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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15 Super Fun Ways of Playing with Nature’s Best Toys!
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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7 Fun Activities Creating Memories with an Herbal Ancestor Garden
Inside: Here are 7 ideas for creating memories with an herbal ancestor garden for kids and grandkids. It’s “emotional” gardening—the art of remembering your ancestors through a mutual connection to the soil. Planting herbal gardens, making medicinal teas, a gardener’s scrub, and more Creating Memories Through an Ancestor Garden The creature at your feet dismissed as a bug or a…
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Here are 10 Fun Family Reunion Activities For the Best Reunion Ever!
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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How to Take Successful Oral and Video Histories of Family Members
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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7 Fun & Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Ancestors Birthdays
Inside: Here are 7 fun ways to celebrate your ancestors’ birthdays. Creating a monthly birthday calendar; singing “Happy Birthday” in the musical style your ancestors’ lived; naming a star after ancestors, growing gardens with their namesake flowers, and of course—making an ancestor birthday cake! Celebrating Your Ancestors’ Birthdays! You have a long list of ancestors. You want to honor and…
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