Just in time for Thanksgiving: A Taste of the Past, a family history recipe card set for preserving not only family recipes, but the stories behind them.

food memories, family history, gift ideasDawn M. RoodeNovember 11, 2019family history recipe card set, food memories, the power of food to recall memories, holiday gift ideaComment

The spirit of scrapbooking, elevated

While scrapbooking & personal history share a goal of preserving family memories, key differences include the approach to storytelling and the finished products.

family history, photo legacyDawn M. RoodeOctober 30, 2019scrapbooking to save memories, personal history vs scarpbooking, leaving a legacy, essential readingComment

Are my memories of my mother gone?

As the tenth anniversary of losing my mom approaches, I have been caught up in thoughts of the past—but where are those vivid memories that once flooded me?

remember lost loved ones, memoir & writing, family history, dawn's musingsDawn M. RoodeOctober 3, 2019writing from memories, preserving family memories, writing about difficult memories Comments

Think your grown kids don’t care about your stories?

Ever tried to talk about your childhood with your grown kids only to be met with a lack of interest? They might not care now, but they will one day—I promise.

why tell your stories?, family history, the art of listeningDawn M. RoodeSeptember 19, 2019family history stories, story sharing in memory of the dead, preserve family history before it's too late, essential readingComment

Best high-end gifts for family history lovers

Looking for a special gift for a family history lover? From heritage trips to legacy books, these luxury finds will surprise & delight any genealogy buff, guaranteed.

family history, gift ideasDawn M. RoodeSeptember 3, 2019family history gifts, family history books, family stories and genealogy Comment

When a parent doesn’t want to talk about their past

Why it's sometimes easier to talk about our life experiences with a stranger, and how to get a reluctant storyteller to genuinely open up about his or her past.

the art of listening, family historyDawn M. RoodeJuly 22, 2019difficult family history stories, painful memories, preserving life stories, essential reading, personal history interviewsComment

6 tips for choosing the best family photos to use as writing prompts

Family photos can be useful tools to jog memories and call forth stories. We share how to determine which images will elicit the best family stories.

family history, memoir & writing, photo legacyDawn M. RoodeApril 10, 2019life story writing prompts, family history stories, curating family photos, using photograph as writing prompt for family stories, essential reading, writing tips, photo stories talk resources, autobiographical writing prompts, planning tips Comment

Genealogists reveal why your stories matter

The most memorable quotes and takeaways from family history experts Amy Johnson Crow, Curt B. Witcher, Scott Fisher, and Janet Hovorka at RootsTech 2019.

family history, why tell your stories?Dawn M. RoodeApril 1, 2019rootstech 2019, family history stories, curating family heirloomsComment