JMK Genealogy Gift Store

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	September 7th, 2006 JMK Genealogy Gifts introduces Halloween shirts JMK Genealogy Gifts are delighted to announce the introduction of a Halloween department to their online store. “Halloween has strong links with the departed” says store owner Jimmy Kavanagh, “and genealogy is all about bringing the dead back to life for future generations – it’s a natural fit” A natural fit indeed, as one of the new shirt designs available at the store portrays a ghost rising from the grave and claims “Genealogy, bringing the dead back to life for Halloween” Another design shows a family tree which, instead of the more usual roll call of ancestors’ names contains a ghost, a witch, a bat and a skull. “It is a positively ghoulish design that captures the mood of Halloween perfectly,” explains Mr. Kavanagh “it is a favourite with our customers already.” Of course no Halloween would be complete without monsters and JMK genealogy has some of those as well. “My personal favourite is GEDCOMUS MUNCHALOTUM or the GEDCOM Monster,” laughs Mr. Kavanagh “that critter just loves to eat GEDCOM files that have no sources or citations to protect them. We also have a Census Monster – he doesn’t do anything nasty but it can be a shock when he calls to your door to collect your census return!” So there you have it – if you are into genealogy and want something to wear this Halloween then look not further than JMK Genealogy Gifts. Their Halloween department is open for business and genealogy and family history enthusiasts can find it online at www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks.   About JMK Genealogy Gifts Created in April, 2004 JMK Genealogy Gifts and has been offering unique products tailored to genealogy and family history enthusiasts ever since. Through a partnership with CafePress™ they offer a variety of merchandise including t-shirts, hats, mugs, coasters, magnets and bumper stickers. Every purchase comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee.   http://www.cafepress/com/jmkbooks http://www.jmkgenealogy.com
	August 15th, 2006 JMK Genealogy Gifts asks “Hey baby! Whats your haplogroup?” JMK Genealogy Gifts today announced the immediate availability of their new range of DNA themed clothing. “DNA is growing increasingly important in genealogy research and we felt the time was right to go with the new range. Haplogroups are a kind of family tree which can show an individual where in the world their maternal and paternal genetic heritage originates from,” explained store owner Jimmy Kavanagh. Though haplogroups can be very generic such as A, E or J the real fun comes when you can identify a group more precisely. R1a and R2b for example cover most west European males, while haplogroup L2 can be narrowed down to sub-Saharan Africa. Some people have narrowed their group to such extremes as I1b2a3. So where do the t-shirts come in? “Well, if you wear your haplogroup on your sleeve then you are making a statement that you are proud of who you are and where you come from” says Mr. Kavanagh, “It also allows people with the same background to quickly identify genetic cousins and to strike up a conversation.” JMK Genealogy Gifts has a reputation for trying to introduce a note of humor into everything they do and their new DNA line is no exception. They hope their “Heh baby!, what’s your haplogroup?”design will become the 21st century makeover of that old chestnut “what’s your star sign”. An “I Speak Your Haplogroup” is a new twist on the old “I Speak Your Weight” machines while the “Guess My Haplogroup” is sure to be a popular game at geneticists’ parties. All of the new designs are available online at the JMK Genealogy Store website. So what are you waiting for? – surf over now and bag yourself a t-shirt on the cutting edge of genealogy. About JMK Genealogy Gifts Created in April, 2004 JMK Genealogy Gifts and has been offering unique products tailored to genealogy and family history enthusiasts ever since. Through a partnership with CafePress™ they offer a variety of merchandise including t-shirts, hats, mugs, coasters, magnets and bumper stickers. Every purchase comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. http://www.cafepress/com/jmkbooks http://www.jmkgenealogy.com
	July 13th, 2006 JMK Genealogy Gifts Store Offers Great Reasons Why Everyone Should Take Up Genealogy Genealogy buffs are passionate about their hobby but many outsiders just don’t understand what it is that drives them. “Some folks look at you in a strange way when you tell them you do genealogy” says Jimmy Kavanagh founder of the store – “they have an impression that genealogy research can be a bit dull and dry. We try to show everyone that genealogy enthusiasts also have a sense of fun.” JMK Genealogy Gifts are constantly looking at ways to promote family history and, to help they have introduced a new theme at their store – Why People Really Do Genealogy. “We thought we would do a funny take on what gets people started in the first place,” explained