Ancestry Aimee

03/30/2026

Building your family history doesn’t have to be complicated. Start simple, stay curious, and focus on what matters most; real people, real stories, and real connections.

03/27/2026

Ready to go deeper with your genealogy research?

When you join Aimee’s Crew on YouTube, you get more than just videos. You get tools, guidance, and a community to help you keep moving forward.

Each month includes a free handout that pairs with the video, access to exclusive members-only livestreams and replays, and a chance to follow along with my own research as your questions help shape what we explore.

There are two membership levels available, so make sure you select Aimee’s Crew when you join.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/AimeesCrew

We’d love to have you in the Crew.

03/25/2026

Are you getting everything you can out of your Ancestry subscription?

So many researchers stick to the same basic searches and miss out on tools that could save time and uncover new discoveries.

In “Ancestry’s Tools You Aren’t Using (with Crista Cowan),” we talk through some of the most overlooked features and how to start using them in your research. And yes, there’s plenty of laughter along the way too.

Take a few minutes to watch. You might discover a tool you didn’t even know you had.

What aren't you using at Ancestry? How can you get more from your membership? Join Crista (Ancestry's Corporate Genealogist) and me as we discuss what you ma...

03/23/2026

Ever worry you’ve missed something important in your family history research?

It’s not always the big records that trip us up. More often, it’s the small details we overlook that hold the answers we’re searching for.

In my YouTube video, The Genealogy To-Do List: What to Search for With Every Ancestor (link below), I’m sharing exactly what to look for with every person in your tree so you can feel confident you’re not leaving anything behind. I’ve also included a handout to help guide you as you go.

Take a few minutes to watch. You might be closer to a breakthrough than you think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpTI-OhKg3I

03/20/2026

You know that feeling…
“I should be making more progress on my family history.”

But you’re not sure what to do next. Or what you might be missing.

This $8.99 checklist changes that.

It gives you a clear plan for every ancestor so you can:
Stay organized
Catch missing records
Move forward with confidence

If your research has been sitting on the back burner… this is your way back in. https://www.etsy.com/listing/4462672127/research-every-ancestor-like-a-pro-the?etsrc=sdt

03/18/2026

Ancestry just dropped 3 brand new features… and they might completely change how you do your research.

These updates started rolling out in February 2026, and if you don’t see them yet, they’re on the way.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re missing something in your research… this is the video you need to watch.

See how these tools work and how to start using them in your own family tree.

Stickies, A.I. Suggested Research, and Full-Text Searching are game changers for you as you build your family tree. Ancestry just added these new website too...

03/16/2026

Sometimes family history research feels a lot like the desert. It can feel dry and frustrating when the records you want just are not showing up.

But if you stay patient and keep looking, little discoveries start to appear, just like wildflowers blooming in unexpected places. Explore the local history, follow small clues, and enjoy the records you do find. You might be surprised at what begins to grow.

03/14/2026

Don’t miss the Genealogy To-Do List: What to Search for With Every Ancestor
https://youtu.be/IpTI-OhKg3I

Are you sure you’ve searched everything you should for each ancestor? (Genealogy Research Made Simple) = One Checklist for Every Ancestor.In this video, I’m ...

03/11/2026

I caught up with my friend Jen Shaffer, better known as The Formidable Genealogist , at RootsTech, and she shared a little about her four research guides focused on getting the most out of FamilySearch. If you’ve ever felt like you’re only scratching the surface of what FamilySearch can do, Jen’s guides are designed to help you dig deeper and find more records.

Learn more about her guides here. https://www.theformidablegenealogist.com/

03/09/2026

Closing out another incredible RootsTech. There’s something energizing about spending a few days surrounded by people who are passionate about family history, research, and storytelling. Grateful for the conversations, collaborations, and ideas that always come from this event. If you’re considering attending next year, I highly recommend it.

03/09/2026

Another RootsTech in the books. Three days of genealogy, friends, learning, and more conversations than I can count. I may be heading home, but I’m already looking forward to the next one. If RootsTech isn’t on your calendar yet, start planning for next year and come say hello.