Inside: Here are 7 ways to learn about your ancestors using floriography for kids. Floriography is the art of applying meaning to flowers and has been practiced for thousands of years. Try one or all of these 7 fun floriography activities with your kids/grandkids. Floriography for Kids Floriography is a delicious word that rolls off the tongue and is associated…
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Inside: Reading signs in nature tell us a lot about where we are and what’s happening around us. Here are 6 amazing ways our ancestors read different signs in nature. Reading Signs in Nature My great-grandfather, George Henry Burraston Harris was first generation American. His parents were from England. George was the fifth of six children. His mother, Ana, died…
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Inside: Here are 15 super fun ways of playing with nature’s best toys. Mud, sticks, water, sand & rocks—fun outdoor toys kids will love! Nature’s Best Toys for Kids & Grandkids Delving into the past can be an exciting adventure! Uncovering a layer of history at a time opens up new possibilities of what our ancestors enjoyed and did as…
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Inside: Check out these 10 family reunion activities! Minimal supplies make them easy to pack and assemble. Plus, they will add hours of entertaining fun for everyone! 10 Family Reunion Activities It’s that time of year again—when our hearts and minds turn to creating fun family reunion activities! Here are 10 family reunion activities. Ideas that can be celebrated at…
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Inside: Here are helpful ideas on how to take oral and video histories of family members. Topics, tips & tricks, questions to ask, and more to make it a successful experience! The Importance of Taking Take Oral and Video Histories I believe that in each of us, there is a small piece of history.  (Svetlana Alexievich) How much would it…
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