Mr. Kavanagh. The result is two new designs which help to justify why you too should take up family history. First up is “Genealogy - Because there might be a millionaire in the family tree!” followed by “Genealogy - Because there might be a long lost cousin with a beach house in the family tree.” Both offer a humorous yet practical, down to earth reason to start researching your family tree. “I guess with millions of people doing genealogy research one or two are bound to find that they really do have a millionaire in the mix, but most will have to settle for boring old convicts, gold miners, wild west pioneers, immigrants and slaves” says Kavanagh with a smile. About JMK Genealogy Gifts Created in April, 2004 JMK Genealogy Gifts and has been offering unique products tailored to genealogy and family history enthusiasts ever since. Through a partnership with CafePress™ they offer a variety of merchandise including t-shirts, hats, mugs, coasters, magnets and bumper stickers. Every purchase comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. JMK Genealogy Gifts Store
	March 12th, 2006 JMK Genealogy Introduces New Designs Enhances product range to cater for more genealogy buffs. JMK Genealogy today expanded their design range in order to cater to a wider range of tastes. “Were always trying to imagine new ways of making genealogists smile” explains Jimmy Kavanagh, founder of the store. “Genealogy is a broad church – it encompasses total fanatics as well as those who occasionally update their research once or twice a year. But, they all share a quirky sense of humor and commitment that comes from hours huddled in front of a computer or lost weekends spent transcribing headstones. We just try and reflect the madness.” Catering to such a wide audience has resulted in a diverse set of designs. At one end of the range there is “Genealogy Addict” and “Genealogy is like Sex…” while at the other you will find “I Love The Census” and “I’d rather be doing genealogy” For those fortunate to emerge alive from a family gathering there is “I survived the family reunion” and the store even features a Genealogy Haiku specially created by Mr. Kavanagh. “We hope we offer something for everyone but we are always looking for feedback” The store continues to grow in popularity within the genealogical community, mostly through word of mouth and bloggers. Its recent St. Patrick’s Day promotion was a great success and attracted a large number of customers with Irish ancestry. Now that Paddy’s day is over the store has switched its focus back to designs of interest to the wider community. Customers can visit the store at www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks  About JMK Genealogy Gifts Created in April, 2004 JMK Genealogy Gifts and has been offering unique products tailored to genealogy and family history enthusiasts ever since. Through our partnership with CafePress™ we offer a number of products ranging from t-shirts, hats and mugs to magnets and bumper stickers. Every purchase comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. W: www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks E: info @ jmkgenealogy.com
	March 7th, 2006 JMK Genealogy Launches Genealogy Puzzle T-Shirts Announces today the availability of a new range of jigsaw relate designs at their internet store. Genealogy continues to grow as a pastime at an astonishing rate and its millions of followers are always on the lookout for new and humorous ways of communicating their passion to others. “Finding the right t-shirt to convey the passion, commitment and humor of genealogy can be frustrating” explained Jimmy Kavanagh, founder of JMK Genealogy Gifts. “Genealogy enthusiasts understand how vital their work is in preserving and promoting their ancestors lives and they are always trying to convey their passion to others who have only a casual interest where their grandparents came from. But genealogists, amateur and professional alike also have a great sense of humor and they love to show it off when they meet fellow enthusiasts. At JMK Gifts we think we have a design to suit everyone.” The latest designs in the range are all based on the theme of solving genealogy puzzles and include: DNA Jigsaw Genealogy & Family History - solving the puzzle of where we come from Family Tree Jigsaw “We hope these new designs capture just how much genealogy is like trying to solve a great big jigsaw puzzle” says Jimmy Kavanagh. “Every ancestor is a piece in the puzzle and as we learn more about them we can then place them in the appropriate place.” In addition to the puzzle t-shirts, a number of other designs have also been introduced recently in the Communication, Humor and Quotation departments including: I'm a census digger... From my cold dead hands He that planteth a tree   About JMK Genealogy Gifts Created in April, 2004 JMK Genealogy Gifts and has been offering unique products tailored to genealogy and family history enthusiasts ever since. Through our partnership with CafePress™ we offer a number of products ranging from t-shirts, hats and mugs to magnets and bumper stickers. Every purchase comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. www.jmkgenealogy.com www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks
