It’s been years since I first watched the movie Coco, but each time I watch it I am moved and it brings out new emotions
Coco movie reminds us what is truly important – family – past, present and future
The power of remembering ancestors
Sometimes events happen in life that force us to remember. The power of remembering ancestors is strong and innate. It’s been interesting that living through
Pioneer Stories Help us Work Harder, Be More Grateful
How does hearing pioneer stories affect you? One hot, sticky summer evening my husband was talking to a room full of teenagers about how to
The benefits of music and memory
Music and memories go together. Music fills the whole body with joy. Music heals. Studies show that music is a powerful treatment for mental health,
Is Family Storytelling and Family History for Kids? Yes!
When we hear the words family history or even family storytelling our minds often picture a little old gray-haired lady in a jogging suit and
Children, technology and family stories = magic
I love technology. It makes my job pretty wonderful. Well, I want to love technology, but there are some nuances that stump me on the
16 Tips to digitize slides, photos, and other family history
If you are wondering how to digitize slides, photos, audio, and other heirlooms you have come to the right place. In our work telling people’s
Animoto and Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Videos- 10 ideas
Why video? One reason is that young people are becoming wired for it and if we want to reach them, we have to meet them
How to write about hardship and war – and why you should
In times of uncertainty and world conflict, our minds may turn to the past for insights. What have you experienced in your own lifetime that
RootsTech 2022 – It’s All About Connection
RootsTech’s 2022 theme “Choose Connection” created a simple bottom line for the world’s largest family history conference – it’s all about connection! This year, possibly