Saying I Love You In Meaningful Ways

Love is the most often searched word on Google with 3 billion results.
"I Love You" is said to be one of the most sought after expressions in a relationship.

What Love Is

Love is said to be a feeling of strong constant affection for a person. Other say love is not a feeling but an ability. A popular belief is that when a persons forehead is often kissed it indicates that they are truly loved. Others say when you have an overwhelming urge to shout it out from the housetops you're most likely deeply in love.

Family is about love and love is about family. It's no wonder the procreative power center is triggered based on expressions of affection and love. When the welfare. affections and protection of a close friend is important to you they often become the initial part of the making of a new family.  That said, knowing how to say I love you may be the most important lesson of one's life.

Saying I Love You

The fact is true love is a deep and active concern for the lasting welfare of others. Such a concern is expressed every day in various ways. Take to time to convey your love for all your loved ones and most of all don't miss it when someone expresses that love without the spoken word.

"If you're wondering how to say 'I love you'... Just show it each and every day."

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How To Plan A Party Checklist

The key to successfully throwing a well planned party or special event has to do with good planning, organizing and management.

To start, write down the theme of your gathering and focus on fun and meaningful theme related activities. Next consider your budget. Write a shopping list with budgeted items. 

Create a Party Supplies Shopping List
Create a Decor Shopping List
Create a Perishable Foods Shopping List
Create a Stationery Shopping List

You find sample Budget and Shopping Lists using Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app. 

Take the time to compare prices online. You'll find a great place to start at www.fimark.net. Buy non-perishable goods out of season. January - March is a great time to buy bulk party goods.

Put together a timeline checklist with all the action items required to plan, organize and manage your event using the following format:

9 WEEKS BEFORE

Put together your guest list and gather addresses and phone numbers.
Order or make invitations. You'll find lovely free printables here.

4 WEEK BEFORE
Plan Your Menu
Finalize the space layout and decorations.
Using Party Supplies Shopping List purchase decorations, paper goods, and other supplies, non-perishable foods and drinks.
Contact those who will help with the party.
Address and mail your invitations.
Write a list of your background and dance music (stick with the theme of yourparty). Remember to include the song title, artist, band and year of release

THREE WEEKS BEFORE

Confirm RSVP's
Confirm attendees and telephone, text or email guests who have not responded to your invitations so you can get an accurate count of attendees for food and space requirements.

Music
Put together a music CD of background, mood or dance music

Accommodations
Make needed preparations for out of town guests such as guest rooms, hotel reservations.

Wardrobe
Pick out what you plan to wear at the party and have it cleaned.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE

Party Linens, Dinnerware, Servingware and Flatware
See that table linens are clean and ready to go. Put the linens under a bright light for inspection. Remove all stains. Decide on flatware and serving items

Security
Get locks put on your bedroom closet or lock the bedroom door itself. Don’t hesitate to secure all valuables.

ONE WEEK BEFORE

Contact your decorating team to confirm dates.
Contact vendors and other event services.

THREE DAYS BEFORE

Clean your house thoroughly especially if the party with be held there.  
Prepare for out-of-town guests to stop by before or after the party.

Make sure all appliances that you’ll be using work properly.
Touch base with contracted services.
Assign specific tasks to your committee members/volunteers.
Make preparations for cleaning up, returning equipment, etc.


TWO DAYS AHEAD

There is plenty of time to get those items you may have forgotten.
Shop for any last-minute food items  and supplies.
Begin decorating your home or party facility.
Make some party foods and freeze them.

ONE DAY AHEAD

Using your perishables shopping add last minute items and purchase them early in the day.

Food Preparation
Make cold desserts and dishes that can be refrigerated overnight.

Decor
Decorate at planned. Move furniture and put away delicate items that could suffer damage.

Set up serving tables.

DAY OF PARTY

Lock up all your breakable and valuable possessions
Finalize the decorations and place settings.

Call all help together and give motivational instructions
Set up an area in or near the kitchen for returning used dishes and waste.
Clear dishwasher for use as needed.
Chill all cold beverages.
3-4 hours before event start cooking.

