The Kindred Curator

January always feels like a quiet reset for me. Not a dramatic overhaul—just a chance to take stock, clear a little space, and set myself up for the year ahead. Why January Starts with a Spreadsheet For my family history work, that reset almost always starts with a spreadsheet. I genuinely love spreadsheets. I love the order they bring to my research, the way they let me see everything at once, and the calm that comes from knowing I can…

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My 2026 Monthly Family History Challenges One of the questions I hear most often is, “Where do I even start?” And honestly? I’ve asked myself that same question more times than I can count. Family history often feels bigger than we expect—full of unfinished threads and quiet pressure to do more. I created these monthly challenges to slow that feeling down. They’re not a checklist, but a rhythm: one small focus each month, taken at an unhurried pace. I built…

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