy and affordable ways to connect with your children during the Memorial Day weekend, consider these fun activities: DIY Chia Head: Hand out a Styrofoam or plastic cup to each of your … Continue reading →

The Art of Family Storytelling

Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the nuts and bolts of genealogy research – the names, dates, and records that you painstakingly search and record in order to preserve your family’s history for future generations. There are many other aspects of genealogy, and today I would like to take a closer look at one that is becoming a lost art – family storytelling. The phrase “family storytelling” may bring back memories of those times that your Grandpa got that twinkle in his eye and began to tell his most recent hunting story or the time when your … Continue reading →

Plan A Family Reunion This Summer

If it has been quite some time since your family last had a family reunion, now may be a good time to think about why. Here are a few common reasons that families put off having family reunions along with some suggestions to help you get around those reasons and plan a great gathering for your family this summer. With the way the economy is, money could be one reason that your family has not had a reunion lately. The good news is that you don’t need to keep holding out until the economy shapes up. By keeping your reunion … Continue reading →

More Spring Break Scrapbook Ideas

You know you are a diehard scrapper when you actually look forward to the end of your spring break getaway, so you can go home and start crafting your vacation memory book. For scrapbook junkies a vacation is a means to an end. The minute they get home from the beach, the slopes or their favorite foreign city they get busy organizing their memorabilia, printing up photographs and shopping for embellishments. My aunt does it all the time. She and her family barely get through the door and she’s already sketching potential layouts. If you are looking to make the … Continue reading →