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December 19, 2017

Giving the Gift of Family History

Because I am passionate about family history, and because it is Christmas-time, I searched “family history gifts” on Google. There were about 3,870,000 results in 0.62 seconds!   This information leaves no question in my mind that people love to give family history gifts!  These gifts bless lives all around the globe – they “keep on giving,” and can truly make a...

Family History Activities/Memories/RootsTech
December 18, 2017

Capture and Share the Moment with the Fun, Free, Family History-focused “Marco Polo” App

Avery Hartmans, a tech reporter for The Business Insider, writes, “If you’ve ever wanted to recapture the magic of playing with walkie-talkies as a kid, there’s an app designed to do just that — 2017-style.” She is describing  the app Marco Polo, created by Joya Communications whose website states that its mission is “to help people feel close no matter the distance, enabling people to...

Family History Activities/Memories/Social Media/Technology
December 17, 2017

Activity Ideas for Collecting and Sharing Family Photos (including MyHeritage Slideshows)

Looking for a fun family history centered activity for the holidays? Gathering, identifying,  labeling, and sharing photos from the past (along with the stories behind them) can be an exciting, unifying experience that can connect your family in remarkable ways.  For example, if you have photos in your MyHeritage gallery, consider sharing them in slideshows. This is a great way...

Family History Activities/Memories/MyHeritage/The Family History Guide Association
December 4, 2017

Family History Ideas to “Light The World” through service to others

The Family History Guide Association invites you to join us in serving others during the month of December in a special initiative sponsored by  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints entitled, Light The World – 25 Ways in 25 Days: “The teachings of Jesus Christ show us a pattern of service for our lives. Apply these 25 teachings over the 25 days...

Family History Activities/Memories
November 30, 2017

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas Party – memories in the making

Christmas is a perfect time to create a celebration for someone you love. Why not plan an It’s A Wonderful Life Christmas Party to focus on friendship, gratitude, charity, and love – and to honor someone who has influenced your life for good? This is also a fantastic opportunity to record and preserve memories as they are shared. This idea...

Family History Activities/Memories
November 27, 2017

Writing a Life Sketch with Help from The Family History Guide

Family history writing activities are a way to get to know those who have gone before, discover and record details about their lives, and to learn from and be inspired by their experiences. Family history writing activities are also a way to connect with living family members, document your personal family history,

Family History Activities/Memories/The Family History Guide Association
November 15, 2017

Anytime Pie Night and Thanksgiving Party Games from The Family History Guide = Holiday Fun!

In many parts of the world, the Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching and anticipation is mounting for this perfect opportunity to make fun memories with our families. To add to the festivities, consider planning a  Pie Night to accommodate those family members who can’t make it to Thanksgiving day celebrations (but can join the family another day or time) or plan...

Family History Activities/Memories
November 9, 2017

Serving a Side Dish of Family Stories for Thanksgiving Dinner – or Any Time!

The Family History Guide Activities Section makes it easy to include family history fun in your Thanksgiving celebration. New activities you choose to do this year just may become traditions that make Thanksgiving day more fun, meaningful, and memorable for years to come.  Traditions are unique and varied wherever and whenever you find families celebrating a day of gratitude. What comes...

Family History Activities/Memories
October 28, 2017

Cousin Connections Can Bring Astonishing Results

Have you gone to the Memories section of Family Search yet?  The Family History Guide can teach you how to use this valuable section that is accessible on the Home page Project 2.  The Memories Section of FamilySearch is a compilation of photos and stories and documents that you or others can add to your ancestors’ pages.  The advantage to that...

General/Memories
September 26, 2017

Fun With Family History Games and Apps

 Along with a myriad of activity ideas and resources, The Family History Guide Kids Corner includes links to family history apps and games to give children an alternative to some that are less productive and educational. They are so much fun and a great way to help kids get interested in family history. A few of our grandchildren were playing a game...

Family History Activities/Memories/Technology
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