Empty Nest Heritage

With school out for the summer, many teen drivers have more independence than ever before. While having a teen driver in the family can be helpful with running errands, taking younger siblings to and from activities, and freeing up ...
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/preparing-your-teen-for-a-summer-of-safe-driving/

There's no doubting that the present is an exciting time to live in. You're sitting reading this on a computer, and it was written on another computer. If you wanted to, right now, you could go and read today's news in ...
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/make-sure-they-know-who-you-are-get-your-id-sorted-out-today/

These days, it seems like for most home owners having a shed in the backyard is a must. It's also becoming more and more popular to make it look special once it's delivered and assembled. Here are a few things for you to consider bef...
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/create-an-idyllic-garden-retreat-how-to-decorate-your-shed/

Summer heat increases the need for hydration, especially for little children. Whip out the same old waters and the juices, however, and they get bored. They can have plain old apple juice all the year-round, and they want something m...
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/sip-the-summer-away-5-fun-drink-ideas-for-kids-and-families/

While it is not as much of a political football as it used to be ten years ago, where we get our energy and what it is used for is very much a necessary discussion for the general public. According to the Environmental Protection...
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/the-fight-for-solar-power/

Cupcakes are simple to bake but can be transformed into truly show-stopping treats that will wow your friends. Cupcakes have been a hugely versatile baking favorite for many years. There's an endless combination of flavorings ...
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/impress-your-friends-with-these-incredible-cupcakes/

Robert William “King of Goshen”, 9th great grandfather to my son and daughter, son of Ellis and Ellin Williams, was born in about 1647 in Marion, Pembroke, Wales. Sometime prior to 1691, Robert William had immigrated to Pennsylvania, United States. Robert William married Gwen Cadwallader, daughter of John and Sarah Ellin (Roberts) Cadwallader, on 19d 4m 1691 at the home of Hugh Roberts, Merion, Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.   Featured image: Goshen Meeting House. Sometime prior to 1691, Robert William had immigrated to Pennsylvania, United States. Robert William married Gwen Cadwallader, daughter of John and Sarah Ellin (Roberts) Cadwallader, on 19d 4m 1691 at the home of Hugh Roberts, Merion, Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA."
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/85349-2/

If you plan on selling your home, there are certain “trade secrets” you should know which will help you effectively “close the deal,” as opposed to just bringing in a broker to sell your house for you and leaving it at that. The sale hides in the details, and attention to the special little touches will go a long way with potential buyers.
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/5-best-kept-secrets-for-successfully-selling-your-home/

"It’s incredible how finishing a project makes your home look completely different. You might have added a new part that’s practical and stylish. Or, you may have completely renovated an old room. It’s so much fun, but yes, it is expensive. Mainly fun though, we think you’ll agree. Of course, there are some home improvements we wish we could do and might be just outside of our price range, but are far toward the bottom of our ‘needs’ list – those amazing home improvements we wish we could afford. These are what our dreams are made of."
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/what-dreams-are-made-of-amazing-home-improvements-we-wish-we-could-afford/

A very large part of my genealogical research over the past twenty years has produced thousands of photographs and other images and naming and cataloging these files required me to permanently label media and files with identifying information.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/permanently-label-media-and-files-with-identifying-information/

There are initial costs to solar power, as there are to anything we do to improve our home environment. However, the benefits of solar power outweigh the upfront cost. Remember when computers were water-cooled? No? How about when cell phones did not fit conveniently into a handbag or pocket?eating, disability.
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/benefits-of-solar-power-outweigh-the-costs/

In researching genealogy, translating French words for genealogy research can be tricky, and the same goes for other languages as well, and mistakes can easily be made.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/translating-french-words-for-genealogy-research-can-be-tricky/

The following are the Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org updates and additions to 30 May 2016. FamilySearch.org updates and additions. Argentina, Tucumán, Catholic Church Records, 1727-1955
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/ancestry-com-and-familysearch-org-updates-and-additions-to-30-may-2016/

