Hi there! I'm Lisa Lisson, and I'm passionate about helping people like you discover their ancestors and expand their family tree without feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the next steps.
[Family History Month] Week 4: Turn your discoveries into family connections
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Hi Reader, Over the past three weeks, you've been taking a fresh look at your family history - finding things you'd forgotten you had, protecting what matters most, and maybe even solving a mystery or two. This final week is about sharing those discoveries with the people who care about them. This week's focus: Share and Connect Your family history discoveries aren't meant to live in isolation. The photos you've identified, the stories you've captured, the mysteries you've solved - they become powerful when they're shared with the people who matter most. This week isn't about creating perfect family history books or elaborate presentations. It's about finding simple ways to connect your discoveries to your family's present and future. Simple is most always best. 🌳Your Week 4 opportunities:Share recent discoveries: Pick one interesting thing you learned this month and share it with a family member who would appreciate it. Plan a simple project: Consider how you might turn your discoveries into something lasting - a photo collection, a family story, or even a holiday tradition. Connect with living relatives: Reach out to cousins or relatives you haven't talked to in a while. Your recent discoveries might spark conversations that lead to new information. Start thinking about holiday sharing: With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, your family history work could become meaningful gifts or conversation starters. 🛠️ LISA'S FAMILY SHARING TOOLKITFor photo sharing that gets responses: "3 Great Benefits of Crowdsourcing Family Stories From Old Photos" - How sharing photos with relatives can unlock new family stories and identifications. For connecting with unknown relatives: MyHeritage Cousin Finder helps you discover relatives who share your interest in family history. Their messaging system makes it easy to reach out safely. Try MyHeritage Cousin Finder. For creating simple family projects: Etsy offers unique custom options that turn your family history into meaningful keepsakes - from personalized family trees to heritage recipe books. Browse family history gifts on Etsy. This is my go-to place to shop for unique family gifts! Get inspired by this:Read first: "3 Great Benefits of Crowdsourcing Family Stories From Old Photos" - How sharing photos with relatives can unlock new family stories. Then watch: "MyHeritage Cousin Finder: Find Family Connections You Never Knew Existed" - Tools that help you connect with relatives who share your interest in family history. Remember: The goal isn't perfection - it's connection. Even small sharing efforts can strengthen family bonds and preserve your discoveries for future generations. Sometimes the best family history "project" is simply a conversation over coffee with a relative who has stories to tell. Don't overthink it. More Week 4 inspiration coming Saturday! |
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Hi there! I'm Lisa Lisson, and I'm passionate about helping people like you discover their ancestors and expand their family tree without feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the next steps.
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