Memory Keeper: Childhood Journals

Memory Keeper: Childhood Journals

Writing down my children’s stories and documenting my own reflections is an important part of my family history journey. I cherish the childhood journals we use and love sharing them with my kids, who will one day inherit them. In this post, I’ll discuss my reasons for journaling and share my favorite with you.

Understanding Ancestors: Swedish Edition

Understanding Ancestors: Swedish Edition

In this edition of Understanding Ancestors, we’ll take a quick peek at Swedish immigration to the United States. I have always been the most interested and connected to my Scandinavian roots and I am excited to dive into this with you!

Genealogy 101: Marriage Records

Genealogy 101: Marriage Records

In this third installment of Genealogy 101, we’ll review the information contained in marriage records (licenses and certificates) and how to find them. Marriage records can be a great way to find family history information, including names, birthdates, parents, and locations your ancestors are associated with. They are great resources for your ancestry research. Let’s get going!

Memory Keeper: Nursery Shelf with Hooks

Memory Keeper: Nursery Shelf with Hooks

I love filling our children’s rooms with meaningful, handmade objects. I hope that as they grow older they will appreciate the thought and time we put into creating a unique space for them. In this post, we’ll walk through the steps to create a personalized shelf for your little one—or for yourself!

Home Historian: How to Organize Family History Documents

Home Historian: How to Organize Family History Documents

Without an organization system, keeping track of family research documents can be a messy business. Check out how I organize my materials and how it has completely changed the way I do genealogy. Plus, get my FREE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST to help you in your own organizational journey.