	February 1st, 2006 JMK Genealogy Launches St. Patrick's Day Clothing Collection A range of designs for everyone with Irish ancestors is ready to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day. JMK Genealogy Gifts today announced the availability of its new St. Patrick's Day range at www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks. Thirty-four million Americans claim Irish ancestry and on St. Patrick's Day many of them will demonstrate pride in their heritage by wearing a bit o' green. Each year millions of Americans, whether of Irish descent or not, attend a St. Patrick’s Day parade and for just 24 hours the whole country pretends to be Irish. “I created the new designs so that anyone can join in the fun” explains Jimmy Kavanagh, founder of JMK Genealogy Gifts. “St. Patrick’s day is very special and everyone likes to go around with a bit o’ green. Some revel in an enormous clump of shamrock stuck to their body, but most will settle for an image of a shamrock or a splash of green color” Each one of our new designs is a joyous celebration of Irishness and will allow the wearer to stand out on March 17th. The new designs are available immediately and include: 'Tis a grand day to be Irish! - Of course, we all know that EVERY day is a grand day to be Irish, but it is even grander on St. Patrick's Day! Top o' the mornin' to ya - Start the day right with a traditional Irish greeting. Got Irish DNA? - A DNA strand with shamrocks. For everyone lucky enough to have Irish ancestry. Shamrock Irish – a new twist on the ever popular I (Heart) design. Show your love of all things Irish. Beer Smiley – revel in the Irish reputation for a wee drink and a lot of craic About JMK Genealogy Gifts Created in April, 2004 JMK Genealogy Gifts and has been offering unique products tailored to genealogy and family history enthusiasts ever since. Through our partnership with CafePress™ we offer a number of products ranging from t-shirts and mugs to magnets and bumper stickers. Every purchase comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. www.jmkgenealogy.com January 18th, 2006 Genealogy Gift Store Expansion Continues Continues to expand its product range with the introduction of a number of new designs. JMK Genealogy Gifts are delighted to announce the introduction of a number of new genealogy related designs to their online store. The new products will help to build on the stores reputation for capturing the passion and humour of the hobbies devotees. The store even caters for those unfortunate enough to be married to an amateur genealogist with their “Genealogy Spouse” range. The complete list of new designs: Certified Genealogy Nut, Genealogy Spouse, Genealotree, Walking with Ancestors, Genealogy Crossword, Got DNA?, German American and Italian American. Order online with confidence today at http://www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks About JMK Genealogy Gifts JMK Genealogy Gifts was created in April, 2004 and has been offering unique products tailored to genealogy and family history enthusiasts ever since. Through our partnership with CafePress™ we offer a number of products ranging from t-shirts and mugs to magnets and bumper stickers. Every purchase comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. December 6th, 2005 Christmas gift for the lighter side Genealogists are sometimes (wrongly, of course!) accused of being a little stuffy and much too serious about their ancestral quests. Actually, when I go to week-long conferences on family history, I’ll admit that by midweek, I’ve heard so many people begin a conversation with “It’s very interesting about my ancestor … ” that I’m ready tell them, “Perhaps interesting to you, but not to me.” It’s a good thing not to take yourself so deadly serious, and the folks at Cafepress.com’s Genealogy Gift Store have obviously made that their motto. I heard from Jimmy Kavanagh of Cafepress.com after the “Roots & Branches” Christmas list ran a few weeks. Going to their Web site, I found that they offer all sorts of clothing, hats, bags, mugs, stickers, coasters and cards that will leave no one doubting that you are committed genealogist with a great sense of humor. There’s one design called “The Genealogist’s Christmas Tree” that has the tree shaped like a pedigree chart. And there’s another that would get some of the folks in Dover, Pa., riled up: A picture of a monkey with a birth certificate and the text “Never trace too far back into your family tree.” One design shows a farmer with a hoe and reads “Genuine Dirt Farmer Descendant.” And you can be sure that the person who wears a Cafepress.com T-shirt adorned with “I have skeletons in closets, black sheep, convicts and rogues in my family. Do You? — Ask me about genealogy” will have no problem starting a conversation. And there are some appealing to those of Irish, Italian, and Scottish descent (What, no