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4 Noticeable Differences in the 1950 Census

Written by Tiffany on April 22, 2022.

What differences in the 1950 census have you seen? Have you noticed new notations? Is the format different? Are the people arranged differently on this record? Yes to all of that! Things are slightly different on this record. I’ve had to learn it myself. So this article shares what’s new or different on this record. And what to do if you can’t find...

How to Research the 1950 Census Record

Written by Tiffany on April 8, 2022.

The 1950 Census records are public! Now at the time of this article, they are still being indexed, but the original records can be searched online starting April 1, 2022. So it’s up to you whether you want to wait for them to be indexed or dive into the original records and go page by page. Eventually, they will all be easily accessed on the major...

My All Time 5 Favorite RootsTech 2022 Classes

Written by Tiffany on March 11, 2022.

Every time I come to RootsTech I struggle with parts of myself that want different things. There’s a part that wants to do better research and dive deep into the obscure records. There’s another part that loves everything about stories and life histories and how to make them sound better and be better. Still another part just wants to...

5 Proven Steps to Research Your Family Tree

Written by Tiffany on February 25, 2022.

Where do you start when you want to build your family tree? You know you want to do this, but how do you get started and where do you go from here? Sometimes, it’s very obvious on how to get started and sometimes it’s not. Most of us already have a relative who has already done so much on our family tree that you don’t know where...

4 Simple Steps to Create Genealogy Habits

Written by Tiffany on February 11, 2022.

Have you ever found yourself with a lot of genealogy goals and projects, but not a single one done? I have! So in this article we’re talking about how to create genealogy habits that will help you accomplish your genealogy goals and projects.I’ve been reading Atomic Habits by James Clear and I’ve noticed that the rules that he talks about in his...

5 Genealogy Tools to Make Your Research Easier

Written by Tiffany on January 28, 2022.

Have you ever started a genealogy research session and stared at a blank page? Where do you start? Who do you research? And what records do you use? That’s where genealogy organization comes in. The genealogy tools that I share are some of the most basic that you’ll need to get the results that you want for your ancestors. Genealogy Tools:...

How to Hygge Like a Scandinavian

Written by Tiffany on January 14, 2022.

The concept of hygge has been around since the 1800s in Denmark, but it originally was derived from the Norwegian word “hugga”, which loosely means to comfort. So hygge is basically any practical way or item that brings you comfort. It also inspires togetherness and contentedness with our situation and with ourselves. It’s winter...

7 Cozy Scandinavian Gift Giving Ideas for Christmas

Written by Tiffany on December 10, 2021.

We hear all the time about what Scandinavians do for holiday food and holiday traditions, but have you ever wondered what they get each other? What constitutes Scandinavian gift giving? My guess would be a lot of Nordic sweaters and outdoor gear because they are big into nature and it’s cold! So I did my research and this is what I came up...

How to Interview Your Relatives for Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on November 12, 2021.

Are you interested in capturing your living relatives stories? Have you figured out a way to do that yet? If you’re anything like me, then you’re still searching for how to interview your relatives for genealogy. So today I’m sharing what I’ve learned so far so that you can be more prepared for the holidays. I’ve learned...