Gift Ideas For the Genealogist

Struggling to find just the right gift for that genealogist in your family? Every year we search high and low for gifts ideas that any family history buff would enjoy. We select a variety of gifts ideas graded according to cost, so you can find a gift that will fit your budget.

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Pewter Mom's Favorite Photo Ornament - $6.64 - Send a genealogy memory to your loved ones with this enchanting photo Christmas tree ornament. Santa, snowman and reindeer design are accented with bronze, red and green glitter. Hand silk screened with "Mom's Favorite". Materials: 100% Zinc. Dimensions: 2" W x 2.5" H.


I Love Genealogy Mousepad - $7.99 - You will be thought of happily whenever your loved one uses this mousepad. It's the perfect inexpensive yet much needed gift to give a genealogist.


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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.

Photo Calendar (12 months) - now only $14.99 - 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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"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."


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600DPI Colour & Mono HandyScan Handheld Scanner - $61.99 - Handheld scanner HandyScan PS-410 is easy to use. It has a built-in realtime Scanning Detector to avoid distortion, and over-speed alert to control scanning speed. Both 600 or 300 dpi, color or monochrome scanning options are provided. The JPEG files can be saved directly to your micro SD or to your computer through the USB port. It supports Windows 7 / Vista / XP and Mac OS10.4 or above without installing a driver. A built-in display shows the selected resolution, remaining battery life, and memory status. Bonus optical character recognition software included! Powered by 2 x AA batteries, that can approximately scan 200 pages. .


Sony AX412 Digital Voice Recorder - $63.95 - The Sony ICD-AX412 Digital Flash Memory Voice Recorder has some great features that will make recording family history interviews easier. For instance it has a built-in 2 GB flash memory, it records in MP3, it has about 72 hours of battery life, it comes with a built in stand so you get a better quality recording and you can bookmark your recording. Click the link above to read the rave reviews of this recorder. For more information about digital records, see our article on Preserving Family Stories Using a Digital Voice Recorder.


Kodak Mini Video Camera with SD Card-$45.39 - Some moments in life need an instant replay button. Give the Kodak Mini Video Camera this Christmas to your favorite genealogist and they'll grab that special moment. The size of a credit card this video camera easily slides into a pocket. With one touch, the Kodak Mini captures all the highlights, and the pop-out USB arm makes it simple to share the fun on Facebook and YouTube sites. Capture more moments thanks to the rechargeable Li-Polymer battery with in-camera charging. Includes great video software so you can edit your videos or add effects. It's even waterproof. It is EASY,EASY,EASY to figure out charging and use. The camera works great right out of the box and is a great price for a fun little video cam to keep around for those spur of the moment memories.


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