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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...

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...

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...

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...

Organize Your Genealogy the Home Edit Way

Written by Tiffany on November 5, 2021.

Have you heard of The Home Edit company? They are an organizing business that was created and grown solely on social media. Now they have an international presence with a website, books, product line and multiple organizing teams going all over the nation to help people organize. They also have a Netflix series that I’ve kind of been...

Danish Probate Records and How to Use Them

Written by Tiffany on September 17, 2021.

We’re diving deeper into Danish probate records this week. So you can have a taste of what they are, what to expect from them and where to find them. Many of these are found on the major genealogy websites such as Family Search, Ancestry, My Heritage, and Find My Past. But the Danish National Archives are a good place to search out these...

How to Use Danish Records for a Genealogy Timeline

Written by Tiffany on September 10, 2021.

So you have Danish ancestry and have found some Danish records, but not all the records that you can for your ancestors. How do you know that you’re researching in every record group? That’s where a timeline comes in. While our ancestors lived their lives, they created records along the way. When a baby was born a birth record was created....

9 Simple Tips on How to Strategize Danish Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on September 3, 2021.

You have Danish ancestry and you’re wondering where to start, right? It’s always good to have a plan or strategy each time you take on a new project. We call this a genealogy plan. So here are a few tips on what to remember before you begin your Danish genealogy. Search Other Family Trees First Other people have gone before you...