If It Ain't Broke, Why Fix It?

Are your family gatherings becoming a bit ho hum? The same old same old? Some would say "out with the old, in with the new." Others would say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." These are words to live by. True, there's always room for improvement, and there's nothing wrong with making enhancements that help you "become the best version of yourself." But we're not talking about self-improvement are we? We're talking about events that have stood the test of time. Like those familiar and reliable old school traditions that keep the home fires burning. If the engine starts right up and runs, there's no need to look under the hood. Just roll with it! 

A good example is the annual family reunion. If everyone has been having a good time enjoying the traditional family reunion for years why switch it up? Why change things? Why suggest a new reunion planning committee or move the event to a new location if what you're currently doing is working out great? 

Still, there may be good and practical reasons to switch things up? The family reunion theme and slogan could stand an update along with fresh and new activities and itinerary. Perhaps the committee members are getting up in age and have done their share of service. They may want to pass the torch on to the younger generation. Perhaps the changing landscape makes certain activities obselete.  Perhaps the location of the event is no longer available or manageable. Fresh ideas may merely be updated versions of old school traditions. And if it adds new life and vitality to the event, a few minor adjustments can be a welcome change. 

Usually it's best to introduced adjustments gradually over time so that attendees can ease their way into things with little inconvenience.  When making adjustments to old school traditions it's important to be inclusive, making sure the majority are comfortable with the suggested changes and can get involved without feeling intimidated or left out. One way to do this it by offering some assistance well in advance to explain exactly what the adjustment are and how to prepare for them.  If the event is being held at a new location perhaps some will appreciate getting some help with directions to the new location well in advance of the event. Others may want help practicing the new family line dance prior to the event.  When done right, making minor adjustments and updates to traditional reunion events can be both memorable and enjoyable. 

Is it time to switch it up? Checkout some fresh themes, activities and itineraries in "Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake and Guidebook" in epub, softcover. Includes reunion planners and worksheets for family reunion committees.

Get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Heirloom Edition (Hardcover). The perfect heirloom gift. Includes everything in the softcover plus: 

• Signature of ownership page
• Personal Journal entry pages
• Family recipe history compiler
• Pedigree Page
• Family Group Worksheet
• Cemetery transcription Form
• Heirloom possession verification page
• Military records research checklist page
• Ancestral research work sheet page

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New Release! Fimark's Reunion Planner Heirloom Edition (Hardcover)

I am so pleased and extremely excited to make this very special announcement. 

As founder of Fimark's Family Reunion Planning Group and Contributor to the Wikipedia encyclopedia defining 'Family Reunions', it my great pleasure to announce the release of the new hardback edition of Fimark's family reunion planner titled "Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake - Heirloom Edition - A 5 Theme Planning Guide".  Exactly what makes this edition so special?

"Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Heirloom Edition
- A 5 Theme Planning Guide" (Hardcover)

This premium family reunion planner is now an attractive hard bound book therefore making it the ideal heirloom book! A keepsake for generations to come. It is indeed a family heirloom like no other for 9 additional reasons.  Families will enjoy numerous personalized keepsake features while planning the next family reunion. 

Note the following keepsake features:

• Signature of ownership page
• Personal Journal entry pages
• Family recipe history compiler
• Pedigree Page
• Family Group Worksheet
• Cemetery transcription Form
• Heirloom possession verification page
• Military records research checklist page
• Ancestral research work sheet page

5 Theme Planner

Most outstanding is the keepsake books 5 separate reunion theme planners.As a stand-alone-planner the user can plan a traditional family reunion. But there are also 4 themed planners included, and with each theme there are recommended games and activities, itinerary, and luncheon/dinner programs. 

The heirloom book helps the user plan, organize and manage a single family reunion event while maintaining a journal of the experience. There is also a follow-up notes section, event planning checklists, a step by step timeline planner and a sample survey and welcome letter. 

The original content of the family reunion planner has been used by thousands of reunion planners over the past 14 years. The reunion planning keepsake includes planning tutorials for both individual reunion planners as well as reunion planning committees. 

Makes a great patrimony/maternal gift and the ideal heirloom auction item to raise funds for the next family reunion.

Get "Fimark's Family Reunion Planning Keepsake & Heirloom Edition" while hardback print copies last. 

"Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Heirloom Edition 
- A 5 Theme Planning Guide" 

Available at Lulu.com, IngramSpark, and Amazon.com book stores

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The "2020 Decade Of The Century"

"Decade 2020-Decade For Humanity"

The 2020 Decade of the century is expected to be one of the biggest milestone decades of all previous five centuries. Why and what makes it so for many families around the world? Three reasons, invention, hope and family. This decade gave birth to the mobile smartphone generation. The James Webb Space Telescope went into orbit around the sun at the end of 2021 and the auto driven vehicle made its debut as well. Other outstanding accomplishments include the following:

• Artificial intelligence

• Genetic engineering

• Electric cars

• 3D printing

• Artificial organs

• Bluetooth

Now that's something worth celebrating. The 2020 decade is not only a decade of invention, it's a decade of hope. Many are more focused on building stronger international ties than ever before. It's a time to stand together across all divides. A time to stop standing on the sidelines and begin building a rock-solid foundation for a global community. 

For families, it's a time to prioritize family values, enjoy family time and heighten family support over and above corporate constructs and improve mental and emotional health for the betterment of the community.

What are you doing to do to make the most of decade 2020 with your family? Many are already kick-starting their 2020 decade by planning a 2024 family reunion. There are many notable accomplishments among community and family that can be a focus when deciding on a theme for your event. Get more inspiration with the help of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner. 

