Doing genealogy is relatively  new to me and because most of my ancestors are from Ireland, it is, at times, challenging.  But one thing sticks in my heart (another Valentine reference?) is how, back to whenever, we are all here because of 2 people

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Now, while looking for our histories, there are times when a wonderful discovery is made..a photo or a story, a document or  even a tall-tale.

And to have a place to save them is wonderful (read: GeneTree’s Family Tree, where you can upload photos, documents and write your own story..)

However, there are also times we do not find the obvious links..no photos, missing documents, no stories to share with the up and coming generations.

Those two people that fell in love left us a far more telling document of their lives and times and those of their parents, and their grandparents, and back through the pages of time.

That is, of course, their DNA.  And because it is within all of us, it’s a gift we can now easily discover and leave for future generations.

Share Your DNA

While scrapbooking, blogging, Facebooking and Tweeting  are the daily journals of our lives, DNA give us much, much more.

We can trace the very foundation of our family; where we started, how we migrated and who we are related to in real time.

And, from now until the end of February, GeneTree is offering  two very very special Valentine’s promotions – and what a significant Valentine’s Day present this would be!

Offer 1:

$30.oo off of the the regular price of a Y46 DNA kit (male) or the mtDNA kit (male or female) or the Combo kit (males only – both YDNA and mtDNA tests)

Offer 2:

When you purchase our  Full Service Consultation package, you’ll receive a 5-hour consultation consisting of in-depth research and a full written report with a DNA expert, using YOUR results,  for the prices of 4 hours !  A savings of $49.95

Offer 3: Choose BOTH!  With a combined savings of $79.95

You will need to call in and ask for the Blog Special.  Our Customer Service team will process this over the phone.  Just call toll-free 866-740-6362

This is a wonderful month to give those you love the keys to unlock their own stories..

And to one day hear, “this is what I learned about US..all because two people fell in love”

Are you on the search not only for your ancestors, but a solid understanding of how this DNA- genealogy works? You might identify with someone we talked with recently. Here is her story.

While watching TV one night, our friend saw a special program describing how DNA can be used to trace ancestry. Intrigued, she went to her computer and searched for DNA testing companies. Not knowing anything about any of them, she picked a name she recognized and ordered a kit. The kit came, she sent it back, and waited eagerly for the results.

When the results arrived, she read the report, searched for matches, learned a little bit, but wanted more information and better explanations. She went back to her computer and ultimately landed on GeneTree.com. She created a free GeneTree account, added her DNA profile, and began to explore the website. The tutorials answered her general questions, but she still wanted more information on her specific results. Was there anything more?

When she called GeneTree and asked that question, we offered to give her DNA results a makeover. They got a fresh look as part of a personalized GeneTree report. Her results didn’t come from GeneTree, but she received an understandable summary of DNA fundamentals, an explanation of her personal results, and suggestions for next steps just as if she had ordered a GeneTree test in the first place.

It was exactly what she was looking for!

Her excitement was overflowing as she told us of her plans use her GeneTree report as a reference guide. She was thrilled to have her report in hand to give to family members who know nothing about DNA or genealogy – and help them learn more about the ancestors they share with her. Now she was on the right track to use DNA in her personal genealogy research.

Are you ready for a different take on your DNA results? Contact us about a DNA Makeover for yourself. It just might be the change you are looking for.

We would love to hear about your experience on GeneTree! Let us know what you have learned from using your previous DNA results on GeneTree and enter to win a free DNA Makeover just by submitting your story!

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