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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...

Swedish Names: What You Need to Know for Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on August 27, 2021.

Have you ever wondered how to research your Swedish ancestors when their names are so different? Which one is the correct ancestor when they reuse names? Good questions! I’ve wondered these same things. So I’m here to shine some light on the different ways the Swedes use their names. History of Swedish Names Long ago, the Swedish...

3 Swedish Genealogy Records that You Need to Research

Written by Tiffany on August 20, 2021.

What Swedish genealogy records do you need to search for when trying to find your Swedish ancestor. You know that you need to find birth, marriage, and death records, but what else after that? In this article I will show you other Swedish records that you may or may not be aware of that will give you tons of genealogical information about your ancestor....

How to Use the Swedish Archives Website with Ease

Written by Tiffany on August 13, 2021.

So you have Swedish ancestors and you’ve searched all you can in Family Search and Ancestry. Now what? Where do you go to find more original records that aren’t found on Family Search and Ancestry. That’s where the Swedish National Archives come in or better known as the Swedish ArkivDigital. Let me show you a little about how...

Swedish Genealogy and How to Begin Confidently

Written by Tiffany on August 6, 2021.

Hello everyone! Today and for the next few months we’re going to be talking about Swedish genealogy! I must confess that I love this country and its records. I personally don’t have any Swedish ancestry, however, when I studied this section in my college classes, I always looked forward to learning more about it. Sweden has a little...

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...