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“Getting Started” – Day Two of RootsTech 2013

“Getting Started” is a brand new track of presentations and workshops for beginning genealogists. It makes RootsTech 2013 very welcoming for people who have just started working on their genealogy, and who have a lot to learn. Here is some of what to expect on Day Two of RootsTech 2013. RootsTech 2013 will take place on March 21, 22, and 23 of 2013. Each of the three days will have a lot going on, including special “Getting Started” presentations and workshops for beginning genealogists. If you are going to attend all three days, then you won’t miss a thing. However, … Continue reading →

“Getting Started” – Day One of RootsTech 2013

RootsTech 2013 is offering a something new. It will have a group of workshops that are part of the “Getting Started” track. It will give new genealogists the information they need to get started. Here are a few of the workshops and presentations for the Day One of “Getting Started” at RootsTech 2013. Want to check out the “Getting Started” series at RootsTech 2013? If so, then you have two choices. You can buy a 3-Day Pass, or you can purchase a 1-Day Pass. It might be helpful if you had some idea of the content that will be presented … Continue reading →

Back to the Basics

A few days ago I got the bright idea of taking my son to the Dinosaur Museum here in Utah. They had this great deal going on, so admission was only $2 a person. As a single mom where money is always tight, these are the kind of deals I thrive on. Apparently, just about every other mom in the state of Utah does too. The line was packed clear around the building and parking was a nightmare, but Logan was so excited about seeing the dinosaurs that I couldn’t just turn around. Luckily the line moved fairly quickly and … Continue reading →

Burger Basics

What are the basics of a good burger? It needs to be juicy, a little charred but not too much and cooked to perfection. Here are some tips that you can use this summer to grill yourself the best burgers that you have ever had. The Perfect Size While we all picture big burgers, the best ones start out thin. This is because thin burgers will cook more evenly than thicker ones. Three-quarters- to one-inch thick are perfect. This way you won’t wind up with burgers that are charred on the outside but undercooked in the middle. Better Browning If … Continue reading →

Chase Away The Chill and Plan A Family Reunion – Part 1

If the cold, gray days of February have you wishing for warmer weather but a trip to a sunny locale is not possible right now, planning a family reunion for this summer may be a fun way to get your mind off of winter. Summer is a popular time for family gatherings both large and small. Whether you want to invite just a few people from one branch of your family tree or a large group of family who have not seen each other for a long time is up to you. Since it takes a few months to plan … Continue reading →

Blessings in a Backpack

I devour PEOPLE magazine every week and have for more years than I care to say. This week, the magazine had an interesting article about people trying to help out those who are hungry, mainly children. Stats show that about 16 million children are in what is called “food insecure’ homes. That is, there are times when these children are hungry and there is no food. Tama Clapper made a vow that no child in Gillette, Wyoming (pop. 30,000) would go hungry. She was inspired when told by a school principal that about 50 of the 430 children in the … Continue reading →

Etiquette Basics for Home Party Sales Representatives

Home party sales are a popular home-based business opportunity. It seems as though a month does not go by where I do not receive an invitation to one of them, I do not know all that many people and I live in a fairly rural area. I can only imagine how many parties are going on in more heavily populated areas and how many invitations other, more well connected individuals receive. If you are planning to pursue a direct sales opportunity where you will be selling products at home parties, you will certainly be eager to get out there and … Continue reading →

Building a Facebook Fan Page Series: Part 1

Whether you like to use Facebook or not or feel you lack the time to build a fan page your potential clients are on Facebook right now conversing with your competitor. Businesses can benefit by gaining new customers and exposure by having a Facebook fan page. If you do not have a page or if you are trying to build your page then keep reading for some tips on how to create a successful page. First we will start with the basics of how to create your page. Profile or Fan Page I have seen multiple small business owners use … Continue reading →

Back To The Basics

Sometimes we forget how important our job is a single parent, although we never forget how stressful it is and how much work it is. Sometimes you just have to step back to the basics and remember the most important thing, which is raising healthy, happy, well adjusted children. Often I search out advice, read blogs to see how other mothers do it, find out what is working for someone else, and I make a list. I’m a huge list maker, it helps me keep things organized in my mind. Things I always try to remember as a single parent: … Continue reading →

Bye-Bye Back-to-School Breakfast Blues

I’m done doing battle with back-to-school breakfasts. I’ve finally decided to stop whining about the inevitable and face my fear head-on. My daughter heads back to school next week, so the end of leisurely breakfasts is in sight. No more four-course meals that start with fresh fruit smoothies and end with a little chocolate something-something. We’re going back to the basics with these make-ahead recipes that I culled from Food Network and my own mother: GRANDMA’S GORP Ingredients: Your child’s favorite cereal (we use Cheerios, Kix, Cocoa Puffs, Fruit Loops, Corn Pops or a mix of two or three) Your … Continue reading →