It’s easy to see the appeal of extreme couponing. Saving money is something we all strive for each and every day. Strategically comparing sales ads and combining coupons can potentially keep your household in groceries, personal care items, baby items, and even pet food for a small amount of money. Because the couponing process can seem a bit overwhelming at first, here’s what you should know as a first-timer.   Strategically comparing sales ads and combining coupons can potentially keep your household in groceries, personal care items, baby items, and even pet food for a small amount of money. Because the couponing process can seem a bit overwhelming at first, here’s what you should know as a first-timer."
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/extreme-couponing-what-the-first-timer-should-know/

Documents in application of the pension of Francis E. Kiefer, who died in the Civil War. STATEMENT OF PENSION BENEFITS TO SIX MONTHS AFTER SOLDIER’S DEATH.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/documents-support-application-elsie-kiefer-civil-war-pension-francis-e-keifer/

Elsie A. Kiefer, widow of Francis E. Keifer. Documents in application of the pension of Francis E. Kiefer, who died in the Civil War.   Documents in application of the pension of Francis E. Kiefer, who died in the Civil War."
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/documents-support-application-elsie-kiefer-civil-war-pension-francis-e-keifer/

Elsie A. Kiefer, widow of Francis E. Keifer. Documents in application of the pension of Francis E. Kiefer, who died in the Civil War.   Documents in application of the pension of Francis E. Kiefer, who died in the Civil War."
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/documents-support-application-elsie-kiefer-civil-war-pension-francis-e-keifer/

When you have small children, the backyard and garden are essential space for them to be free to run around and play. The lawn can get torn up from all those soccer games and ride-on toys. The plants have been squashed and all things thorny (beautiful as they can be) removed for safety. All those summers with the trampoline or pool out there resulted in having no space to enjoy the things you enjoy doing in the garden.   The lawn can get torn up from all those soccer games and ride-on toys. The plants have been squashed and all things thorny (beautiful as they can be) removed for safety. All those summers with the trampoline or pool out there resulted in having no space to enjoy the things you enjoy doing in the garden."
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/kids-gone-convert-your-kid-friendly-garden-to-an-adult-oriented-retreat/

Today, I finally broke through a long standing brick wall that seemed unbreakable. Out of all my discoveries in our family’s genealogy, this is the one that proves that perseverance and analytical thinking in the face of questions and confusion do pay off – to a point.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/85258-2/

Today, I finally broke through a long standing brick wall that seemed unbreakable. Out of all my discoveries in our family’s genealogy, this is the one that proves that perseverance and analytical thinking in the face of questions and confusion do pay off – to a point. Out of all my discoveries in our family’s genealogy, this is the one that proves that perseverance and analytical thinking in the face of questions and confusion do pay off – to a point."
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/85258-2/

Today, I finally broke through a long standing brick wall that seemed unbreakable. Out of all my discoveries in our family’s genealogy, this is the one that proves that perseverance and analytical thinking in the face of questions and confusion do pay off – to a point. Out of all my discoveries in our family’s genealogy, this is the one that proves that perseverance and analytical thinking in the face of questions and confusion do pay off – to a point."
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/85258-2/?preview_id=85258&preview_nonce=c464c37be5&post_format=standard&preview=true

"One of the main complaints you will hear from the adults of today is that kids no longer know how to think for themselves."
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/the-lost-art-of-teaching-your-kids-to-think/

Your home shouldn’t make you feel like you’re missing out on the great weather. It should be maximizing your enjoyment of the lovely. How it does that is down to these 8 ways to make sure your home’s ready for the summer.
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/8-ways-to-make-sure-your-homes-ready-for-the-summer/

It seems like every month there is more money going out of the home than is coming in through jobs and other means. However, there are ways that you can save money on your monthly expenses, be a frugal family, and enjoy living instead of not having money for luxuries.   Unless you are willing to live in an area where you don’t have to pay for electricity or water, such as an island that has huts or an area where you live off of the land, then there will always be things that will take your money.   However, there are ways that you can save money on your monthly expenses, be a frugal family, and enjoy living instead of not having money for luxuries."
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/frugal-family-how-to-save-money-on-your-monthly-expenses/

