Category: General
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7 Tips for Gathering Photos to Preserve Your Family History
Visual storytelling plays a crucial role in preserving family history and ensuring that future generations have a window into the lives of their ancestors. Photographs, in particular, offer a unique and powerful way to capture moments, relationships, and emotions. In this article, we will explore seven tips for gathering and organizing photos to create a…
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Crafting a Poignant and Vivid Obituary: A Guide to Honoring a Loved One’s Memory
An obituary is more than just an announcement of someone’s passing; it’s a tribute that captures the essence of their life, their personality, and their impact on others. Writing a poignant and vivid obituary can be a challenging task, especially during a time of grief. However, with thoughtful reflection and attention to detail, you can…
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Creating a Monthly Family Zine: A Fun and Inspiring Way to Document Your Family History
Family history is more than just names and dates – it’s about capturing the essence of our lives, our stories, and our connections. A fantastic way to engage your children in this process is by creating a monthly family zine together. This fun and collaborative project not only encourages creativity but also helps you document…
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Preserving Your Children’s Refrigerator Art: A Cherished Piece of Family History
As parents, we’ve all been there – our little ones excitedly hand us their latest masterpiece, and we proudly display it on the refrigerator for all to see. But as time passes and new drawings replace old ones, we may wonder how to keep these precious memories alive. In this article, we’ll explore some creative…
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Organizing a Card Shower: A Step-by-Step Guide
A card shower is a heartwarming way to celebrate a special occasion or show support for someone going through a challenging time. It involves gathering a group of people to send cards, letters, or notes to the recipient, creating a “shower” of love and well-wishes. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or to offer…
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Crafting Your Legacy: A Guide to Creating a Family History Book
A family history book is a beautiful way to preserve and share the stories, memories, and experiences of your ancestors. It’s a tangible connection to your past, a treasure trove of wisdom and love that can be passed down through generations. If you’re interested in creating a family history book but don’t know where to…
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Transcribing History: Using Adobe Premiere for Archiving Oral Histories
When it comes to preserving our rich history, oral accounts are invaluable. They provide a personal touch and an emotional connection that written records often lack. However, transcribing these oral histories can be a daunting task, especially when you have hours of audio to go through. Adobe Premiere, a powerful video editing software, can also…
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Blog Roll
I found this list on Empty Branches on the Family Tree and will be going through it myself. For a VERY comprehensive list of genealogy blogs, visit GeneaBloggers. A Family Tapestry A Genealogist in the Archives A Genealogist’s Path to History a3Genealogy ABT UNK AK’s Genealogy Research Alice Childs Amy Johnson Crow Blog Ancestor Network Ancestral…
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