Holiday Gift Guide – DNA, Genealogy and Family History

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The LATEST and BEST Holiday Deals on DNA, Genealogy and Family History at Genealogy Bargains

UPDATED 9:00 am CST, Friday, December 14th, 2018

Whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year, Genealogy Bargains has the shopping guide for you with our Holiday Gift Guide! During the holiday shopping season we’ll be on the hunt for the best prices and the best quality products including DNA test kits, genealogy database subscriptions, supplies to get your “genea-cave” organized, books, webinars and more. Some of our deals are EXCLUSIVE to followers of Genealogy Bargains, while others are just plain hard to find!

Genealogy Bargains Categories

Here is a quick directory of deals available at Genealogy Bargains (click each link to jump to that location):

Directory of Vendors

Here is a quick directory of vendors offering special promotions during the holidays (click each link to visit the main website for that vendor):

DNA Test Kits

PRICE DROP! MyHeritage: MyHeritage DNA just $49 USD during MyHeritage DNA Early Holiday Sale. Plus FREE SHIPPING when you purchase 2 or more kits! Sale valid through Sunday, December 16th.

Each of the Big 5 vendors (23andMe, AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, Living DNA and MyHeritage DNA) are still offering major savings during the holiday season compared to normal prices. Some are also offering free shipping and other incentives.

  • MyHeritage: MyHeritage DNA just $49 USD during MyHeritage DNA Early Holiday Sale. Plus FREE SHIPPING when you purchase 2 or more kits! Sale valid through Sunday, December 16th.

Existing AncestryDNA customers qualify for FREE SHIPPING when you purchase 3 or more AncestryDNA test kits!

BONUS SAVINGS! Get FREE SHIPPING on MyHeritage DNA when you use promo code DRPHIL at checkout now through Tuesday, December 25th,  2018! – LINK

  • 23andMe: Take 30% off + FREE gift wrapping during the 23andMe Holiday Sale at 23andMe. 23andMe for Ancestry, regularly $99 USD, now just $69 USD. 23andMe DNA for Health + Ancestry, regularly $199 USD, now just $139 USD. Sale valid through Tuesday, December 25th.
  • Amazon: FREE SHIPPING for Amazon Prime Members on DNA test kits including 23andMe, AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, Living DNA and MyHeritage DNA.

   

  

  • AncestryDNA:  AncestryDNA just $59 USD during AncestryDNA Holiday Sale. BONUS! Buy 3 get 1 FREE! Sale valid through Monday, December 24th.

Save an extra 5% on orders UNDER $100 USD and an extra 10% on orders OVER $100 USD at Family Tree DNA with these special promo codes from DNA Bargains!

BONUS! Purchase 3 AncestryDNA test kits and get the 4th one FREE! This brings the price down to just $44.45 USD for each test kit! Discount automatically applied at checkout. Sale valid through Monday, December 24th. – LINK

  • AncestryDNA Australia: Christmas Sale at AncestryDNA Australia – just $89 AUD! Purchase 2 or more AncestryDNA kits and get FREE SHIPPING! Sale valid through Monday, December 24th
  • AncestryDNA Canada: AncestryDNA Canada – just $89 CDN during AncestryDNA Christmas Sale! Purchase 2 or more AncestryDNA kits and get FREE SHIPPING! Sale valid through Monday, December 24th.
  • AncestryDNA UK: Save 20% during AncestryDNA Christmas Sale! Purchase 2 or more AncestryDNA kits and get FREE SHIPPING! Sale valid through Monday, December 24th.
  • Family Tree DNA: Family Finder only $49 USD during Family Tree DNA Holiday Sale! Huge discounts on Y-DNA, mtDNA and bundles too! Sale valid through Monday, December 31st.

Save an extra 5% on orders UNDER $100 USD and an extra 10% on orders OVER $100 USD at Family Tree DNA with these special promo codes from DNA Bargains!

FREE SHIPPING! This weekend only – through Sunday, December 16th – get FREE US SHIPPING (a $6.95 USD value) on all orders! And reduced shipping for international orders and customers outside the US! No promo code needed; savings reflected at checkout – LINK

BONUS SAVINGS! Save $15 USD on Family Tree DNA mtDNA Full Sequence test – regularly $199 USD, holiday sale price $139 USD . . . use promo code HOLIDAY15 and save an extra $15 USD! Your final price is just $124 USD – that a 38% savings! Click HERE to shop.  Sale valid through Sunday, December 17th!

  • Findmypast DNA: Findmypast DNA priced at $79 USD,
    $89 CAD, £69, €79 and $119 AUD during Findmypast DNA Christmas Sale! Sale valid through Monday, December 17th.
  • Living DNA: Save up to 30% during Living DNA Christmas Sale! Regularly $99 USD, now just $79 USD. Purchase 2 or more kits for $69 USD each! Sale valid through Monday, December 24th.
  • Vitagene: Save up to 40% on Health Reports during Vitagene Holiday Sale.  Use your DNA test data from 23andMe, AncestryDNA and MyHeritage DNA! Click HERE to read my recent review! Health Report for diet, fitness & supplementation. Regularly $49 USD, now just $29 USD.

