When a loved one suffers from dementia or Alzheimer's, it can be difficult to gather their memories--or to...
Memory Lane Articles
DIY Heritage Stocking Stuffer: Make Sweet Memories by Wrapping Them Around Chocolate
Are you looking for a fun, easy and downright delicious way to share some family history this Christmas? What better...
It’s Veterans Day: “One Day is Not Enough” To Say Thank You
Happy Veterans Day! One day is not enough to honor their service and sacrifice. Here's how Veterans Day came to be....
World’s Oldest Message in a Bottle: Why Not Make Your Own?
MSN recently reported the surfacing of perhaps the oldest known message in a bottle. If YOU sent one, what would it...
I’m Sha-Sha: What are the Grandparent Nicknames in Your Family?
What are the grandparent nicknames in your family? How do they compare to other traditional, trendy and international...
How to Reconstruct Your Early Childhood Memories and Stories
Most of us don't recall our early years well. How can we tell our life's story if we don't remember the first chapter?...
Want to Help Index De-Classified CIA Records?
By now, many of us have tried our hand at volunteer indexing and transcribing projects. We can index censuses, civil...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 181
Sock hops. Drive-ins. Juke boxes. Fuzzy dice. Letterman jackets. Poodle skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes. Do the...
NEW Genealogy Gems Book Club Title: Pioneer Girl (Laura Ingalls Wilder)
When Lisa and I were young we read the "Little House" series of children's books about growing up on the western U.S....