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    Genealogy Research,  Heritage Travel

    Genealogy Can (& Should) Be a Mulit-Sensory Experience

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      Experience genealogy and connect with your ancestors with all of your senses! See what they saw, taste what ate, hear what they heard! I love to travel, and am fortunate to have traveled quite a bit in my life.  I’m up for most any kind of travel. I love long road trips and short trips. I love to experience the outdoors, and I can lose myself in the history of an area and its local museums. And, of course, you, dear readers, know my love of genealogy! If I can combine the two – genealogy + travel – even better! It’s travel to those out of the way places…

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    You Suspect Your Ancestor Changed His Name – Now What?

    January 30, 2017
    Non-population schedules benefit the genealogy researcher by providing an opportunity to learn more an ancestor and their role in the community.

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Non-Population Schedules

    July 18, 2018
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    Genealogy Gift Guides,  Heritage Travel

    The Perfect Family History Gifts For the Genealogy Lover

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      Family history gifts genealogy researchers really want! Thrill family with these unique heritage gift ideas. Your one-stop gift guide. Gift shopping can be difficult. Do you ever feel like you have run out of gift giving ideas just when the holidays or a birthday roll around? It’s okay, I do, too! If you have a family historian or genealogy enthusiast on your gift shopping list, I’ve got the perfect family history gift suggestions to jump start you shopping.  Actually, I think you’ll like the list so much, you will find yourself shopping for yourself! Don’t worry, I won’t tell! The family history gift ideas below are great for any…

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    November 21, 2016
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    Genealogy Resources,  Heritage Travel

    Explore Your Culinary Heritage During Your Genealogy Tour

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    Discovering your culinary heritage provides insight into your ancestors’ lives and ethnic background. Find out what your ancestors ate. Food is a big part of our culture and heritage. Food unites us, and foods bond us. We may gather around a table as a family or we simply prepare and eat foods tradionally made in our families. Either food has a unique way of uniting family and friends.  Think about the most important events or periods in your life- celebrations, losses, travels, transitions. A lot of those memories involve food, right? The foods we cook and eat tell stories of who we are and where we’ve been. The foods we…

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    Is your genealogy research stuck? Try these 6 uncommon or "out fo the genealogy box" resources! You'll be glad you did.

    Uncommon Genealogy Resources – 6 “Outside of the Genealogy Box” Resources!

    March 20, 2017

    Gift Guide For Coffee Lovers

    September 8, 2017
    Find genealogy related gift ideas on Etsy! Focused on handmade and vintage items, Etsy is the perfect place to find unique gifts for the genealogist.

    Etsy Gift Guide for Genealogists

    November 21, 2017
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    Creating Your Own Cemetery Tours: Find Your Ancestor’s Grave

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    Cemetery tours are a critical part of genealogy research. Take a cemetery walk to learn more about your ancestors. Cemetery research is one of my favorite ways to learn about my ancestors. Because of this, my kids think I’m a bit weird.   Okay, they are young adults, but I don’t think they share my love of cemeteries with their friends. Have you ever taken an actual cemetery tour? Your tour can be on your own in a small cemetery or a more formal tour with a guide. What You Can Learn From A Cemetery Tour Invariably, those of us who have gone on a hertiage type trip to literally “walk…

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    Don't miss out on important genealogical information by not checking out the vertical files at your state or local archives. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Vertical Files

    July 5, 2018
    Have you ever attended an NGS Family History conference? Just imagine....4 days of nothing but learning about genealogy. Talking about your ancestors. Meeting like minded genealogists. You might even meet a cousin or two. Use these tips for having a fantastic genealogy conference experience!

    5 Tips To Have A Fantastic First Genealogy Conference Experience

    April 20, 2017
    Are you getting the most out of your cemetery research? Are you finding all of the possible clues to help you jump start your genealogy research? #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Cemetery Research

    July 3, 2018
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Welcome! I’m Lisa. I believe researching your genealogy does not have to be overwhelming. All you need is a solid plan, a genealogy toolbox and the knowledge to use those tools. Read more….

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