“Remember who you are.” It’s a simple phrase, but one with deep meaning. I have said it many times as my children have walked out
Remember Who You Are
The power of remembering ancestors
Sometimes events happen in life that force us to remember. We go about our hectic lives – taking kids to soccer and football, or picking
Ogden’s New FamilySearch Center Makes its Debut – Five Reasons Why You Must Check it Out
Ogden’s new FamilySearch Center opens its doors to the public this week and if you live anywhere near it, you must stop by. Not only
I almost died – and what changed after
While teaching a class in California, a man told me about the time he almost died and what changed after. This was in response to
Writing a personal history, journal ideas and why it’s important
Journaling. Journal ideas. Personal histories. Bullet journaling. Personal stories. Photo journaling. These are all avenues to tell your own personal story and create something for
RootsMagic vs. Legacy – pros and cons
RootsMagic vs. Legacy? For me, genealogy software is a must when doing any kind of family history work. It gives me a database for all
Power of Place
The power of place. What does it mean to you? For me, it means drawing home. Ogden, Utah is where I call home. It is
RootsTech 2019: An Event Full of Wow. Read my top 7 Takeaways
Wow is the best word to describe RootsTech 2019. Major announcements, new discoveries, new connections and an incredible sense of belonging were all felt this
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
The hard stuff. How do we overcome it and then write about it?
One of my favorite questions to ask is, “When is a time you didn’t think you would make it?” Is it tough to answer? Yes!