Dear Abby

I found this in DEAR ABBY last week:

DEAR ABBY: I have a suggestion for people who are stuck for gift ideas. Several years ago, I asked my mom for a very special Christmas gift. I asked her to write down her life story -- things she had done as a child, the experience of hitchhiking from New Mexico to Tennessee during the Great Depression, and all the other experiences of her life. She did, and I printed it for her. That year she gave each child, grandchild and great-grandchild a copy. It was the best Christmas present ever and one that's still cherished by us all. Both my parents are gone now, but we have Mom's wonderful stories to remember. Without her book, those memories would be lost forever. I encourage everyone to record their family history and memories for your loved ones to read. You'll never regret it, and it will be enjoyed for generations to come. -- ANDREW IN JOHNSON CITY, TENN.

DEAR ANDREW: That's a terrific suggestion. And if the parent or grandparent isn't comfortable with writing, the same goal can be accomplished by setting up a video camera and interviewing the family member by asking questions about his or her youth.

NEW Post-Bound Albums!

From CREDITS to POINTS

If you have any publishing credits purchased you may have noticed (or will notice) that they are gone. There is a new system of keeping your purchases - and I think it is a great improvement. Instead of having an 8x8 credit in your account you now have publishing points in your account for $49.95. That is the retail price of the book. No matter what sale price you paid you still get the credit for the full cost, so it still benefits you to take advantage of those sales! But, if you change your mind about what product you want to publish it is easy to use your points for whatever you want!

Another change that I'm excited about is that publishing points are now automatically good for 2 years - and that change has already been made in your account - BUT..... there will be NO extensions after that 2 years - so let's use them!You can now use your points toward extra pages if you choose.

Club Premier

Club Premier gives you the ability to save on Premier by purchasing 12 months for only $99.95, that's under $9 per month. Plus, Club Premier members can order as many additional credits or publishing points as they would like on their first* order at 25% off. Club Premier members can also save all year long with special Pick of the Month pricing.

* Please note that Club Premier 25% off pricing is only available on the first order (the order which Club Premier Membership is ordered). After the first order, members can continue to enjoy savings through the monthly Pick of the Month Club Premier offer.

Family Yearbook Club

I've found a wonderful new location for our meetings...
Polly's Pies on Imperial Hwy in Yorba Linda.
Upcoming workshop dates (Fridays, 6-10pm):
August 27
September 24
October 22
November 19
December 17
January 28
February 18
March 25
April 29
May 27
June 24
July 22

Upcoming Digital Worskhops

I've found a wonderful new location for my workshops...
Polly's Pies on Imperial Hwy in Yorba Linda.
Upcoming workshop dates (Sundays, 1-5pm):
August 15
September 12
October 17
November 14
December 5
January 9, 2011
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12
July 10

WHAT IS A DIGI-CROP?

• A "GET-IT-DONE" MEETING for digital storybookers.

• A SOCIAL EVENT you won't want to miss.

• The HELP you need from your Heritage Makers consultant--LIVE!

• A CLASS for all skill levels--designers to dummies.

• The BEST PLACE to BRAG about your latest Heritage Makers book!

So, think of it this way.
First there was the quilting bee.
Then there was that whole scrapbook thing.
Now, we have the digi-crop--The #1 place to join with others who understand the importance of getting your pictures and stories in the same place.

Come and have a great time, eat a little food, and get your project DONE!