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Comparing 3 Different Genetic Ancestry DNA Services

I guess it’s just human curiosity that propels us to buy DNA tests that tell us where are ancestors are from. After thinking about it for years (because they’re so pricey), I actually decided to brave the cost and get some DNA tests! There’s a saying that goes along the lines of, “the truth is in between both sides” – so that’s why I got 3 DNA tests instead of one.

According to my family, what am I? I have a professional historian for a father and my mother’s family is fairly into history too, so we have a lot … Continue reading

Making a DIY Pushpin Map

I wanted a pushpin map for my office, and even though there are great options out there, I didn’t find quite what I wanted. So I decided to DIY a pushpin map and it actually turned out marvelously! Since pushpin maps can be really expensive, here’s a guide on how to make your own.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• a map
• a frame
• wood stain, paint, or anything you’d like to decorate your frame with
• foam or cork board
• strong glue
• pushpins

Please immediately remove interrupting cats so as to not get fur on your project.

First, get your map … Continue reading

Where I Wish I’d Had a Car

I’m a heavy user of public transportation and even though I’m way too uncomfortable to drive in a foreign country (for now), there have been a few places I’ve looked out of my bus or train and just thought, I really wish I had a car right now. There are some areas of the world that are so magnificent, I wanted the freedom to just stop and enjoy the road along the way rather than breeze by, having everything pass by out the window.

I’m sure to come across even more of these places but from my travels to … Continue reading