TWO HOURS BEFORE EVENT

Turn on relaxing upbeat music
Light a candle and take a relaxing bath or hand shower. 
Enjoy the moment.
Put out your clothes and shoes.
Fill the home or facility with natural scented fragrances if desired.

ONE HOUR BEFORE

Mix the punch and put out the punch bowl, drinking glasses and napkins.
Set out cheeses and non-perishable appetizers and snacks.
Prepare to greet your guests as each arrives.
Point out the areas of your home or facilities they can help themselves to such as the coat room, closets, guest room, bathroom or restroom, finished basement, etc.

Serving
Serve drinks on the top of the hour that your party is scheduled to begin.
Serve dinner at scheduled hour.

Happy Party Planning!

Winter Storm Safety Tips and Family Fun Activities

It's snowing like crazy!  If you're caught in the middle of this historic blizzard there are a few things you need to know. We'll be stuck in the white stuff for the next three days. The following tips should only be followed if they comply with local safety regulations in your area.

Winter Storm Safety Tips

1. Avoid venturing out on the streets or highway while conditions are hazardous
2. Take precautions to keep pipes from freezing up and bursting. Run water on slow drip
3. Turn thermostat slightly higher during peak cold periods
4. Shovel snow and salt around front door, cars, driveway and walkway as soon as possible
5. Make use of fixed or portable generators during power outage
6. Conserve dry goods and eat perishables first
7. Collect all candles, sterno and flashlights and store in a convenient spot for quick access.
8. Fill tub with clean water for use if plumbing fails.
9. Keep boots, coats, hats and scarves in the warmest part of the home.
10. Do your heavy baking and cooking during the peak periods of cold.
11. Conserve energy and make use of candles, solar energy and flashlights when possible.

So what to do with all of that snow? Here are some fun ideas that will keep in knee deep in winter fun for hours.

10 Fun Winter Blizzard Activities.

1. Build giant smiley faces with snow boulders
2. Make a family video of kids mimicking blockbuster movies about storms
3. Make a photo collage of kids making snow angels
4. Spell out your name using your body while lying on the snow
5. Use sticks, hat, and rubber balls and build a snowman.
6. Make snow cones with clean snow and fruit juice
7. Freeze a bag of candy or pack of gum in the snow for a crunchy treat
8. Build a snow maze
9. Make a brick fort out of snow
10. Build an igloo with a hot chocolate and s'mores serving table in the middle.

Happy winter blizzard fun!

Plan the next family reunion vacation. Get inspired here.

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If you know a SuperDad performing brave heroic deeds in your town or just a nice supportive guy who loves you send us your story and photo of the SuperDad in your life. He just might win the SuperDad award, SuperDad prizes and free access to Fimark's award winning Family Reunion Planner Social web app or ebook.



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Woo Hoo! - Hot Reunion Planning Inspiration

 It's January 2016 and things are really heating up around here. Wondering how to get your family reunion ideas to catch fire? Reunion planning inspiration just got a whole lot better.

Start fanning the flames with these super fun ideas, tools and planning tips for the best reunion ever. How? Read our fantastic family reunion planning blog and access one of the most popular reunion planning apps online. Discover Fimark's Family Reunion Planning group and Social web app.

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How To Speed Plan Creative Winter Activities

We're deep in winter now. Got fun seasonal events planned? Whether you do or not keep this in mind... families like to try new ways to get their fun on in winter. Think winter fests, winter sports, bake offs , arts and craft shows and more. How can you speed plan your family's winter calendar of events for the next 10 weeks? Here are some great ways to stir up a creative mix of activity ideas.

Google the keywords "things to do this month." Add your metropolitan area and take a look at schedules of events by locale. 
See something you like? Double check the year of each schedule and visit the sources page to verify that dates of events are accurate.

Visit your local library online and look over your communities schedule of events. Inquire about upcoming events at the information desk. Put your name on the emailing list for updates and new event calendars.

Check out museums, colleges and university information boards in the local area. Look for creative events you may not have attended before. Ask the planning staff about their favorite seasonal activities.

Look over the local events section of your community newspaper and journals. Read the details and contact the event director regarding event highlights, parking suggestions, good places to eat, and tips to make attendants most enjoyable.

You're bound to find some fresh new ideas that will make this winters activities a super blast for the whole family.


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