Hi Reader,

As we head into the final days of October's family history month, I'm reflecting on what we've accomplished together.

You've rediscovered treasures hiding in plain sight. You've protected fragile photos and captured important stories. You've made progress on research questions that have been bugging you. And hopefully, you've started thinking about how to share these discoveries with the people who matter most.

If you're just catching up this week:

The simple sharing wins: Forward an interesting family photo to a cousin. Share a family story at Sunday dinner. Ask a relative about something you discovered this month.

The holiday connection: Start thinking about how your family history work could enhance your upcoming holiday celebrations. Maybe it's sharing old family photos during Thanksgiving or creating simple heritage-themed gifts.

The ongoing mindset: Keep the exploration spirit alive beyond October. You don't need elaborate projects - just stay curious about your family's story.

🛠️ PERFECT TIMING FOR WHAT'S AHEAD

Black Friday is coming: Here's the thing about October family history discoveries - you've done all this work just in time for the year's best deals on the tools that help you do more.

What to watch for:

DNA testing: If you've been curious about genetic genealogy or want to help relatives get started, Black Friday DNA kit sales are legendary. Ancestry DNA and MyHeritage DNA both typically offer big discounts.

Research subscriptions: Annual subscriptions to Ancestry and MyHeritage typically see their biggest discounts of the year. Make sure you are signed up for my weekly newsletter to know when the discounts go live.

Heritage gifts: Custom family history books, personalized maps, and ancestry-themed gifts perfect for the holidays. Explore Etsy for family history books!​

Your timing is perfect:

After a month of family history exploration, you know exactly what gaps you want to fill and what tools would help most. No random purchases - just strategic investments in continuing your family's story.

I'll be sharing the best deals as they go live, both in next week's newsletter and on my social channels.

Until then: Finish strong with these final October days. Share one discovery with family. Preserve one important item. Ask one relative one question.

Your regular Tuesday newsletters have been running alongside our October series all month. If you missed one, find them all HERE. As we get closer to the holidays, I'll be sharing the best Black Friday deals as they go live, plus ways to turn your October discoveries into meaningful holiday traditions.

Keep discovering,