One of the commonly overlooked gems of genealogy research is free and easily accessible on the internet – state archives and historical societies. These state agencies are tasked with storing almost any sort of government record you can imagine.
What’s in various state archives, along with what’s available online, will vary by state. Many of them function as a repository of all documents from state, county and municipal governments.…
Hiccups are one of those irritating, seemingly unavoidable facts of life. They’re caused by irritation of the nerves extending from the neck to the chest, causing spasms in your diaphragm.
Many activities can cause hiccups, including eating too quickly and swallowing air, but most of the time, we don’t know why we have hiccups. We just want to know how to get rid of hiccups.…
I’ve researched my family’s genealogy for decades, and it’s a fun, fascinating and inexpensive hobby to have. It’s also not nearly as easy as some TV ads might have you think.
Steering clear of common genealogy mistakes can save you a ton of time and a lot of frustration.
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Business is booming for consignment shops, kids’ consignment sale events and online consignment stores.
People love a bargain, or a perceived bargain, and consignment shops usually offer gently used merchandise at prices lower than what you’d find at regular retail stores.
I won’t get into whether clothing at consignment stores actually represents a good deal, though I’ll say that expensive designer duds aren’t necessarily better than cheaper clothing.…
The idea that we’re all related – all humans, that is – is hardly new. However, a fascinating genetic study from thousands of Europeans seems to show that we all share common ancestors from a lot more recently than you’d think.
The study’s authors, Peter Ralph and Graham Coop, compared genetic data from 2257 people across Europe. The researchers concluded that, with few exceptions, just about any two individuals “from almost anywhere across Europe today share hundreds of genetic ancestors from more than 1500 years ago.”…
This is a guest post by By Jonathan Peterson
Arts and crafts are a popular activity for every age group, and it’s no wonder why. Creating art through DIY crafts projects is loaded with side benefits, whether you’re seeking to just “flow” and be in the moment to de-stress, or want to be proactive when it comes to maintaining your emotional and mental well-being.…
Does anyone in your family wear eyeglasses? You’ve probably already figured out that eyeglasses cost a lot of money, even if you have insurance. There’s one main reason why eyeglasses cost so much.
One company makes almost all of the eyeglass frames your eye doctor sells. That same company owns all of the major chain stores that sell eyeglasses and sunglasses, too.…
Amazon’s Alexa technology is simply amazing. You can use Alexa-enabled devices such as the Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot for a number of fun and educational purposes.
Grown-ups aren’t the only ones who can enjoy Alexa, though. Kids love Alexa, and here’s a list of fun and educational things kids can ask Alexa. They include kid-friendly music, plus learning and even homework help.…
My sister’s family recently held a Warrior cats themed birthday party for my 10-year-old niece.
The party featured many delightful Warrior snacks and birthday cake. Plus, they stuffed dollar store rabbits in plastic zipper bags, which were hidden around the back yard. The kids then hunted them for “fresh kill” to bring back to the clan and feed the kits. There was also a bowl of M&M’s which served as “rabbit droppings.”…
You’ve probably already heard about that little girl who used her parents’ Alexa-enabled device to order toys and cookies. Personally, I wonder how the parents didn’t notice the email order confirmations from Amazon.
Amazon always sends emails when someone places an order on your account. There’s a big yellow button in each email that says “View or Manage Order.” If you act quickly, you should be able to cancel an unwanted delivery.…