$20 Gift Ideas For the Genealogist

Do it yourself gift ideas:

Record A Story "Twas the Night Before Christmas" - $13.95 - Each time a page is turned in this fun book, Christmas music plays, and your recorded reading of the classic holiday story is played. Following these simple directions records the story:
Turn to the page you wish to record. Press the RECORD button. Listen to the instructions. When you hear a beeping sound, read the words on the page. After you are finished reading the page, press STOP. You can re-record until you are satisfied with your recording. Repeat the process with the remaining pages of the book. Three replaceable AAA batteries come with the book. This is a wonderful gift idea for out-of-town relatives or a parent who is away from home frequently.

Record A Story "Guess How Much I Miss You" - $13.95 - This is a beautifully illustrated story about two bears that miss each other when they are apart. The story teaches children that even when loved ones are far away, they are still in each other's hearts. Each time a child turns the page, a lively musical tune plays, and the child hears the your voice reading the story.

Make Your Own Voice Recording of a Children's Book - under $20 - Purchase a children's book and record yourself reading it. Then wrap up the recording and the book. Use a digital voice recorder and burn the recording onto a CD (see our article on Digital Voice Recorders).
What could be better than a recording of your loving voice reading a child's story that they could listen to again and again?

The First Christmas: A Changing-Picture Book by Sophie William - $10.48 - This classic Christmas nativity story is stunningly illustrated in pastel artwork depicting angels, shepherds, and wise men arriving in Bethlehem to share the wonder of the birth of Jesus. Lift the gatefold flaps to change the pictures.

The Spirit of Christmas by Nancy Tillman - $11.55 - This delightful book is written in rhymed verse. The narrator begins: "I had just nodded off, at a quarter past four, when the Spirit of Christmas stepped in through my door." This is a beautiful book that families will want to share year after year. Children will also enjoy looking for the Spirit of Christmas image that Nancy has hidden on every page!

Photo Collage Mug - $14.99 - Give a gift of memories that the genealogist in your family will use again and again. Send a photo or photo's and they will be transferred onto a 10 oz. white ceramic mug. Add names or a sentimental message; limit 1 line, 24 letters/spaces. No negatives, slides, discs, or photos smaller than 2 1/2"x3". Photos will be returned.

Family Tree Wall Hanging with Photo Holders - $10.97 - The genealogist in your family will be thrilled with this "Bless our family" family tree wall-hanging. The cotton applique tree has 7 apples, each with its own clear vinyl photo holder. A burgundy checked border adds country charm. Each frame holds a 2 inch square photo.

Photo Locket Pendant Necklace - $12.99 - Share that favorite picture with your favorite genealogist and let them know you are thinking of them this Christmas. Crafted of the finest stainless steel with a copper finish this oval and flower photo pendant is sure to please the eye. Attach a ribbon instead of a chain and you have a unique and classic heirloom gift for the family historian in your family.

3 D Photo Collage - $14.99 - Create an impressive 3-D collage of personal photos for your family. A hidden plastic backing makes it easy - just snap the photo holders in whatever arrangement you like, change photos or shape anytime. You get 15 holders in all: two 5" x 7", seven 3 1/2" x 5", three 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", and three 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".

Personalized Silver Plated Christmas Bell Ornament - $11.99 - Bells are a wonderful gift to give at Christmas. This silver plated Christmas Bell is engraved with the current year plus your name. Specify name; limit 1 line, 15 letters/spaces. Red satin hanging ribbon. 2"H.

Personalized Locket ID Bracelet - $22.99 - With engraved ID tag and pretty heart locket, this classic bracelet is a gift of style and sentiment. A beautifully crafted, 14K goldplated jewelry piece is personalized at no extra charge! Specify name; limit 1 line, 10 letters/spaces. Allow 2-3 weeks. 8"L; 1/2"dia. locket. No express shipping. We apologize for any inconvenience, however, this item is not available for shipment to Canada.

A Grandparent's Book: Answers to a Grandchild's Questions - $12.95 - Memories are a great gift to share with your loved ones. This book makes recording your personal and family history easy with hundreds of questions to get those memories flowing.

My Family Tree Stamp Set - $12.95 - Give this stamp kit to the child genealogist or family scrapbooker in your family. The kit includes 27 foam stamps and 3 ink pads to help create a personalized family tree.

Photo Desk Calendar - $14.99 - Choose from 20 themes, with over 250 background designs, for a calendar as unique as you. You can start calendars on any month you please. You can also customize special dates with a photo and a sentiment. A great gift that shows your devotion to family.

Photo T-Shirt - $12.99 to $19.99 - Design a great gift for your family. Put your favorite photo onto a white fleece-lined sweatshirt in 50/50 poly/cotton or a white T-shirt in 50/50 poly/cotton. Add a slogan in black on the back. Specify slogan; limit 2 lines, 30 letters/spaces per line.

Family Crest Wall Clock - $15.00 - This 10" wall clock bearing a family crest would make a great gift for any family historian. CafePress has family crests for many surnames, but if they don't have the one you're looking for, you can contact them to have your own image placed on a product. There are many other gifts for genealogists available at CafePress, so look around while you're there.

Family Tree Pillow - $14.95 - This fun accent pillow tells it like it is with the caption: "My Family Tree is Full of Nuts!"

Craft Panel: Family Picture Project - $14.95 - The project includes 2 pillows, 1 album cover, and 1 picture mat. This would make a good gift for a family member or fellow genealogist who has an interest in crafts as well as family history.

Coat of Arms MousePad - $13.00 - An impressive mousepad imprinted with your Coat of Arms. This gift would be a great way to help your family and fellow researches display their surname. CafePress has family crests for many surnames, but if they don't have the one for which you are looking, you can contact them to have your own image placed on a product.

Sterling Silver Heart Picture Locket - $18.95 - This beautiful sterling silver locket would make a lovely gift for the woman on your gift list. Other designs and metals are available. For an aditional fee, you can have either a paper photo included in the locket or have a photograph laser engraved into the metal itself.

Genealogy Tie - $18.95 - This 100% silk tie is decorated with images of old photographs, stamps, and lettering to make it the perfect gift for a man who has been bitten by the genealogy bug.

PhotoStamps - $18.99 - Turn your photos into real U.S. postage stamps. A sheet of 20 1st class 1oz letter stamps will cost $18.99. (Prices vary according to type of stamp and number of sheets purchased.) This would make a fun gift for a family member or a great way to send your holiday greeting cards this year.

Photo Calendar (12 months) - $19.99 - Create a photo calendar at Kodak Gallery and personalize it by adding family pictures and personalized captions. Calendars are 10.25" x 15.6" when open and are twin-loop wire bound.

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