Southwest USA Genealogy & History

My mother was the genealogist in our family… she's gone now. Someone else always picks up the trail where others have left off. Now it's my turn to try to find our family roots. 

Shaking Family Tree (Black) Tote Bag

I can usually be found hauling around a big tote bag that you just know I am a "Genealogist" on my shoulder. But now no one has to guess!

When I'm at the cemetery or the local Family History Center I wear a T-shirt. Not just any old T-shirt either… What a great give idea! Genealogy T-shirt for those you know that love the hunt.

I'm not a huge fan of plain t-shirt shaped shirts. The neck is too high and the sleeves are too short. But, the styles of T-shirts are now built for women's bodies and not just manly shapes.

Although a tote bag is useful… and off course one is always slung over my shoulder, a cute t-shirt to wear usually gets me more comments.

As anyone who is a genealogist knows… we love to share family stories. Wearing a shirt that screams "I am a genealogist" and love it… will find like minded souls on every corner. Their is a genealogist in everyones family. 

Genealogy Obsession Women's V-Neck Dark T-Shirt

Genealogy is not a hobby. It's an obsession.

This t-shirt is black… which is good for genealogists because everything we touch is usually covered in dust. I like the little v-neck, not revealing at all. The sleeves are a bit short for me, but I think it looks great. 

It really does express the genealogy passion.

I love to find special gifts for my friends that show I pay attention to their hobbies or fanaticisms. You just know that a great gift ideas Genealogy T-shirt are.   

Click here for ideas about a Family Memory Book 

Are You a Baby Boomer? Have you written and saved your life history in a Family Memory Book for your kids and grandchildren?  Do you keep a journal? 

What are you waiting for?  If you are like me… it will be someday when I have time. 

What if you could have a little piece of software on your computer that prompted you to write your memories?  Just a bit of typing everyday answering questions that are laid out in a logical format is all that is needed.

This is the coolest software for those of us that are just never going to have time.  And…. they give you 45 days to try the software for FREE! 

MemoryGrabber is also a virtual self-interview kit designed for you to tell your story when you just don't feel like writing or typing. For some, it is easier to tell the story, instead of writing it. So it's up to you how you use this versatile package.

 See… It is just fill in the blank writing.  You don't ever have to think what to write.  It's all laid out in a nice neat little package.

And… when you are done with a few pages or a chapter, you can print it out and bind it to give as a gift to your family.

Check out the MemoryGrabber Demo.  This Life History Writing Software is automatically installed with The Journal. On the Category menu, choose "Packages", then add "TJMemoryGrabber Demo".

Your get a ton of memory grabbing questions, topics, activities, games, resources, lists-to-create and more!  All designed to poke and prod through your brain matter and get all those little gems of memories out and on paper.  

Wouldn't this be a great gift for your Mom or Grandmother? Or if they aren't computer literate, it will promt you with questions you can ask them.  I have even seen the questions printed out and given to the family historian to fill out.  

The questions are fun… What cars have you owned? When was your first date with your hubby and what did you do on that date?  These are all memories that are such fun for everyone to share… and all to often lost before they are written into a permanent journal.

Sharing great Family Stories is a lost art… and beautiful memories are shared in times of grief, family reunions and just about any daily life experience.  Share your memories so they won't be lost forever.  They are your personal treasures to share with your family and a true gift of love.

The Journal and Memory Grabber Website

Free Download and 45 Day Trial 

Buy Memory Maker and The Journal Here 

My Ancestors Are Hiding in a Witness Protection Program

Click on Shirt to See Ordering Information Witness Protection (Black) Women's Pink T-Shirt Sometimes all genealogists feel like their ancestors are in the Witness Protection Program due to the lack of information being found on them. Maybe you feel this way too?