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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...

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...

5 Reliable Places to Find Genealogists Online

Written by Tiffany on July 23, 2021.

Now that you’ve decided that you need a genealogist to help you with your ancestors. Where do you find one? Do you Google them? Do you find one that’s in your local area or one that’s from a major genealogical website? In this post, I’ll share some online places where genealogists like to hang out. Ancestry or AncestryPro...

How to Know When You Need a Genealogist

Written by Tiffany on July 9, 2021.

It’s not easy to know when you need the help of a genealogist for your ancestor research. There are many factors that go into making that decision. So I’m here to share some clues and situations that might inspire you to hire out your genealogy research. First of all, let’s clear up a misconception we all have when wanting...

Genealogy and Family: 4 Useful Tips to Solve Problems

Written by Tiffany on April 9, 2021.

For the month of April let’s talk about genealogy and how to fit it into your family life, how to get your kids excited about it, how to include your family in it, and how to not pull your hair out with frustration along the way. Basically I will be talking about the family pain points of genealogy. So let’s get started! What’s...