"The family reunion planner for the years 2024, 

2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029"

Announcing the "Decade 2020 Family Planner Package" It includes the following:

1. Step By Step Checklist with Tips and Planning Guide
2. Budget Planner
3. Cruise and Travel Planner
4. Theme Planner with Itinerary and Dinner and Entertainment Programs
5. Cost Savings Tips
6. Attendee and Tee Shirt Roster
7. Complete Committee Departmental Instructions and Worksheets
8. Event Planning Journal and Recipe Compiler

Now is the time to plan your 2020 decade family reunion. Take advantage of the planning, organizing and management guide in Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Guidebook. Everything you need to plan a memorable family reunion.

New Years Resolution - Family Reunion

If you're like me you can't believe 2023 has come and gone. There are scores of things I accomplished last year. Like the garden pond you see in the photo. When we moved into our new ranch style home last year I immediately started planning our flower beds and organic vegetable gardens. 

The following month I built a garden pond to catch rain water.  Later that year I built a semi-circle driveway and converted the lower floor into a personal art gallery. But there are still many things to do in 2024, including the following. 

1. Plan a 2024 family reunion.

2. Build a larger keepsake hope chest to add more memories.

3. Write a family history journal

4. Complete fire pit construction.

5. Build decking around the fire pit.

A great way to get things done in 2024 is to make a New Year's resolution list with your priorities near the top of the list. As you can see, I'm gearing up for many memorable gatherings this spring and summer. So what will you put on the top of your list? My 2024 priority is planning a family reunion attended by my mother and father and their three generations of progeny. 

Since we are the current caretakers of the new family homestead here in PA and had our DNA ancestry processed, our reunion theme centers on genealogy, and we'll have our family gathering right here at the new homestead. 

There is a wonderful family reunion theme called "Genealogy and Homestead Tour" that includes everything you need to know to throw a memorable family reunion on a home town property.  It is one of the five theme planners included in the reunion planner book "Fimark's Family Reunion Planner".

Theme: "'Genealogy and Homestead Tour' - Learn the beginnings of your roots while on tour from the deep south to the industrial north. Chart the course and travel to places that will answer questions about your family history. Visit a cemetery or grave site. Tour an historic home. Visit a restaurant. Tour the homestead town as it was in the past, and compare to what it is currently."

The book includes themed itineraries, worksheets with suggested activities, entertaining dinner/luncheon program, planning tips, slogans, logo ideas and more.

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Get the eBook and print book version of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner - A keepsake reunion planning guidebook at https://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net.  

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Super Fun Family Reunion Activity Ideas

Have you ever looked over a series of photos that included activities and antics that you completely forgot you experienced? One ideal goal for Spring 2023 centers on recording your family history. Including all the milestones that have become an important part of your past, present and future. To get started all that's needed is a little inspiration. Here are some fun family reunion planning activity ideas to start on this Spring.

Fun Family History Activity Ideas

1. Consider electing a few family members to get a DNA test.

2. Start an online family genealogy tree building project.

3. Start a family history novella project.

4. Plan a Genealogy Reveal Party

Most DNA testing packages include family tree building calibration over a worldwide genealogy network. Ones the test is ready enjoy a Genealogy reveal party complete with a family tree dating back to the motherland.

Online DNA apps now offer story building features based on interconnecting factoids discovered while growing the family tree. As the tree grows, so does your story. Have a family member start building your families story.

Once you've discovered your genealogy based on DNA results and created your family tree and family story it's to to plan to present it all to the family in family genealogy reveal style.

The family reunion planner includes genealogy research and presentation worksheets ideal for your family history building and presentation. It also including checklists for planning your family reunion in a systematic, month to month way. 

Fimark's family reunion planner includes worksheets, spreadsheets and assignment documents and a keepsake family reunion booklet maker complete with instructions. 

The 5 reunion themes allows you to choose from five popular reunion themes for your event along with pre-written theme related activities, itinerary and luncheon/banquet dinner programs. 

Take advantage of the "Timeline Planner" for daily planning reminders and alerts to 
special reunion supply buying seasons. 

Get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner and discover more fun family reunion activities and start planning your next family reunion.

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Taking Advantage of Family Reunion Planning Month

It's still November the remainder of the month. And that means it's still Annual Family Reunion Planning Month.  Take advantage of early reunion planning tips at its best.  Here are a few tips shared by experienced reunion planners to help you make your event planning experience a sure success. 

Take Advantage of Seasonal Travel Discounts

During the Months of November through January many family events are observed. Federal holidays and long holiday weekends make for the perfect season for family gatherings. Take advantage of readily available seasonal family travel discounts. Avoid Last-minute flight deals by booking early. Take advantage of off-season hotel deals across the US. Plan on dining out? During the fall and winter season there are fantastic deals on group dining, shows and clubs. Families with teenage children save big at theme, amusement and adventure park entertainment. 

Take Advantage of The Season for Support and Bonding

The Fall and Winter season focuses on visiting and supporting the elders of the family. During this time we tend to focus on how we can show our parents and grandparents we love and cherish them. We enjoy eating their comfort food, getting cozy,  and listening to their stories as they open up a colorful world of family history to us. Take advantage of this time to build closer bonds, document your family history and get the family involved in planning for the next big event - the family reunion. 

Take Advantage of Early Event Planning Money Savers

There are endless money saving advantages when starting your family reunion planning in November. Make plans to take advantage of Black Friday and other seasonal sales. Plan on doing a load of cooking? November is the ideal season to reserve your home appliance purchases including indoor and outdoor ovens, indoor gaming and outdoor game equipment as well as cookware and coolers. 

Having your reunion at the ol' homestead? Need to make some home improvements first? November is the ideal month to get started. Take advantage of seasonal discounts on electric and manual tools, ladders and toolboxes.  Now is the time to create a list of all items needed for your home and upcoming special events including your family reunion.

Get the family reunion planning checklist found in the book, Fimark's Family Reunion Planner.