Budget Genealogy, LLC

10/15/2026

✈️🌎 MY GENEALOGY TRAVELS: A GENEALOGIST’S EDITION!🧬📜

Passport? No. Suitcase? Not needed. Plane tickets? Absolutely not! 😂

But my genealogy research? Oh yes, we have been PLACES! We have traveled around the world!🌍

My research adventures take me to places like::

📍 Chicago, Illinois, USA 🇺🇸
📍 Paris, France 🇫🇷
📍 Quebec & Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
📍 Slovakia 🇸🇰
📍 San Augustine, Texas, USA 🤠
📍 Pommern, Prussia — in the historic region spanning parts of modern-day Poland and Germany 🇵🇱🇩🇪

And that's just a glimpse of where the records have led me!

🔎 So, what does a genealogist actually DO on these travels?

🧬 Connect clients with long-lost DNA relatives and international cousins they never knew existed.

📜 Dive deep into church registers, historical documents, and records scattered across countries and centuries.

🕵️ Investigate mysterious family tales, break through stubborn brick walls, and separate family lore from documented evidence.

🧩 Reconstruct family relationships using DNA analysis, documentary research, and the careful correlation of clues.

📚 Manually comb through THOUSANDS of indexed entries searching for that ONE missing name that could change everything.

🌳 Uncover ancestral origins and help clients establish a documented path toward potential citizenship by descent.

Some days, the breakthrough comes from a DNA match on the other side of the world. Other days? It's buried in a church register, written in an unfamiliar language, or hiding under a surname spelled five different ways. 😅

Every name has a story. Every record holds a possibility. And sometimes, one tiny clue opens an entirely new chapter in a family's history. ❤️

This is the world of genealogy — part historian, part investigator, part DNA detective, and ALWAYS a student of the past.

🍂 And this fall, where will the records take me next? ✈️🌎🧬

📸 Photo credit: Redeeming Time Studios

— Marcy Baez Lopez
Founder & Genealogist | Budget Genealogy, LLC
Tracing Lines at an Affordable Price

10/13/2026

🍂 Some stories are worth searching for and worth preserving.

Behind every name on a family tree is a life once lived, a story waiting to be uncovered, and a piece of history that belongs to someone today.

At Budget Genealogy, I believe family history is about more than dates and documents. It's about discovering where we come from and preserving the stories that connect generations. 🌳❤️

As we settle into this beautiful season of autumn, what is one thing you've always wanted to know about your ancestors?

I'd love to hear from you in the comments! 🍁

— Budget Genealogy, LLC
Tracing Lines at an Affordable Price

10/13/2026

🍂🌳 Your roots. Your story. Your legacy.

This fall, let’s uncover roots, reconnect branches, and preserve stories that make your family uniquely yours. ❤️

🍁 Every family has a story worth discovering.

📩 Send us a message today!

09/12/2026

We Remember – September 11 🇺🇸🕊️

I can still remember looking out my bedroom window in the late 1980s from 1408 Palisade Ave. in Union City, New Jersey, and seeing the Twin Towers rising across the Hudson River in New York City. They were a powerful part of the skyline—and, to me, symbols of ambition, hope, and possibility. That view has stayed with me all these years.

On September 11, 2001, that skyline—and our nation—changed forever.

Today, we remember the lives that were lost, honor the heroes who responded with courage and sacrifice, and reflect on the resilience, compassion, and unity that emerged in the aftermath.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🕊️🇺🇸

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09/03/2026

09/02/2026

🔎 Before We Begin the Search, We Begin With Your Story.

Have you ever wondered what a professional genealogist does before the research begins?

At Budget Genealogy, every research project begins with a Professional Genealogy Intake & Assessment.

This important first step gives us the opportunity to:

📜 Discuss your research goals and the questions you want answered
🌳 Review your existing family tree and what you've already discovered
📂 Examine the records and information you've gathered
🔎 Evaluate the clues and evidence already available
🧩 Identify potential research challenges or roadblocks
🗺️ Determine the most effective direction for your research
📋 Establish the scope of your project and recommend the services that best fit your goals

This isn't simply a conversation about what you'd like to find. It's the professional groundwork that helps ensure your research begins with a clear question, a focused strategy, and a realistic plan.

