Newsletter Archive

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March 2025 IssueLearn how to trace military ancestors, digitize your genealogy records, and preserve your family’s legacy this Memorial Day.Read Now
April 2025 IssueLearn how to create a genealogy backup plan to protect your research from unexpected loss or disaster.Read Now
May 2025 IssueIntroducing AncestrySeeking: tips for getting organized, preserving your research, and protecting your genealogy legacy.Read Now
June 2025 IssueHonoring Fathers and Grandfathers, Juneteenth, Preserving your VHS & Cassette tapes, and moreRead
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July 2025 Issue In this issue, we’ll dive into preservation tips to safeguard your family history by creating a grab and go bag, what you should know about digital vs physical preservation, explore how to use metadata to organize your digital family photos, and learn 6 creative ways to share your family history with relatives.Read Now
August 2025 IssueThis month, I’m excited to launch the very first Mini Webinar Series, Spark Your Story, beginning September 1, 2025. Whether you’re brand new to genealogy or just looking for fresh inspiration, these short, practical sessions will help you take meaningful steps to preserve and explore your family history without feeling overwhelmed. Read
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Sept
2025
Issue		In this issue, I’ve gathered resources to help you take simple but powerful steps toward protecting, organizing, and sharing your genealogy. From free mini webinars and practical filing strategies to storytelling tools like maps and timelines, there’s something here for every family historian, whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your genealogy knowledge and preservation efforts.Read
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Oct
2025
Issue		Whether you’re a regular subscriber or recently joined me through the OBCGS webinar, I’m glad you’re here. Fall always feels like a season of reflection, the perfect time to think about the stories we’ve collected and how to protect them for the future. In this issue, I’m sharing new resources, a special course announcement, and some practical tips to help you safeguard, organize, and share your family history with confidence.
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Nov 2025 IssueAs we enter this season of gratitude and remembrance, I find myself reflecting on the lives and lessons of those who came before us. Whether it’s a cherished recipe, a faded photograph, or a story passed down through generations, these pieces of our past connect us more deeply than we realize.Read
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Dec
2025 Issue		December always feels like a natural time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the stories that shape our families. In this month’s newsletter, we’re focusing on simple, meaningful ways to preserve those memories—whether through legacy gifts, holiday traditions, or gathering new stories while family is together. You’ll also find practical tools to help you organize your digital files before the new year, tips for navigating the holiday DNA testing surge, and a roundup of upcoming virtual genealogy events.Read
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