Thank you Barb for all this wonderful information. Patricia, formerly of the Bronx IN. -----Original Message----- From: ny-irish-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ny-irish-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of MizScarlettNY@aol.com Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 4:12 PM To: NYBrooklyn@rootsweb.com; NY-IRISH@rootsweb.com; NYNEWYOR@rootsweb.com Subject: [NY-IRISH] Gift Me Hey NYC Genie Researchers: When you create your gift giving list, please remember to include yourself! It's the same as rewarding yourself with a Snickers bar, after two hours of grocery shopping for the family. And, for those of us whose families call us "obsessed," how better to get what you really want? There are some great deals out there right now, so jump in. I have nothing to personally gain from any of these suggestions. BOOKS BARNES and NOBLE booksellers online> BN.com is offering "member prices" for non-members for all book sales. Each book you order must offer a members price logo next to it, in order to qualify. Also, the fine print states they will end this offer at any time, without warning. So much for being a paid member, but there are some great and available books there to assist with your NYC research. Try typing in the phrase >NYC Genealogy< and you'll see what I mean. An earlier search for these books showed as unavailable, but now they're in stock: l) Aid To Finding Addresses In 1890 New York City Police Census 2) Old Calvary Cemetery 3) The Graveyard Shift: A Family Historian's Guide to New York City Cemeteries Two other incomparable research sources are: 1) "Genealogical Resources In New York" Revised and Edited by Estelle M. Guzik is not only a NYC "must have," but this originally priced $35. book is on sale for $12. plus shipping. Order it online at: http://www.jgsny.org/newbook.htm 2) For generic research> "Google Your Family Tree: Unlock the Hidden Power of Google" is available at Amazon.com NEW YORK CITY STUFF "New York" magazine includes city events and happenings, as well as a doable weekly crossword puzzle, is priced at $24.99 for a year's worth of goodies. Go to> > http://tinyurl.com/37vs3 The Tenement Museum Gift Shop, across the street from the museum at 97 Orchard Street, has some unique and cool gifts with a NYC theme. OK, so I couldn't resist the NYC Manhole Cover Door Mat for my foyer. But, this is another great resource for NYC books, especially ethnic varieties. Be sure to check out the kids' section too. How else can you get the grandkiddies hooked on their ancestry? Just go to: http://www.tenement.org/shop.html PHOTOGRAPHS CVS and Rite Aid have do-it-yourself photo copying machines, that print from prints and digital camera memory cards. You'll be surprised at how you can improve the quality of your old b & w pics, and can even choose the "sepia" colored option. You might prefer exhibiting copies, and keeping the originals in acid free folders. Photo Shop seems to be the at-home tool that my keen eyed friends prefer. CUSTOM FRAMING Custom framing is 60% off [the lowest I've seen] at Michael's craft shops. I *think* the sale ends on December 6th, but you may want to phone your local store. Finally, my odd sized oil painting from Paris, circa 1975, is being framed for $45. instead of the usual $106. EBAY.COM You never know what you'll find here to compliment your genealogical research. So, your gg grandfather was a fireman? Check out the bay! ORGANIZING ACID FREE ArchivalMethods.com has some great functioning boxes to store your precious, and often difficult to acquire documents. I've also found that legal size, expandable pouches used by attorneys, are handy. You just label a surname on each container, and nothing slips out of the sides. Go to: http://www.archivalmethods.com/Product.cfm?Productid=63&categoryid=29 Have fun shopping. Do unto yourself, as you would do unto others! Barb NYC Researcher ====NY-Irish Mailing List==== Don't forget to check out the NY-Irish mailing list website. Also, check/add your NY-Irish surnames on the Surname Registry: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/NYIrishList/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NY-IRISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message