What happened to Genealogy Jen? Update
I’ve been absent from my blog for several months now. Here’s why.
Twitty Tea Spearmint iced tea inspired by The Cooking Gene by Michael Twitty
Sometimes, you need something sweet and refreshing to calm your soul. Try this sweet spearmint iced tea inspired by Micheal Twitty’s new book The Cooking Gene
Giveaway Winners
Announcing the winners of the Repurposed Genealogy 2nd Blogiversary Giveaway
Graduation Gift for Guys
Finding the right gift for a guy graduate can be tricky. Here’s what I am giving this year that might work for you. I’ve included a free printable letter to go with the gift as well.
How to have your best family vacation ever
Growing up as a child with divorced parents, I looked forward to the day that I would be able to have the kind of family vacation I always wanted. More than spending a lot of money, or traveling to an exotic location, I wanted to experience a vacation with a mom and dad that loved each other. I wanted to feel
I will name him Jacob
Jacob is thirteen months old. He has dimples that appear when he chases his older brothers down the hallway, toddling to catch them without losing his balance. He’s so determined. And though none of us have red hair, he does. The woman at Albertson’s...
Food Porn and Ancestor Photos
It’s hard to wrap my mind around sometimes. I have more pictures of what I’ve eaten than most of my ancestors. Seriously. Maybe you’re not a foodie like I am, so you don’t hash tag foodporn pictures on Instagram. Or take pictures of artfully presented meals in restaurants. Or decadent meals you make to post on social media to show off what you were lucky enough to eat, so others are jealous.
If you’re not posting the food porn pictures like me, you probably have a glut of photos of something else. If you don’t believe me, scroll through your smart phone camera gallery, or social media feed. I’ll wait…