How To Remember This Kind Of September

September has a way of conjuring up nostalgia, laughter and warm memories of days gone by unlike any other month of the year. May this September be one of those months for you and yours. What will make this September extra special?

The astronomical fall 2015 begins on Wednesday, September 23. this often begins fall season events including arts and craft shows, my personal favorite - bubble shows for kids, street fairs, music and food festivals as well as beer and wine tasting.

Like Golden Leave

No doubt, after a long three day vacation weekend you already have some golden moments to remember. But as time passes by it can be hard to hold on to the details of even your most prized memories. Like the golden leaves of autumn scattering to the wind the names and nicknames of old friends and cousins, the places and subtle details of a special event may seem to slip away and drift far from your reach. How can you remember that kind of September?

Tell The Story By Narration

Don't just take pictures. One way to recapture the moment is in stories. Take a video and audio recording of the day. Enhance the visuals with narration and stories that focus on the details of that day like the smell of Auntie Emm's apple pie and uncle Herman's peanuts roasting on an open fire. a funny thing that happened or a joke that made you laugh so hard you almost fainted. Add narration on the spot or a few hours or days after the event. Don't delay. The longer you wait the more details may be lost.

Include Descriptive Sounds 

Remember to include the sounds and voices around you when recording. The sound of children playing, birds cooing, the rustle of the nearby stream, The crackle of cooking butter topped popcorn. The ocean.

Music has a way of setting up the mood and creating the atmosphere. Add the music of the day and you're practically there reliving the moment as if was yesterday.

Use Slow Motion

Enhance parts of the video by recording in slow motion so you can savor every second and make time stand still if only for a moment. This month "Try to Remember That Time In September" with video, sound, music, slow motion and narration. When it's time to look back you'll be so glad you have this virtual time capsule to recapture, relive, reminisce and as the song goes, remember the time of September and, ...follow.

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Top Three Day Weekend Activity Ideas

Soon families throughout the United States will enjoy a much needed three day weekend of rest ending on Labor Day which falls on the first Monday in September.  

While some go all out in celebration of the meaning and intent of the Holiday others take advantage of the long weekend for rest and refreshment or enjoy rejuvenating activities to break the monotony of a laborious routine. This articles focuses on the latter. So how can you make the most of a three day weekend vacation?

Making The Most of Your Weekend Vacation

While many enjoy longs weekends throughout the year Labor Day falls on a Monday and is held near the end of the summer season, this gives workers the opportunity to take a long weekend that ends with Labor Day. How will you be spending this time? Activities often include picnics, barbecues, and swimming. 

School students view the long weekend as an opportunity to have one last chance for summer fun before hitting the study books and the weather starts to change from summer to fall. Adults may consider this weekend a time to exhale and recharge the batteries.

Many families spend at least one day of their weekend at a theme park or go camping. Others spend the weekend on a stay-vacation. Not leaving the home or town the live in. Other fun stay-vacation activities may include visiting the local zoo, museum, dining at local restaurants or enjoying entertainment at a movie or dinner theater. Checkout the three day weekend chart for great activity ideas.

3 DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITY IDEAS

DAY 1 -  Enjoy a picnic, camping, theme park, visit museums or local zoo. Take in a jazz or cultural festival opera or dinner theater. Catch up on your reading or your favorite movies. Watch or take fun family activity video. Visit a farmers market or enjoy fruit and vegetable picking. Have a yard sales and soak up the sun. Go out and fly a kite, fishing or boating expedition.

DAY 2 - Set aside a few hours to learn about and document your family history. Speed plan a family reunion on the next three day weekend. Do some bargain hunting. Catch non-perishable foods, craft, office and party supplies sales and stock up for the winter and upcoming family gatherings.

DAY 3 - Order out or dine at a local restaurant. If you're out of town plan to return home early enough to prepare for the next day and then relax. Wind down and put your feet up for a few ours before retiring to bed.

Looking for something to do with the kids outdoors. We had a blast last month at the park. After hand crafting our own uniquely designed bubble blowers we hit the parks and put on some amazing bubble shows. The wands and bubble juice performed beyond our expectations. For wands and bubble juice that is easy to make read our crafting blog... http://funfamilycrafts.blogspot.com/2015/09/how-to-make-bubble-juice.html

Bubble Blowing Videos

For bubble blowing inspiration check out our park side bubble blowing videos here... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5-JEdmMCANtgn4Qp5K84w.

