Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #52

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:  Tools and Resources

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here
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52 Weeks to Better Genealogy has been a series of weekly blog prompts which was designed to help those new to genealogy and those who would like to strengthen on some genealogy/family history skills.

Many thanks to Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog who has put together a great series of weekly prompts for our challenge this year.  Also thanks to Thomas MacEntee who hosted this challenge on the GeneaBloggers website.  

Some genealogists have named the following among the software they will use as their tools in 2011:

With Heritage Collector Suite, you can

Organize, Find, and Share
Family History Photos and Genealogy

20 % OFF INTRODUCTORY PRICE and $60.00 in BONUSES WITH PURCHASE

Get the ultimate Family History "How to" Guidebook in PDF format.

Learn how to create a bound family history book.

Create your own scrapbooks and storybooks.

GPS Maps

Easier Scanning Interactive tutorial

and more!

Click here for more info.

RootsMagic 4,  Personal Historian and Family Atlas are also helpful tools.







It is useful to have tools for collecting pedigree charts and family dates and places, as well as tools to store pictures or written records of your personal history.  The tools and resources you use will be taylor-made to your own, unique needs and goals. Finding time to locate and choose tools and resources that help you will save you time in the long-run.

Remember the upcoming
AZ Family History Expo to be held in Mesa, AZ on January 21-22, 2011.  Attend the classes and visit the Exhibit Hall to familiarize yourself with the many tools and resources available to help you meet your family history goals this coming year.  Click here for more information or to register.

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Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers for writing this reminder. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  The links in this post are affiliate links.  I am a Blogger of Honor this year for AZ Family History Expo for which I will receive a Tweet Pass for entrance and will attend the Friday event without charge. I have attended the Expo at my own expense before and highly recommend it based on my personal experience there.

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #51

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge: Next year's goals

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here. 

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule.
These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website. You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year. 

Having a hard time deciding on your goals?  Attend the AZ Family History Expo in Mesa, AZ to set your goals and see new and exciting products.  Be educated by excellent presenters.  Join in the fun!  Click the banner below for more information.

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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS?  Click here.

Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already.
 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” I have been asked to be a "Blogger of Honor" for FHExpos and will receive free admission and free attendance at the Friday event.  I am recommending the Expo based on my personal experience last year and in conjunction with my "Blogger of Honor" title this year.

Challenge #49 - 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly challenge: National Archives, Genealogy

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here.

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule.
These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS?  Click here.

Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out Family Tree Quest's Blog if you haven’t done so already.  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #48

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge: catalog your personal genealogy library

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here.  

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule.
These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS?  Click here.

Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already.  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

 

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #47

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:  Gifts

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  

Week 47: Make your genealogy gift list. The holidays are coming! Prepare a list of genealogy-related gifts you’d like to receive: books, magazine subscriptions, software, electronics, society memberships or anything else that might look good with a bow on it. If you’re blessed to already have everything you could possibly want, consider charitable donations and in-kind gifts to societies, libraries and preservation groups. If you have a genealogy blog, you can share your list and give gift ideas to your readers as well.

Check out the amazing gift ideas in a broad range of categories on my website.  Click here.
  

Gifts include:
Family Tree Charts
History of your family name
Coats of Arms
Candy you ate as a kid
eCards and Photo Cards (Smilebox)              (Schedule delivery ahead of time.  Save postage)
Heritage Collector Suite- a complete family history management system

Digital Family History Guidebook – the complete “How To” book
Create a Family History-
            how to create a PDF which becomes a bound book, if you desire.

Flip Pal Mobile Scanner

Personalized Gifts

Shop Irish (for those with Irish Heritage)

Cameras (to preserve memories), scanners, ink, cartridges, flash drives,
books, DVDs, software,etc. from Amazon and Kodak.
The Family Energizer –
            an organized approach to developing family skills and values.

So, if you’re looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS?  Click here.

Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already.  
 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #45

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:  Genealogy Societies

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here. 

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule. These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog We Tree Blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS?  Click here.

Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #44

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:  Giving Back

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here. 

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule. These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS?  Click here.  

 
Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #43

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:  Source Citations

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here. 

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule.  These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #42

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:  Write a query

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here.

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule.
These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #41

Memory Lane Monday

 Thank you to Amy Coffin,
author of the 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:  Review Message Boards

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here.  

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule.  These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website. You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already.  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

 

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy – Challenge #40

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here. 

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule.
These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at http://www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already.
 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Patriot Day: Have you written your memories of 9-11 for posterity?

 Thankful, Think About It Thursday

On September 11, 2001, the biggest act of terrorism on United States soil took place. Four planes were hijacked. One plane was intentionally flown into the Pentagon in Washington DC. Two planes flew into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. A fourth plane crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Economic impact was immense. National and international policies were affected. In 2002, President George W. Bush proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day.

Part of the goals of those who Join the Quest at Family Tree Quest is to "Glean Wisdom from the Past".  As you reflect upon that day, what qualities did you observe in others or find coming forward in yourself as America faced this crisis?  (Compassion, Resilience, Leadership,  Longsuffering, Patriotism, Fortitude, etc.)  Did you notice that sometimes in times of personal crisis we find strength?  Were you called upon to strengthen yourself or comfort your family during that event and the times that followed?

Have you included your memories of 9-11 in your personal history? Perhaps this weekend would be a good time to do so.  Memoirs can have a deep impact on the lives of others. 

What do you remember about that day?
What were you doing when you heard the news?
Did you see the filming as “breaking news”?
Did you notify your family or did they notify you?
How did you feel?
How did you console your children?
Did you know someone who lost their life?
What were your feelings connected to those who lost loved ones?
Did you take steps toward emergency preparedness in your home?

Continue to ask yourself probing questions and answer them, as you seek to record your memories of that day for posterity.

Have you developed any new traditions to keep the memory alive of those who were injured or who lost their lives?

Do you fly the flag that day?
Do you observe a moment of silence at 8:46 am (Eastern Daylight Time) which was the time that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center.
Do you visit memorials?
Do you attend church or prayer services or offer your own prayer?
Some families look for memorial activities near their home in which to participate.

Whatever you choose to do, find a way to record and remember this heart-wrenching, historic day. The stories in your personal history will make history come alive and have meaning for those you love.

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Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at http://www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already. 

Memory Lane Monday: 52 Weeks to Better #Genealogy – Challenge #36

Memory Lane Monday

Here’s your weekly genealogy challenge:  Family History Library Catalog

View the entire description of this week’s challenge, by using my Examiner.com, Phoenix Genealogy Examiner link.  Click here.

Remember to choose only the challenges that suit you and fit into your schedule. These challenges are meant to be a blessing, not a burden!

Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog has put together the helpful 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy series. These prompts are hosted on the GeneaBloggers website.  You may be interested in seeing posts about the challenge from other GeneaBloggers.  Both sites have been voted among about the Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Websites this year.

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Note from Family Tree Gal, Carolyn:  Have you joined the Family Tree Quest at www.familytreequest.com ?  I also invite you to join me on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out my Family Tree Quest Blog if you haven’t done so already. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation from Amy Coffin or GeneaBloggers.com for writing this post. I am listed on the GeneaBloggers Blog Roll because I find it to be a valuable, shared community resource. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”