$40 Gift Ideas For the Genealogist

"Family My Pride And Joy" Family Tree Two-Tone Necklace - $23.00 - This sterling silver family tree pendant makes a stunning gift at a reasonable price. The oval pendant features an elegant tree design in pink gold overlay and is inscribed around the edges with the words "Family. My Pride and Joy." The pendant comes with a shiny 18-inch sterling silver box chain.

Thomas Kinkade Garden of Prayer Faith Music Box - $39.99 - Give an heirloom music box to a fellow genealogist. The first-ever musical prayer box to feature the inspiring artistry of Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light, it is crafted of lustrous Heirloom Porcelain and has a specially designed compartment to hold their most earnest prayers. It plays the melody of "You'll Never Walk Alone."

Silver Photo Money Clip - $24.99 - A handsome silver money clip with a photo of a loved one is a perfect gift idea for any gentlemen. The overall size of the money clip is 2 x 1 x 1/4" allowing for a 1" photo size. The silver finish makes the piece look and feel very high-end and the new foldover design is simple and sturdy.

Christmas Tree Musical Ornament - $29.99 - Show your daughter that she's always in your heart with a limited-edition collectible heart-shaped mother daughter Christmas tree ornament accented with 22K gold. The front of this elegant hinged collectible ornament bears the sentiment "My Precious Daughter" and opens to continue the heartfelt message with the words "I was never so blessed as the day you were born" scripted atop a hand-applied ivory underglaze. It plays the inspiring melody of "Always in My Heart" at the turn of a key. Makes a memorable treasure or keepsake gift.

Wheeled Upright Suitcase - $29.99 - Your genealogy enthusiast will travel in style with the Travel Select Amsterdam 25" Expandable Wheeled Upright. This suitcase makes short trips a breeze. Lightweight construction with packing spaces and pockets offers travelers plenty of room for overnight extras. The Travel Select Amsterdam 25" Expandable Wheeled Upright expands to allow more storage.

Photo Puzzle Portrait - $24.99 - The photo puzzle is a perfect gift for the genealogist. When assembled, a special memory will be revealed and enjoyed. The 252-piece, glossy puzzle measures 10 x 14" when assembled. It comes complete with an 8 x 6.5 x 1.75" storage tin with the photo printed on the lid.

Creating Family Newsletters Book - $21.95 - Creating Family Newsletters & Time Capsules by Anne Hart will give you ideas on how to turn your family newsletter into an exciting multimedia presentation that will be sure to capture the interest and attention of your family members.

Family Tree Magazine - $27.00 - Give your fellow genealogist a gift subscription to Family Tree Magazine and they'll thank you all year. This year subscription includes 7 issues of America's #1 family history magazine. Each issue covers a wide range of topics that would interest any genealogist, such as ethnic heritage, family reunions, historical travel and much more.

Armorial History with Coat of Arms - $24.95 - This beautiful 11" x 17" print displays the coat of arms, family crest, and a history of the surname, including a bibliography on the back. If you'd like to purchase more than one copy to give to other family members, you can purchase additional copies at $10 each.

Family Tree Maker 2011, Essentials Edition - $32.98 - This is the basic version of the program and includes all of the essential features. For more robust features, consider the Deluxe ($52.95) or Platinum ($97.00) versions. For the family history buff that is using the MacIntosh Operating System get Family Tree Maker for Mac . At $69.95 it beats the prices for other Mac genealogy software.

Family Crest Hooded Sweatshirt - $37.99 - This family crest hooded sweatshirt is a great way to help someone celebrate their family heritage. CafePress already 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 the sweatshirt. You can also have a family crest placed on other products, such as a t-shirt, mousepad, or mug.

Record Your Own Family Tree - $38.95 - This gift allows you to rejoice in the joining of two families with a 11" X 17" pedigree chart with two coat of arms at the center. Write in the names of your ancestors for three generations on either side to complete this beautiful keepsake.

Coat of Arms with Frame-$38.21-A 10 3/4" x 13" print of a coat of arms for your surname, in a solid mahogany wood frame. For more information about coats of arms, see our article about Heraldry and Coats of Arms.

Photo Keepsake Box - $29.99 - This photo keepsake box is made of hardwood with a sleek mahogany lacquer finish. It is lined with soft felt and measures 5 x 5 x 3." Your photo is printed onto a ceramic tile on the top of the hinged lid. It is a perfect treasure box for storing memories and sacred keepsakes. It also makes for a great jewelry box. Look for other photo gifts at KODAK Gallery for more ideas on how to share your love of family.

Legacy 7.5 Deluxe Edition - $39.95 - Includes 98 advanced features not found in the Standard Edition. This powerful genealogy program will help your fellow researcher organize and expand their family tree.

Personalized Family Doormat - $26.99 - This stylish doormat can be personalized with a family name, to offer a warm welcome into any home. This would make a special gift for a new couple or family who has just moved to a new home.

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