Posts Tagged With: Branching Out
New Course: Creating Genealogy Programs for Adults & the Younger Generation
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has a new course, Creating Genealogy Programs for Adults & the Younger Generation. This excellent course was written by Jennifer Holik who has authored a number of books about developing genealogy programs for children and societies/libraries. The first course start date is Monday, March 4, 2013 and will be [...]
Follow Friday – Archives.com Expert Series
Do you know about the Archives.com Expert Series of articles? You can find articles written by leading genealogists on almost every topic you can think of. Several of my Archives.com articles have been published. Here is the most current list. Connecting Children With Their Past Telling the Stories of the Lost Places to Discover [...]
Branching Out! Genealogy for Kids and Adults at Casa Italia
I am presenting a kids and parent genealogy workshop in March for children grades 4-12 and their adult companion at Casa Italia. We will cover the basic charts and records needed to begin, talk about possible projects you can do at home, and tell lots of stories. We will also take a short tour of [...]
I’m Taking The Family History Writing Challenge
In my quest to create a genealogy department at Casa Italia and provide resources for researchers and writers, I decided to participate in the Armchair Genealogist’s Family History Writing Challenge for February. I attempt to write daily but it doesn’t always happen and I have a book about my military ancestors to finish among many [...]
Writing Legacy QuickGuides
I have been a busy bee writing, writing, writing! Just what have I been writing? Well Legacy QuickGuides® for one. Three are now on sale with more coming soon! Check out: Genealogy for Children in PDF or QuickGuide Card Land and Property Records in PDF or QuickGuide Card World War I and World War II [...]
Reviewing My 2012 Goals
I was looking through a journal the other day and came across my 2012 goals. They are posted below. I came a long way this year and what I accomplished is in red. Things I added to the list as the year progressed are in blue. I guess it’s time to put some 2013 goals [...]


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