Reducing Costs Increasing Savings

Parents and grandparents of school age children also make use of the Labor Day weekend to acquire much needed school supplies and clothing ad drastically reduced cost by taking advantage of local and online school supply Labor Day sales. 

Regardless of the activities you choose make it your goal to allow the family to relax and rejuvenate for days ahead.

For more indoor and outdoor family fun activities consult your copy of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake book, eBook or the event planning web app. 

How To Plan A Meet And Greet

A great way to kickoff the festivities held the first day of the reunion event is by arranging a Meet and Greet. The purpose of the Meet and Greet is to provide an opportunity to say a decent hello to all arrivals, give the huggers in the family a time to embrace and allow for relationship building with newly engaged, married and adopted family and friends in a relaxed atmosphere, 

How To Host A Meet and Greet

It's best to start off by introducing new ones including new born children to the family. 

While mingling will give the family at large the opportunity to get to know new guests it helps to feature some ice breakers as well. One way we've done this is by playing a friendly game. The "Getting to Know You" game. This game is played simply by having the newest family members stand in a line and asked a few simple questions. You may wish to give each player a copy of the list of questions hours or days before the game is played so they won't feel put on the spot. 

7 Good "Getting to Know You" Questions

• If you were to describe yourself using only three words what would they be?
• What is your most outstanding quality?
• Tell us one thing people would never guess about you.
• What hobbies do you enjoy?
• What sports do you play?
• What is your favorite dinner dish?
• What is your favorite dessert?

It's also a good idea to review the itinerary and point out a few exciting features of the program that will encourage all to participate.

Challenges of Meet and Greets

Some of the challenges of the Meet and Greet is getting everyone to the venue in time.  

Some miss this event as they intend to arrive the next day and stay for a few hours before heading back home. After a long drive to the hotel some may need to rest before dressing up and going to a social event. While this is typical of some attendees how can you get most of the arrival to attend the Meet and Greet? 

Getting Better Results

To get better support and attendants arrange to have the Meet and Greet later in the day or evening. Put it on the Itinerary and mention some of the opportunities the event will provide. For example; "Hug and hold the newest and youngest member of the Smith clan." "Welcome Uncle Ben's beautiful bride, Shelly." "Meet greet and enjoy a wonderful seafood buffet." Find a few good reasons that build anticipation and many will come to meet, greet and kickoff a memorable family reunion event.

Event Planning? There's An App For That

Still need more activity ideas for your upcoming family reunion event? You're in for a surprise. There's an app for that.  Get top reunion entertaining and high fun factor activity ideas attendees just can't resist using Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app.

Are you planning an event within the next three to four months? Not sure where to start or how to get the ball rolling? There's an app for that. Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app can help you plan the following family celebrations, club and community events in no time at all.

• Anniversary Party
• Food and Culture Fest
• Fundraiser
• Genealogy Presentation Gathering
• Graduation Party
• Group Cruise Vacation
• Homecoming
• Honorary Awards ceremony
• Pot Lick Picnic BBQ
• Talent Show
• Traditional Family Reunion 

Download planning and organizing checklists, budget lists, edit itineraries, get suggested themes and activities, event programs, suggested floor plans and more in this step by step event planning tool.

Plan just about every event of the year with one app.  Need family fun inspiration? There's an app for that. Get inspired with Fimark's Family Reunion Planning Social web app. 

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How To Make A Keepsake Reunion Booklet

There are many ways to make your family reunion a memorable one. But to make it meaningful, orderly and well arranged there is only one item that will do that and more. In addition it is the one gift you can give each household as a memento of the occasion. Consider the invaluable family reunion keepsake booklet. 

Keepsake booklets are the traditional family reunion publication. It's included in most reunion events for several good reasons. It's the one item that is in high demand by all households. No one will want to leave without one. 

How To Make A Family Reunion Keepsake Booklet

The booklet includes the reunion event itinerary complete with dates, location and activities. Most booklets contain words from the chairperson and welcome letter from local officials. The booklet may feature some family history including those who have contributed to it's survival and any notable community and social work as well as business and other notable achievements.

