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I'm Jennifer, and I'm an Occasional Genealogist... sort of. For over ten years I've been a professional genealogist. I started researching my own family nearly 30 years ago. Like many of you, I started as an Occasional Genealogist. I had to squeeze research in while in school and while working full-time. Then I got my first genealogy job and for awhile, it was genealogy all the time. Now I have two kids. I do other people's genealogy constantly but my own? Coming up with ways to do great genealogy, despite all the interruptions, is now mandatory.

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How to Create a Reverse Family Tree

This post will give you some resources if you're trying to create a reverse family tree or trying to decide if creating one is right for you. We'll look at... What is a reverse family tree How to learn more about creating a reverse family tree How to get a free reverse family tree tem…

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Gift Guide: From the Genealogist to the Impossible to Please

This post contains affiliate links (I know you're shocked, a gift guide with affiliate links). This is one of a series of gift guides for specific recipient types or gifters. Some suggestions are reproduced rather than making you follow a series of links. Do you have that person you have to buy a gift for bu…

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Gift Guide: DIY Gifts from the Crafty Genealogist

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Best writing or journaling supplies for on-the-go

I have a confession. I'm always touting the advantages of digital organization (for genealogy or everyday), but I love paper. I don't love organizing with paper. I hate it, hence my promotion of digital methods. It's the actual paper I love. I also love fountain pens. I love the way they write. I like th…