The following is my transcription of New Jersey Abstracts of Wills, 1670-1817, page 37, including the will abstracts of Joseph Bird Sr. and Joseph Bird Jr. Featured image of Boxwood Hall (built c. 1750), Elizabeth, New Jersey CALENDAR OF WILLS—-1791-1795 37 between them; children of son Peter the remaining f/r, to be equally divided between them. Executors and Trustees–wife, Leanah, and friends, Harman Lane and Ezekiel Cole. Witnesses-—David Cole, Isaiah Cole, Samuel Mannon. Proved May 11, 1791. Lib. 32, p. 315.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/new-jersey-abstracts-of-wills-1670-1817-page-37-joseph-bird-sr-and-jr/

You may remember the food pyramid, but do you really know if your child’s diet has been following the appropriate guidelines? As a parent, you want your children to grow up healthy and strong, and a huge part of this is making sure they eat the right foods. While they may change depending …
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Ever been involved in a fender-bender or car accident? Accidents are never fun to deal with and can cause physical and emotional trauma to all involved. Driving safety is something every new driver must learn when taking driver’s ed. Teens can have a difficult time coping with a car accident, especially if they are inexperienced drivers. There are healthy ways to help your kids deal with an auto accident.
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/how-to-help-your-kids-deal-with-an-auto-accident/

You would think, since we live in a digital age, we would be more in touch with exactly who we are and where our families came from. There was a time when most UK and western families were comprised of Britons who could trace their lineage back countless generations. Such is the case with our family. Those days are quickly fading into obscurity as more and more people travel the globe and emigrate to new countries, perhaps many times in their lifespan. Are you looking to trace your family tree? You can find out more about your ancestors using these 5 handy tips.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/5-ways-to-find-out-more-about-your-ancestors/

Empty Nest Genealogy: Genealogy family tree research, ancestry search, genealogy links, and providing free information and downloads in genealogy research.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/5-ways-to-find-out-more-about-your-ancestors/

Empty Nest Genealogy: Genealogy family tree research, ancestry search, genealogy links, and providing free information and downloads in genealogy research.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/ancestry-com-and-familysearch-org-updates-and-additions-to-16-may-2016/

Empty Nest Genealogy: Genealogy family tree research, ancestry search, genealogy links, and providing free information and downloads in genealogy research.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/ancestry-com-and-familysearch-org-updates-and-additions-to-16-may-2016/

Feathering the Empty Nest: Issues concerning marriage, family, pets, cooking, recipes, tips, hints, home family and lifestyle, household hacks, cleaning advice, personal anecdotes, stories, money saving tips, healthy eating, disability.
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/make-the-most-of-it-maximize-space-once-the-kids-have-left-the-nest/

Empty Nest Genealogy: Genealogy family tree research, ancestry search, genealogy links, and providing free information and downloads in genealogy research.
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/

Feathering the Empty Nest: Issues concerning marriage, family, pets, cooking, recipes, tips, hints, home family and lifestyle, household hacks, cleaning advice, personal anecdotes, stories, money saving tips, healthy eating, disability.
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/environmental-sensitivities-allergies-growing-concern-workplace/

Whether you’re a 20-something looking for adventure or looking for the best places to retire, the United States is full of sites that will make you feel the wonder of a child mixed with a bit of Indiana Jones. The first i...
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/5-coolest-archaeological-sites-across-the-us/

There is a growing hype about the benefits of positive thinking. Psychologists, Life Coaches and also celebrities vouch for the effectiveness of positive thoughts. But really... Why is positive thinking important?
http://www.featheringtheemptynest.com/10-top-reasons-why-positive-thinking-is-important/

Transcription of page 40 showing surnames beginning with 'G' of "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850." April 24, 1777——Gray, William & Susan Crenshaw (d. of Mary.) October 18, 1781——Gray, William & Lucy Wilson. ...
http://www.emptynestancestry.com/transcription-virginia-marriage-records-g-surnames/

Mark makes the most amazing grilled seasoned BC salmon dinner with salmon caught in the mighty Fraser River in our own back yard. He usually serves it with garden fresh peas, green beans and carrots.id="attachment_11092" align="...
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