I posted this on an older blog site that I was using for my DIY renovations on my house. I guess this is what the universe was trying to...

Christmas markets capture a kind of magic you can’t find anywhere else — equal parts tradition, community, and holiday sparkle. While the tradition began in Europe centuries ago, American cities have created their own festive versions that echo the Old World charm. But how do the “classic” European markets compare to their “new world” counterparts?

Planning a family reunion? Make it unforgettable with our 20 fun family reunion quiz questions for family history. This activity goes beyond dates and places, helping you capture stories, heirlooms, recipes, and memories from every generation. Use these engaging questions to spark conversations, uncover family legends, and strengthen connections while building a richer, more meaningful family tree together.

The pursuit to find graves of my ancestors has led me to Maple Grove Cemetery in Wichita, KS. There I found my 2xgreats were buried without headstones.

My great-great-grandmother, Emma Charlotta Berggren (1851–1946) , had a pretty rough life. Although I’ve mentioned her before, I want to...

The landscape of California's Gold Rush counties in 1851 was vastly different from what we see today. For instance, Calaveras County extended from the Nevada state line all the way west to Stockton, including what is now Amador County. One of the most fascinating facts from this era is that my small town of Mokelumne Hill was the largest town in the county at the time!