The Great, Great, Great Grand Adventure: Christmas in Houston
We can’t believe it’s over. We have been thinking and talking about how we were going to handle Christmas on the road since we first decided to go on this trip. We wondered where we would put the Christmas tree, how Santa Claus would find us, how the kids would handle Christmas morning in a… Read more
The Great, Great, Great Grand Adventure: Who Are We?
We were recently discussing several experiences we have had with Ancestry.com members that we have met along our trek. We mused at what they must have expected us to be like as they approached us. The vast majority of the people we interact with here on Ancestry.com and in the various cities and states we… Read more
The Great, Great, Great Grand Adventure: Getting Ready For Christmas in San Antonio
Oh the memories we made in San Antonio, Texas. Swimming, bike rides, learning all about the Alamo in 80-degree weather, a powerful windstorm and really getting into the Christmas spirit. Our exploration began with a Riverwalk cruise, complete with yummy Mexican food and Christmas caroling with carolers riding in boats along side our boat! The… Read more
Midwest Genealogy Center Ancestry Day
Mid-Continent Public Library and the Midwest Genealogy Center invite you to Ancestry Day 2013! The event will be held at the Adams Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs, Missouri on March 16th from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Featuring speakers from Ancestry.com and the Midwest Genealogy Center, this event is for all levels of genealogy… Read more
Ancestry app for Android is among Google’s Best of the Best of 2012
Every year Google reviews thousands of apps and selects their top picks—we’re pleased to share that our Ancestry app for Android is one of Google’s top picks of 2012! A recent update to the Ancestry app for Android introduced hints so members can make new family discoveries from the convenience of their phone or tablet. The… Read more
Ancestry App for Windows 8
Have you ever wanted a quick and easy way to view and share your family tree right from your desktop? Announcing Ancestry for Windows 8 which was released into the new Windows Store on November 30th and was subsequently updated on December 12th. The Ancestry app provides an attractive and innovative way to experience and… Read more
Caring.com: Make a Challenging Visit Great With Storytelling
Contributed by Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor Worried about how to keep a conversation moving along when visiting an older adult in a nursing home or assisted living? Sometimes it’s helpful to focus not on what you should say but on *how to encourage stories* instead. Storytelling can be a wonderful, no-pressure way to… Read more
Kris Williams: The Genealogy Grinch
Over the years, I find two enjoyable aspects to researching my family are meeting distant cousins who are also into genealogy, and getting the chance to trade our research. I have been surprised by how close genealogy can bring two people together who would otherwise just be considered strangers. Research has brought many amazing people… Read more
The Great, Great, Great Grand Adventure: Counting Numbers in Dallas
Days like 12/12/12 make us feel like life is all about the numbers. Since we embarked on this adventure six weeks ago, we have been consumed by numbers like miles per gallon, time and distance to our next destination, exit numbers, entrance fees, opening and closing times, travel time and of course counting to make… Read more
The Great, Great, Great Grand Adventure: Broken, But Not Beaten in Little Rock
Before we began this adventure, we talked to a number of seasoned travelers about our plans to go across the country in a motorhome as a family. We were surprised to hear in response from these road warrior veterans a number of warnings about the challenges of hitting the road. After our visit to Little… Read more
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