Are you prepared? myrootsfoundation.com/are-you-prepar…

How I Did It: Used Newspapers to Build the Story of my Ancestor's Life - Family Tree familytreemagazine.com/premium/how-i-…

Today is #GivingTuesday! If each of our Twitter followers donates just $10 today, with the match from Facebook and PayPal, we would reach our fundraising goal! We know everyone may not be able to donate, so if you can make a donation, please give generously.

2 ways to #honor departed loved ones during the #holidays. • Create a new tradition in memory of your loved one. • Put out a ‘memory stocking’, ‘memory box’, or a special place where you & others can write down memories you treasure. Pick a time to read them together.

2 more ways to #honor departed #family members during the #holidays. • Light a candle in your home in memory of the person you have lost. • Hold a memorial service or candlelight vigil.

Happy Wednesday! Here are 2 more ways to #honor departed #family members during the #holidays. · Include one of your loved one’s favorite dishes in your holiday meal. · Adopt a family in memory of your loved one. This can be done through a church, Salvation Army, or Goodwill.

Thursday is here, with more ways to #honor departed #family members during the #holidays. · Pick a few special items that belonged to your loved one; donate them to friends or family who will appreciate them. · Make a memorial decoration in honor of your loved one.

45 ways to #honor departed #family members during the #holidays. Check it out the full list on our website at myrootsfoundation.com/45-ways-to-hon…

Happy Arbor Day folks!

children whose families discuss everyday events and family history more often have higher self-esteem and stronger self-concepts. And adolescents with a stronger knowledge of family history have more robust identities, better coping skills. theatlantic.com/education/arch…

Should I use a DNA test kit? myrootsfoundation.com/should-i-use-a…

So, you are thinking about using a DNA test kit to further your genealogical research. Before you swab your cheek, and drop it in the mailbox; there are a few things you might want to consider. myrootsfoundation.com/should-i-use-a…

Resources for African American Research myrootsfoundation.com/resources-afri…

This #PresidentsDay we honor our first President, George Washington, whose birthday is February 22. We also traditionally honor President Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is February 12. archives.gov/news/topics/wa…

Resources for Finding Your Biological Family myrootsfoundation.com/resources-find…

Do you know your family history? Take the 'Do you know scale' developed by Dr. Marshall Duke and Robyn Fivush of Emory University. myrootsfoundation.com/do-you-know-sc…

Without women, we would have no history! Happy #InternationalWomansDay!

Earth Day myrootsfoundation.com/earth-day/