The following is a basic structure of a typical keepsake family memory reunion booklet. Write up, print and bind the following pages.

Page 1 Cover Page
Page 2 Chairperson
Page 3 Local Official Welcome Letter
Page 4 Our Family History
Page 5 Outline Of Reunion Activities
Page 6 Dinner Banquet Program
Page 7 In Memoriam
Page 8 Family Business Cards
Page 9 Family Address Directory
Page 10 Acknowledgements

Additional pages may include poems, the 'must have' reunion welcome package, genealogy presentation pages such as the family tree and other documents.

The keepsake family reunion booklet is often consulted when writing the annual family newsletter. It is a reliable resource for outlining family connections. It makes for the ideal family business directory. It is a source of inspiration and serves a the basis for establishing ones unique identity in the community.

The family reunion memory booklet maker is a prominent feature of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner social web app. For more information on making your own keepsake family memory reunion booklet go here.

9 Last Minute Pot Luck Reunion Do Not Forgets

Having a pot luck reunion in the park?  May the good weather be with you. Some of your guests may be arriving early. Don't you love it when you're missing that one basic item that all those early birds are asking for? Here is a quick no nonsense list of last minute items you do not want to forget.

9 Last Minute Pot Luck Reunion Do Not Forgets

1. Ice
2. Water
3. Charcoal
4. Charcoal Lighter
5. Paper Towels
6. Scissors
7. Sewing Kit
8. Hand Sanitizer
9. Bug Repellent Spray

In addition to these often forgotten items here are other items that should not be delegated to late arrivals.  The following lists items that should be delegated to the early birds.

Early Bird Pot Luck Delegation List

1. Condiments 
2. Paper Goods 
3. Flatware 
4. Drinks
5. Coolers and Ice 
6. Music Player Batteries
7. Serving and Cooking Utensils
8. Food Heating Racks and Sterno
9. Mobile Grills with Charcoal and Lighter

Here are some catchy rhymes can help you remember those important early bird pot luck items...

"Honey, I don't relish the thought that you're all in the mustard and can't ketchup."

"Napkins and towels, wipes and tissue cleans hands and noses so germs are no issue."

"Coolers and ice don't think twice."

"The knife, fork and spoon just flew to the moon on quick dashing dishes and free flying saucers."


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Get the keepsake book in PDF, ebook format when you access Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app. Makes a great keepsake heirloom and fund raiser.   For more reunion planning reminders consult Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app before you start packing for the reunion event. Get it at http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/index1.html

June Reunion Planning Reminders

Your reunion event is just around the corner. How can you ensure that everything goes as planned? Don't leave anything to chance. Follow up and follow through. Here are some helpful and vital reminders to make your reunion event a memorable one.

1. Follow up with those who were delegated tasks now.  Make certain all preparations were finalized and materials and supplies are on hand.

2. Contact vendors regarding setup dates of the event  and get useful details regarding service requirements. 

3. Send out a reminder of date and time of rendezvous to all invitees. 

4. Prepare to offer complimentary prizes or gifts to first arrivals. 

5. Make certain elderly attendees are given assistants as needed. 

6. Wrap up and view family history documentary movie or family slideshows and prepare a welcome letter. Download free family history worksheets at http://fimark.net/genealogy/genealogy-doc.html or get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Book with genealogy worksheets included.

7. Wrap up craft projects such as the family reunion keepsake booklet and insert the welcome letter in the booklet. For more information regarding keepsake books go to keepsake family reunion booklet

8. Will all be wearing family reunion event t-shirts? Have extra T-shirts on hand for attendees who may not have ordered or need a fresh shirt during the photo shoot. 

9. Remember the special effects. Often what makes a reunion special are those little things like party favors, balloons, sparklers for evening outdoor activities, bubble blowing machines and such.  

10. When preparing your daily wardrobe give forethought to your own personal needs while engaged in indoor and outdoor activities

11. Having a reunion in the park or backyard? You cannot have too many condiments. Tell everyone to bring their favorite hot sauce, sweet sauce, BBQ sauce, mustered, pickles and other hot dog toppings. 

12. You can't have too many party favors. Turn everything on the table into a family reunion keepsake party favor using stickers with the family reunion event date, theme and slogan printed on them.


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