If you have been following my blog or podcast for anytime at all, then you know how much I love the TV show Relative Race. Relative Race is a genetic DNA reality show. It consists of four teams that are racing across America in search for their relatives that they have never met before. They have all... Continue Reading →
46th Annual AAHGS In Person Conference Registration is Now Open
I’m excited to announce that registration for the 46th Annual Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society National Conference is now open. This conference will be held in person on October 9-11, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. This is the largest African American genealogy and history conference with keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitors that... Continue Reading →
24 Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon – April 3-4, 2025
The 6th Annual 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon, hosted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars and MyHeritage, is coming to a screen near you on April 3–4, 2025! The marathon kicks off on Thursday, April 3 at 5 P.M. Eastern (U.S.) and runs straight through to Friday, April 4 at 5 P.M. Eastern — that's 24 hours... Continue Reading →
23 and Me Initiates Me Voluntary Chapter 11 Process
***********23 and Me Press Release from 03/23/2025************ SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (“23andMe” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ME), a leading human genetics and biotechnology company, today announced that it has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (the “Court”) to... Continue Reading →
Relative Race Season 15 Premieres Sunday, March 16, 2025 on BYUTV
If you have been following my blog or podcast for anytime at all, then you know how much I love the TV show Relative Race. Relative Race is a genetic DNA reality show. It consists of four teams that are racing across America in search for their relatives that they have never met before. They have all... Continue Reading →
Relative Race Giveaway
Many of you won't be shocked when I say that Relative Race is one of my all-time favorite TV shows. I have written about watching the show with my sister when I first learned about the show (click HERE to read more about that). We have not only talked about Relative Race on our podcast,... Continue Reading →
Relative Race Season 14 Premieres Sunday, September 22, 2024, on BYUTV
If you have been following my blog or podcast for anytime at all, then you know how much I love the TV show Relative Race. Relative Race is a genetic DNA reality show. It consists of four teams that are racing across America in search for their relatives that they have never met before. They... Continue Reading →
A Fiction Movie About Genealogy Research – Family History Mysteries: Buried Past
If you have followed my journey for any amount of time, then you know that I love genealogy/family history and TV/movies. One of the best things is when I find TV shows and movies that are about genealogy. For the most part, I have only been able to find TV shows like Relative Race, Finding Your Roots,... Continue Reading →
12 Days of Gift Ideas – Day 8
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Genealogy-themed merchandise would be a great choice for gifts and for yourself as well. These items could be almost anything. Although... Continue Reading →
12 Days of Gift Ideas – Day 7
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Buying a subscription to a genealogy website would be a great idea for someone researching their family. Several popular websites offer... Continue Reading →
12 Days of Gift Ideas – Day 3
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Conference registrations would be a good idea for anyone you know who wants to learn more about how to research and... Continue Reading →
12 Days of Gift Ideas – Day 2
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Following up Day 1 with another tech item, a Portable Scanner. You can use this portable scanner to scan funeral programs,... Continue Reading →