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  • Ancestry.com, family historian, family tree, Genealogy, Groupon, preserving memories, preserving photos

    Save Money Searching for your Ancestors!

    Disclosure, this is a sponsored post.

    Do you love learning about your ancestors and saving money while doing so? You can now find amazing promotions for Ancestry on Groupon! Discover what your surname means.  Solve your brick walls through the 1940’s US Census, Obituaries, and historical newspapers that are available on Ancestry.com. Link your tree with distant relatives and learn more about your ancestor’s travels.

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    A few years ago I connected with some distant family from my grandfather’s side and they were so kind to send me some beautiful old photographs of my great grandma when she was young. I used Shutterfly to create ornaments for our Christmas tree. Each year when a new photograph is sent to me, I create a new ornament. You can find Shutterfly promotions on Groupon.

     

     

    My Great Grandma and her oldest son.

     

    My Great Aunt and Uncle wedding photo.

     

    My Grandparents when they were courting.

     

  • family, family historian, My memories

    It’s Baby Animal Season At This Is The Place Heritage Park!!!

    Baby Animal Season begins March 23st! There are so many fun activities at This Is The Place, and their baby animals are adorable.

    $12.95 Adults

    $10.95 Seniors (65 and Over)

    $8.95 Children (3-11)

    FREE Children 2 and under

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday – Saturday)

    Monday-Saturday admission includes a combination of any three(3) of the following:

    take home crafts, pony rides, or mini-train rides

    My readers will receive $2 Off when they mention that they read about this event on DawnsDelightsArt.com

    Ride ponies, see baby chicks, goats, ducks, and enjoy the beautiful spring weather.

     

  • digital prints, family, family historian

    Up to 50% off at Mixbook!

     

    Mixbook is offering up to 50% off on their site this weekend. These books are a wonderful way to share your memories. Each year I make a couple of these albums, a year in review of our family. I love how sturdy they are, and they perfect gifts! You can get 10 FREE Premium Graduation Cards using GRAD2016 this weekend.

  • family historian, family reunions

    Freebie Ebook, Memories for the Family

    Here is a kindle ebook freebie. Memory Makers for the Family is about creating unforgettable moments that draw a family together. The busyness of our world seems to pull families apart therefore leaving emptiness and feelings of loneliness. This book is designed to give simple ideas and enjoyable activities for everyday life, special milestones, and holidays. There are also sections on maintaining a home, and everything from house rules to praying for your children. As the family focuses on the important things of life such as God, family and home, the benefits are incredible.

  • family, family historian, family reunions, family tree

    Organizing Research with Evernote

    Organizing your genealogy research, whether physical paper files or folders on your computer, is a constant headache for most genealogists. Everyone seems to offer an opinion on methods of keeping things in order: color coding, digitizing document, uploading photos to the cloud. The free online program Evernote is your all-encompassing solution, comprising tools for systematized note-taking, photo scanning, document filing and more, all stored safely on the Internet so that they can be opened on any device. Let the Evernote for Genealogists Premium Collection teach you how to centralize your research with this popular program.

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    Evernote for Genealogists Premium Collection (Windows Version)

    Evernote for Genealogists Premium Collection (Mac version)

     

     

  • digital photos, digital print, digital prints, family historian, Shutterfly

    Shutterfly Deals

    Here is a great deal from Shutterfly. I really love the products I have gotten from Shutterfly.

    New Customers take $15 off any purchase of $40 or more with code SCORE15. Valid 2/27-3/5,  gather those photos from when your child took his or her first steps, or from Grandma’s recent holiday visit. Perhaps make a calendar of your family’s highlight moments from this winter season and send to someone special. Too cold to even think? Get ready to cuddle up under our premium, personalized fleece blankets (yes, they showcase your photos!), which will not only keep you warm but will also be heartwarming! Save $15 off $40 with promo code SCORE15, new customers only. HINT: Remember that you can qualify for free shipping if your purchase is over $30 using code SHIP30!

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    Also from 2/27-3/5, photo books of sizes 10×10 or larger are 50% off for all customers with BOOKSMART!

