Friday, July 15, 2011

Win A Free Couples Cruise!

This is a great way to begin planning a family reunion cruise.
Win a free couples cruise and test the waters, food, destinations and sites.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

New Cheap Cruise Booking Site

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Finding Our Way Back Home

An inspiring family reunion poem that means so much to us.

"Finding Our Way Back Home"

"Though thousands of miles apart
her children once scattered across a vast country
set this date in stone and mapped out a course
one by one each daughter and son made a journey home.
They made a journey home.

Somehow by grace and providence
we've arrived to fall upon the bosom of all our family.
To kiss warm faces and wipe the tears of joy
from cheeks cracked and dimpled by time.
We found our way back home.

By some miracle we all stand..."

Enjoy the rest of "Finding Our Way Home" by Mark Askew at http://goo.gl/ZMihG

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Reunion Planning Book Gets Five Star Ratings

Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Guide Workbook and Keepsake is perhaps the most unique up-to-date family reunion event planning guide on the market. It's ideal for planners who want to review task checklists, get ideas for the banquet program, organize departments and activities, keep a journal of tasks and record hilights of the event.

The readers will quicly form an attachment to this book because of the keepsake features included. These include a signature of ownership page, an event details page, an event planning journal and a family recipe compiler complete with sections to record the history behind each recipe.

If having Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Guide Workbook and Keepsake on the digital shelves of Barnes and Noble and Amazon was not enough, getting picked up by Powells Books and Abesbooks was a great way to spring into the family reunion season. And now we are enjoying five star ratings from our readers.

Natalie Bethel of Frederick MD, who purchased the complete family reunion package including book and instant download gave the book five stars. Paula Weinheimer of Houston TX gave it five stars and said "My package was excellent...was received rapidly and in great condition...the information was superb." These reviews are visible to user of Google Checkout.

Thank you both and happy family reunion planning!

Fimark is now offering the Book, CD and instant Download package to our group members at a special summer discount of just $69.00, that's a $49 savings, for a limited time.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Big Fun At Piney Run

We had a ball! The congregations annual BBQ was held this past weekend at Piney Run Park Maryland. I highly recommend the park for it's natural beauty, good weather, fresh air and the fact that it is situated by a large water stream that connects to Liberty Dam. The ideal spot for boating, fishing, gaming and bird watching.  There are many hiking trails and seasonal festivals there as well.

The place was packed with family, friends, greats and grands. They put on quite a show for everyone. And everyone from little ones to our eldest was fully involved. The program was filled with inspiring thoughts about giving, supporting and discerning our higher purpose.

I am so proud of our young ones ages 1-16.  They were so involved. Many tended to the needs of our eldest attendees. Serving them, talking to them and entertaining them. That's the way you do it!

Brenda and I learn from each event we plan and direct. We consider what went well, why and how to be even more effective in our delivery the next time. We keep it family oriented, light and full of lessons and opportunities to express loving interest and encouragement. 

We are always on the lookout for new activity ideas.  Brenda's party favors were a big hit. The candy bags attached to the colored balloons set the pace for fun. The hanging kites were a reminder that this event focused on our young.  The Bible drama was a nice addition filling our spiritual need.  The photo table a great personal touch.  Here are a few activities you might consider:

1. A 15 Minute Bible Drama
2. An Interview With Young Adults
3. A Water Balloon Toss Contest
4. A Slide Show Of Creation (Only the most brilliant photos)
5. A Photo Display Table of Kids Growing Up

Find more ideas on my previous blog post.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Family Reunion Game Ideas

Wondering just what to do to make your family reunions more interesting, fun filled and get more folks involved? Here are some solutions that won't break the bank. First off keep in mind these two important reunion planning principles.

1. The family reunion is about unity.
2. The family reunion is interacting and enjoying all generations.

That said, it's important to be as inclusive has possible when considering activities. kids love to run, laugh, jump, dart and dash. They also like a good mystery and a mutually rewarding competition. That said put forth effort to turn your activities into interest and fun games borrowed from things kids enjoy normally. It may even be a good idea to consult them on a few things.

Many teens  and adults enjoy popular games based on television shows like Family Feud and Jeopardy or the usual games with a twist such as the following:

Water Hose Tug of War
Race Track Relay
Family Reunion Olympics  
Family Reunion Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Family Reunion Spelling Bee
"Survivor" Style Games
The Amazing Race -  A family vs. family competition
Talent Show

Introduce these games at your next family reunion and you're sure to get full participation and some very excited spectators instantly. To get more information about these popular games go to http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/family-reunion-games.html

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

If You Like This - You'll Love...

I believe we are at our best when we reach that point where we have found a genuine source of inspiration  and present that to others. When I write, develop applications, paint, draw or craft, my focus is not only on what I like but sending an inspiring and supportive message to the user, viewer and reader.

They relate to and believe in "the message" in each picture, story, poem, worksheet and book. In other words, the state of mind we are in has much to do with what we put into our work and therefore what we get out of it and others. 

When we take good care of ourselves it shows in our work, our play and our spirituality. We are inspired and that inspires others. We are no longer just putting out - We create a circle where good things, rewards and blessings keep coming back our way. In time we receive all these little dividends that make some of our daily tasks more meaningful and other enjoyable.

If you like mementos.
If you like making history.
If you like crafting and keepsakes.
If you like writing or reading journals or short stories.
If you like collecting recipes.
If you like family history.
If you like keeping a record of family heirlooms.
If you like family time.
If you like the poem, "Finding Our Way Back Home" by Mark Askew

If you like getting big packages in the mail I think you'll like "The Family Reunion Planner Guide & Keepsake Book."  It was written to inspire the reader and fill us with renewed appreciation for our families and the things we can do with them to celebrate our precious union.

If you're like me you love getting free stuff - when blog readers order the book they get free shipping and free access to scores of family reunion poems, fliers, invitations, banners and printable templates.

This book makes a great personal keepsake gift for dads, moms, genealogy buffs, reunion planners, family historians, family writers, committee members, family cooks, and the elders of the family.

Order the book and software package and get instant download of Fimark's Award Winning Family Reunion Planner at http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/ - A $20 savings.