Germans?). But probably my favorite is the following new spin on an old joke: “How many genealogists does it take to change a light bulb?” The answer is nine — and here’s how they break it down: 1 to go to the library and check out where light bulbs originally came from 1 to look up the census tables for bulbs living nearby with a similar name 1 to determine when the light bulb was born by checking the packaging 1 to check the internet and see if anyone else has created a website for the light bulb family 1 to create a GedCOM for the light bulb and its known ancestors 1 to take a digital photograph of the bulb and ask if anyone recognizes it 1 to moderate the activities of the soc.genealogy.lightbub newsgroup 2 to argue whether the spelling is light or lite The Web site for Cafepress.com is http://www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks. Its “supersaver” shipping deadline for Christmas delivery is Thursday, so now is the time to act. By James M. Beidler - Lebanon Daily News http://www.ldnews.com/columns/ci_3280741 November 21st, 2005 Conspicuously Genealogical Stuff I suppose I'm breaking the rules a bit here, including an actual genealogy shop, but precious few people seem to know about this one and it's my favorite. JMK Genealogy Gifts Store is an online store that's mostly populated by apparel, mugs and the usual offerings, but what distinguishes it is the quality and variety of the graphics. This shop owner has gone beyond the usual designs and catch phrases and has created some items that are quite clever or funny or both. I rather enjoyed JMK's version of the genealogist's Christmas tree, as well as the Three Wise Men pondering, "Will they have the birth details in GEDCOM format or will we have to take notes? . . ." Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak - Ancestry Daily News November 4th, 2005 Genealogy Gift Store release Holiday Season Products New designs that link genealogy and the holiday season are ready to be snapped up by enthusiasts. JMK Genealogy Gifts are delighted to announce that they now have a number of new products ready for the 2005 holiday season. Five new designs are available and all combine the themes of genealogy and the holidays: Three Wise Genealogists, Snowman’s Holiday Wish, Reindeer Family Tree, Happy Holidays from the Genealogy Bug and Genealogists Xmas Tree. Until now it has been difficult to find a gift that expresses the passion and enthusiasm that genealogy and family history instil in its devotees. Now JMK Genealogy Gifts fills that gap selling designs that capture the humor, passion and dedication of this ever growing pastime. In addition to the holiday collection the store carries some tried and tested favourites such as Bitten By The Genealogy Bug as well as new designs such as Dirt Farmer Descendant, Pioneer Descendent and Party like 'twas 1899. Order online with confidence today at http://www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks About JMK Genealogy Gifts. JMK Genealogy Gifts was created in April, 2004 and has been offering unique products tailored to genealogy and family history enthusiasts ever since. Through our partnership with CafePress ™ we offer a number of products ranging from t-shirts and mugs to magnets and bumper stickers. Every purchase comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. July 30, 2005 JMK Genealogy Store Updates Product Line Seeks to build on recent successful launch with a new range of designs for the genealogy and family history enthusiast. JMK Genealogy is delighted to announce a series of new designs are now available to genealogy & family history enthusiasts. The designs, available on a wide range of apparel and house wares such as t-shirts and coasters, include Ancestor Hunter, Genealogy A-Z, Quotations, Family Tree Explorer and Citation! All designs reflect the commitment of the JMK Genealogy Store to providing fresh, fun merchandise for its audience. July 4, 2005 Gift Store Targets Genealogy and Family History Enthusiasts A new online store offers t-shirts, mousemats and other gift items, all with a genealogical or family history twist. The genealogy & family history market has exploded thanks to computers and the World Wide Web. The JMK Genealogy store has designed clothing and giftware targeted at the millions of enthusiasts who spend countless hours during their spare time pursuing their ancestors. There are a number designs available, and each one reflects the infectious passion this growing hobby can instil in its devotees. Designs include: family tree, genealogy bug, word puzzle, genealogy detective, GedCOM, I Love Genealogy, and How Many Genealogists Does It Take?… Products available include: t-shirts, golf shirts, hoodies, mouse mats, mugs, tile coasters, & bags. We use state of the art technologies to produce each order and there is a 100% Money Back Guarantee on every purchase. Anyone bitten by the genealogy bug should take a few minutes to browse through the store – they are sure to find something to reflect their passion. Visit http://www.cafepress.com/jmkbooks