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Books for Family Historians

Family Tree Factbook: This convenient, timesaving collection of genealogy hacks gathers the best resources, tips, lists and need-to-know facts from the experts at Family Tree Magazine. Inside, you'll find fast facts about a variety of family history topics, such as important dates in US history, the different kinds of DNA tests, and how to use the best genealogy websites.

  • NEW! Family Tree Magazine: Save 30% on Family Tree Factbook! “This convenient, timesaving collection of genealogy hacks gathers the best resources, tips, lists and need-to-know facts from the experts at Family Tree Magazine. Inside, you’ll find fast facts about a variety of family history topics, such as important dates in US history, the different kinds of DNA tests, and how to use the best genealogy websites.” Regularly $24.99 USD, now just $11.99 USD! Sale valid through Saturday, December 15th. Use promo code FACTBOOK30 at checkout . . . click HERE for e-book version (PDF) and click HERE for print version.
  • Amazon: Save 90% on The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy by Blaine Bettinger. “See what genetic testing for ancestry can do for you. This ebook discusses how to use DNA testing in genealogy, from selecting the best test to interpreting your DNA test results and branching out your genealogical family tree.”

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Educational Webinars and Online Courses

Save 15% on Legacy Family Tree Webinars annual subscription with promo code THOMAS15

  • FREE WEBINAR Citation for Beginners presented by Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG, Friday, December 14th, 2018, 1:00 pm Central – “Learning to write genealogical citations is part art, part science and potentially terrifying. Learn what important components to note while researching, and how to put them together while writing to subdue the panic, and produce quality work.” Click HERE to register for FREE via Legacy Family Tree Webinars
  • RootsTech: Save $100 USD on RootsTech 2019 All Access Pass during RootsTech Holiday Special – use promo code 19HOLIDAY – offer valid through Sunday, December 23rd!

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Genealogy Subscription Websites

Ancestry: Save 20% on Gift Memberships during the Holiday Sale. Valid through Monday, December 24th

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Genealogy Research Services

Legacy Tree Genealogists: Take $100 off our popular Basic 20-Hour Research Project with code SAVE100! Sale valid through December 21st

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Photo Organization and Preservation

Flip-Pal: Save $25 and get FREE SHIPPING* with Flip-Pal Genealogy Value Pack! 

  • Flip-Pal: Save $25 and get FREE SHIPPING* with Flip-Pal Holiday Value Pack! *Free 3-5 day shipping via USPS within continental US only. Other shipping options are available. Offer expires December 31, 2018
  • Amazon: Magnasonic All-in-One High Resolution 22MP Film Scanner just $79.99 USD!  “Effortlessly convert your 126KPK, 135,110, Super 8 and Negatives into premium high resolution 22MP digital photo JPEG files. Still images only, not video. Relive and share your memories in no time with only the push of a button.”

  • iDrive: 90% off iDrive automatic online backup! Regularly $69.50 USD per year, you get the first year of 2TB cloud storage for just $6.95 USD! Once you’ve scanned all those family photos, you need to have a data backup right? This is a “set it and forget it” program like Carbonite but much better: you can backup your mobile devices and even Facebook images!

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Genealogy Software and Technology

Save 67% with the RootsMagic Holiday Special - a bundle regularly priced at $90 USD is now just $30 USD! Get the details at Genealogy Bargains today!

  • RootsMagic: Save 67% with RootsMagic Special Holiday Offer! “Are you looking for a gift that will really bring the family together? Then give the gift of computer software that unites families. And, as a RootsMagic customer, we’ve made it even easier for you by offering an amazing bundle including RootsMagic 7, Personal Historian 3, Getting the Most Out of RootsMagic 7, and Personal Historian: The Companion Guide (a $90 value) for as low as $30!”

   

 

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Give the Gift of Family History

While this might be up to debate, we love to give family history gifts this time of year as well as receive them! So check out the products below for quick and easy gifts you can give to any member of the family!

Save 47% on Klikel Family Tree Display at Amazon! - If you are looking for a way to use your genealogy research and digitized family photos here is a great idea . . . a metallic family tree display from Klikel. While there are many other companies making similar products, the Klikel line are the BEST in terms of construction, durability, and design. My recommendation is to get the Klikel Family Tree Frame Display with 10 Hanging Picture Photo Frames priced at just $39.99 USD!

  • Amazon: Save 47% on Klikel Family Tree Display with 10 Hanging Picture Photo Frames – a great holiday gift! Regularly $76.15 USD, now just $39.95 USD! HURRY these always sell out fast!

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