    We can’t all be Einstein, but we know you’re BOOKSMART enough to realize that saving half off is a great deal. Our vivid, high quality photo books are perfect for ensuring that your honeymoon shots aren’t just stored on some hard drive, but come back to life amidst our numerous background, layout, and embellishment options. Each page can feature up to 1-25 pictures, and you can add, move, and resize images/ text anywhere. 50% off 10×10 or Larger PB from 2/27-3/5

    Ongoing….

    Use promo code CARD4U to get a free card and try out any style you want.  Additionally, spend over $30+ and qualify for a free shipping upgrade by using promo code SHIP30.

     

     

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    SCORE15: Offer expires 3/5/2014 (11:59 P.M. PT). Offer is good for $15 off one qualifying merchandise order of $40 or more (after any other discounts and before taxes, shipping and handling) through shutterfly.com. Valid only for new Shutterfly customers (those who have never purchased from Shutterfly). Offer cannot be redeemed more than once per account and/or billing address. Taxes, shipping and handling will apply. Not valid on prepaid plans, gift certificates, videograms, mailing services, prior purchases, orders placed for in-store pick up, purchases made on the Shutterfly iPhone, iPad and Android apps or Shutterfly Pro Galleries. Cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other offers or credits. Not valid for resale.

    BOOKSMART: Offer expires 3/5/2014> (11:59 P.M. PT). Offer is good for 50% off sizes 11×14, 12×12, and 10×10 only, photo books and additional pages at shutterfly.com. Taxes, shipping and handling will apply. StorytellingTM styles and elements, memorabilia pockets, layflat pages, genuine leather covers, matte, padded, leather and cloth covers will incur extra fees. Not valid on other sizes, soft covers, prepaid plans, prior purchases, purchases made on the Shutterfly iPhone, iPad and Android apps or Shutterfly Pro Galleries. Cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other offers or credits. Not valid for resale.

  • family, family historian, family tree

    Sharing Memories

    When I went to Washington to visit family my Great Great Aunt gave me a book she had written about her life as a young girl growing up in Italy and coming to America after WWII. This is a gift I will always treasure, and a great way of sharing your life beyond name and dates with loved ones. Family Tree store has a book that gives some great idea’s on what to share in your memoir. Stories from my Grandparent is a durable spiral binding that allows the book to lay completely flat, allowing for easy writing.

     

     

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    Ultimate British Genealogy Collection

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    Each month Family Tree University offers a new collection at a reduced price of $69.99. This months collection is Ultimate British Genealogy Collection.

    In this collection you have every resource to research your British Genealogy, the kit includes :

    English Genealogy 101 independent study course

    English Genealogy 101 independent study course
    Digital Download

    From the 13 Original Colonies to London to Leicester, whether your ancestors were Lobsterbacks in the Revolutionary War or serfs under King Henry VIII, you can break into your British genealogy with this independent study course on Anglo ancestry–designed to help you identify your English immigrant ancestors and pinpoint where exactly in Great Britain they came from.
    RETAIL: $99.99

    Hedgerow Genealogy: A Three-Step Strategy for Finding English Origins (Video Class)

    Hedgerow Genealogy: A Three-Step Strategy for Finding English Origins (Video Class)
    Digital Download

    This class covers the basics of tracking early American families back to England, with an emphasis on records from the early 1900s back to the late 1700s.
    RETAIL: $29.99

    Secrets for Seeking Scottish Ancestors Video Course

    Secrets for Seeking Scottish Ancestors Video Course
    Digital Download

    Tracing your Scottish roots is easy when you know how to navigate the Scottish government website ScotlandsPeople.gov. This video course will help you understand the site’s various resources, and which tools to use to focus your research.
    RETAIL: $29.99

    Your English Ancestry

    Your English Ancestry
    Paperback

    Your English Ancestry: A Guide for North Americans was the first book to provide a logical research routine for family historians based in North America. Since the first edition of Your English Ancestry was published in 1993, genealogy has become even more popular, the Internet has become an important tool for many researchers, and there have been significant changes in local government and in the storage of major records in England. These changes are reflected in this new edition of Your English Ancestry. It contains additional detail on many records, a new chapter introducing early English research (before 1730), and a greatly expanded bibliography. For every type of record — civil registration, census, church records, probate, occupation, and local administration — there are clear explanations of availability and access. Each chapter concludes with a step-by-step summary.
    RETAIL: $19.95