Genealogy Gift Ideas - A Few of My Favorite Things

My original post planned for today:

For the genealogy enthusiast on your holiday list, here's some last minute ideas that won't break the bank and can be purchased or made quickly.  I've used all of these and am not making any profit on the recommendations.

1.  Do they want to go professional?  This revised book would be oh so helpful - Professional Genealogy:  Preparation, Practice and Standards by Elizabeth Shown Mills on Amazon.

2.  It's Christmas Eve and you're desperate!  Download the revised Genealogy Standards 2nd edition electronically which is also available on Amazon.

3.  Here's another quick gift that can be sent electronically.  Sure, Ancestry.com is great but why not try a different organization this year.  Not sure what to select?  Think of the area where the person is predominately researching:
British - FindMyPast
European - MyHeritage
French - Geneanet
Swedish - Arkivdigital
US - New England plus - New England Historic Genealogical Society 
New York - New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
I have no idea - they research everywhere! - Legacy Family Tree Webinars

4. If you're competent with a computer and can access their tree database, import the info into a chart that can be saved to a thumb drive, taken to an office supply store to enlarge on your choice of background paper.  While there, pick up a frame and voila! You've got a special gift.  You can find the chart on Geneanet.org - click on Charts & Lists – Ancestry – Printable Family Tree.  There are several templates from which you can select.  The one I used is pictured below but my husband made the frames to match ones I already owned.

5. For the artsy, here's a quick gift my husband made me several years ago that I still enjoy daily (see above).  At a home improvement store, pick up 4 tiles, acrylic spray and Modpodge (a type of glue).  At home, select and print from the computer a photo, genealogical saying, coat of arms or anything meaningful to the recipient.  Cut to fit the size of the tile and affix with Modpodge.  Once dry, spray with acrylic spray for durability.  When dry, wrap and enjoy the surprise your 4 coaster set just provided.   Including tea, coffee, or hot chocolate is a nice addition.  Enjoy!