Because every family history is different, taking the time to understand where you've been—and where the evidence may lead us next—can make all the difference.

Ready to take the next step in discovering your family's story?

📩 Contact Budget Genealogy to learn more about our Intake & Assessment process and receive pricing information.

Let's start with the right questions and see where your family story leads.

Budget Genealogy
Tracing Lines at an Affordable Price™

08/26/2026

🎉 ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT! 🎉
26% OFF Budget Genealogy Packages through August 31!

Seven years ago, I transformed Tree of Life into Budget Genealogy, with a mission to make professional genealogy research more accessible and affordable. 🌿🔎

Today, with 21+ years of experience and 100+ genealogy cases completed, I’m incredibly grateful to help families uncover ancestors, solve mysteries, explore DNA connections, and preserve their stories.

This past year brought exciting milestones, including becoming an LLC and an accredited local business! 🎉

Whether you're researching a family tree, unknown ancestor, immigrant roots, DNA connections, or your family's story, I’m here to follow the records, connect the clues, and uncover what’s hidden between the lines.

⏰ Only 5 days remain!
📩 DM or call to take advantage of 26% OFF before August 31!

Budget Genealogy, LLC
Tracing Lines at an Affordable Price.

08/26/2026

🔎 Looking for a Genealogy Chart Designer

I’m looking for recommendations from my genealogy community!

A client has inquired about having a professional, custom pedigree/family tree chart created for as many as 9–10 generations. This is a specialized service that I don’t currently offer, so I’d love to refer them to someone who does.

I’m specifically looking for someone who can create beautiful, professional-quality custom pedigree charts, potentially accommodating a large number of generations while still being readable and visually appealing.

If you offer this service—or know a genealogist, designer, or company that specializes in custom genealogy charts—please drop their name, website, or contact information in the comments.

Bonus points if you have personally used their services and can recommend their work!

Thank you! 🌳📜

08/23/2026

📢 Budget Genealogy, LLC Office Update

I will be away from the office until September 1. During this time, I will have limited availability and will review and respond to all emails and messages after my return.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding! I look forward to connecting with you soon and continuing to help you uncover your family history. 🧬🌳

Budget Genealogy, LLC
Tracing Lines at an Affordable Price

08/19/2026

🎉 Celebrating Anniversary Season at Budget Genealogy! 🎉

Back in July & August of 2019, I transformed my genealogy business, once known as Tree of Life, into Budget Genealogy with a renewed mission: to make professional genealogy research more accessible and affordable to individuals and families.

Seven years later, I’m incredibly grateful to see how far this journey has come. 🌿🔎

With 21+ years of genealogy research experience, I have worked on and completed more than 100 genealogy cases, helping individuals and families uncover ancestors, solve family mysteries, connect generations, and preserve their stories.

And this past year has brought some exciting milestones for Budget Genealogy! 🎉

Budget Genealogy officially grew into an LLC and became an accredited local business, marking another important step forward for this small business and the work I love doing.

My research experience extends throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Australia, and beyond, including research in France, Ireland, Spain, Poland, Germany, Belarus, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other countries.

Although I research nationally and internationally, I also bring a valuable local focus to the areas I know firsthand. I’m currently based in Illinois and have previously lived in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, giving me personal familiarity with these regions and their records, communities, and history.

Whether you're:

🌳 Building or untangling a family tree
🔎 Solving a family mystery
🧬 Exploring your DNA connections
📜 Searching for an unknown ancestor
🏠 Researching a family home or community
🌎 Tracing immigrant or international roots
📚 Preserving your family's history for future generations

I’m here to follow the records, connect the clues, and uncover the stories hidden between the lines. 🔎

DM or call to learn more and let’s uncover your family’s story together!

Photo Credit: Marcy Baez Lopez, Redeeming Time Studios , Location: Industrial Treasures, St. Charles, Illinois
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