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Parenting and Potential

by Genealogy Jen | Apr 4, 2017 | Hoagies' Gifted Education

Potential.

It’s a word I think about a lot as a parent. What could my boys become someday? What can they accomplish? Who will they be? Parenting my gifted children, it feels like there are so many possibilities

What can I do with a left over veggie tray?

by Genealogy Jen | Mar 15, 2017 | DIY Projects

What can I do with a left over veggie tray from work, a party, or special event? Make a repurposed vegetable soup so nothing goes to waste.

Still Searching for Alice Miller

by Genealogy Jen | Mar 10, 2017 | Genealogy Research

I still don’t have the answers I’m seeking, so I’ll continue searching for #Alice Miller.

Keeping up With the Twinkies

by Genealogy Jen | Mar 1, 2017 | Hoagies' Gifted Education

Before, you discount my intellect, or roll your eyes, and click on a different article to read, let me share why you should add more reality television to your media consumption routine, and how it may broaden your knowledge base, like it has mine.

My Commitment for Black History Month

by Genealogy Jen | Feb 21, 2017 | Genealogy Research

My commitment for Black History month is that I will transcribe every document I have until all the names of enslaved people are recorded. I’m starting this month.

My RootsTech Recap and Focus on My Future

by Genealogy Jen | Feb 15, 2017 | Genealogy

I had an amazing birthday week. I enjoyed spending time with my genealogy peeps at the world's largest genealogy conference RootsTech. I loved it. The best part for me, was the connections that I made with people. I love to write, and have always felt awkward about...

Becoming fearless and facing 40

by Genealogy Jen | Feb 8, 2017 | My 40 Fears

I have become more comfortable in my own skin. There are still things that I want to change about myself, and I will continue to work on those things through out my life. I am proud of who I have become over the past year, and I see possibilities for my future in a way that I didn’t before.

When Your Genealogy Research Plan Changes

by Genealogy Jen | Feb 3, 2017 | Genealogy Research

I had a genealogy research plan today, but I decided to ditch it, because felt like I needed to find something important.

I’m afraid of becoming a hoarder

by Genealogy Jen | Feb 1, 2017 | Hoagies' Gifted Education

I know that I struggle with executive functioning skills. The Cerebral Executive Officer that runs my brain can be pretty incompetent. Her job is to put order to chaos, prioritize my competing priorities, and make sure that stuff gets done… especially the jobs that no one wants to do like cleaning my bathroom.

How to become a better genealogist

by Genealogy Jen | Jan 27, 2017 | Genealogy Research

How have I become a better genealogist? Through learning about and researching African American Genealogy.

The Content of our Character

by Genealogy Jen | Jan 24, 2017 | Genealogy Research

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.” How do I judge the content of this man’s character when recording and preserving his life history?

Focus on the present

by Genealogy Jen | Jan 18, 2017 | Parenting

To love someone is a choice that you must make to move forward, and not dwell on annoyance, anger and frustration of the present.

The Beauty in the Struggle

by Genealogy Jen | Dec 16, 2016 | Life Lessons

What if the broken parts of my life are treasured sea glass? What if my broken parts in life are there to create a beautiful masterpiece?

Be Good For Goodness Sake

by Genealogy Jen | Dec 7, 2016 | Life Lessons

I have asked myself, Do I do good simply for goodness’s sake, or do I do good for personal gain?

Before You Try to Convert Me to Your Cause…

by Genealogy Jen | Dec 1, 2016 | Hoagies' Gifted Education

Like most of you, my social media feeds are full of donation requests and people wanting me to, join their cause, or to volunteer my time. The causes are varied and equally important. There are so many organizations that want my help, especially during the holiday season.

DIY Ancestor Cards Advent

by Genealogy Jen | Nov 28, 2016 | Family History

Share the gift of family this holiday season. Highlight your ancestors with this DIY ancestor card advent.

To Anyone Who Didn’t Have a Happy Thanksgiving

by Genealogy Jen | Nov 25, 2016 | Life, Life Lessons

To Anyone Who Didn’t Have a Happy Thanksgiving,

Your day didn’t go the way that you had planned. I understand. Maybe, it was because someone that was a part of your Thanksgiving wasn’t at the table this year. Most of the time you deal with the pain of your loss, but when a holiday rolls around, especially one about family, it hurts. Perhaps you’re wondering…