New Hampshire Genealogy

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Jen Thorpe

New Hampshire has been given the nickname of “The Granite State”. Granite is a stone that is often used for gravestones. The gravestone of your ancestor is one way to learn a little bit more about him or her. Or, you could use one or all of the New Hampshire genealogy resources that can be found in this blog. They should help! Cyndi’s List is probably the most comprehensive list of genealogy resources online. If it exists on the internet, then odds are that Cyndi’s List has a link to it. They have a page called “United States – New … Continue reading →

Help Your Child to Cope with Sibling’s Special Needs

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jen Thorpe

It is typical for a family that includes more than one child to see some sibling rivalry from time to time. What isn’t so typical is the amount of responsibility that kids who have a sibling that has special needs often feel is placed upon them. Here are a few tips to help your child cope with the special needs of his or her sibling. As the oldest kid, I spent time helping my younger siblings with homework, with tying their shoes, and with other day to day activities. This isn’t unheard of or unusual. The difference was that my … Continue reading →

Hiring A Parents’ Helper

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Sara Berthiaume

One way that home – based professional parents can get a little extra help with the kids from time to time is to hire a mother’s (or father’s) helper. A parent’s helper is different than a babysitter in that the parent is usually at home while the helper is helping out with the children and the household tasks. Selecting a parent’s helper is similar to selecting a babysitter, so be sure to choose someone that you know you can trust and who is reliable. As with any child care situation, it is often good to set up a trial run … Continue reading →

It is Okay to Ask For Help

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Sara Berthiaume

When you own and operate a home – based business, you get to call all of the shots. Along with that comes a great deal of responsibility. One of the responsibilities of a home – based business owner is keeping the amount of work that the business takes on at a reasonable level. If you find that your business’s products and services are in demand, it can be hard not to take on more and more – after all, work is money and who doesn’t enjoy the feeling of being popular. There is danger in biting off more than you … Continue reading →

Need Help Sorting Heirlooms From Trash?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Jen Thorpe

Many genealogists can rattle off a list of the most important heirlooms that have been passed down in their family from one generation to the next. It isn’t so easy to make decisions about the importance of items stored in your basement, or in your relative’s attic. There is at least one company that can help you sort those things. Family heirlooms are a treasure. Part of what makes them so special is that they are tangible. It is nice to hear stories about how your great-great grandmother used to cook wonderful family dinners using a particular cooking pot. It … Continue reading →

Some Tips for Genealogists Who Photograph Gravestones

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Jen Thorpe

No matter what it is that you are taking a photograph of, you are going to want that photo to be a good one. Genealogists who are visiting their ancestor’s graves in cemeteries may want to take a picture of the gravestone. Here are some tips you can use to make that photo come out a little bit better. Personally, I know very little about photography. If I wanted to travel to various cemeteries, and take photos of the gravestones of my ancestors, I would require some help. I probably would see if I could hire one of my friends, … Continue reading →

Time to Oursource Social Media?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Richele McFarlin

Like it or not social media is here to stay. Most companies have a Facebook page and most Tweet daily. It is a personal way to connect with customers. Customers have multiple ways to be involved with company promotions, suggestions and complaints. Companies have a way of putting their brand in front of their customers on a daily basis. We all love social media for the convenience, opportunity, and the interaction with friends, clients and family. It can be the fastest way to spread word of mouth advertising. Yet, the only way to be successful in the area of social … Continue reading →

Ways to Help Your Autistic Child Cope With Vacation

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jen Thorpe

Summer vacation is something many families look forward to. School is over, and that gives families the freedom they need to do some vacation activities together. This lack of predictable structure can be overwhelming for children who have autism. Here are some tips to make summer vacations a little less stressful for kids who have an autism spectrum disorder. Children who have autism tend to need a set, predictable, plan for their day. When they are in school, they know that they can count on things happening in a certain order. There is comfort in knowing what will happen next, … Continue reading →

OneGreatFamily Can Help You Build Your Family Tree

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jen Thorpe

Need some help filling in the missing pieces of your family tree? There is a genealogy website that can help you to do that. It is called OneGreatFamily, and it actually works on your family tree for you, while you are doing other things. It will even let you know when it finds new information. Genealogists, even amateur ones, spend countless hours doing research, gathering information, and putting together their family tree. There are going to be times when you have too many things going on in your life and are too busy to work on your genealogy research. Or, … Continue reading →