Part of the #NotAtRootsTech crew, I logged onto Rootstech.org and went to "MY SCHEDULE". I had planned out the majority of the sessions that I wanted to view today. RootsTech Day 1 kicked off with a burst of energy and fresh ideas, drawing genealogists, historians, and family history enthusiasts from around the world. The first day showcased new tools and inspiring sessions designed to help people uncover and preserve their family stories. This post covers a few of the most

Once upon a time (a few times to be exact), during this exact time of year, I would be hauling "The Big Book of Everybody" in my rolling suitcase onto a plane headed to Salt Lake City, Utah, in anticipation of one of my favorite yearly genealogy events - ROOTSTECH ! In a few days (March 5-7, 2026) Rootstech will be taking place once again! This year, I'll be attending virtually, but as part of the Official RootsTech Media, I feel more than qualified to share with you some o

Happy New Year, Geneafriends! My husband gifted me a one-year subscription to Ancestry.com on Christmas. (Genealogy support at its finest!) What better time to begin a genealogy restart?! It's been a while, I'm sure there's a need for a few checks and balances, corrections, and citations, oh my! When was the last time you reviewed what you have? Would you ever start over, or have you done too much to go back now? I'm reminded (thanks to recently rediscovered footage) what hap