Heritage Makers connects Generations

Local Family History Fair includes one of Oprah's 2008 & 2009 All Time Favourites

Press Release

Qualicum Beach/Parksville/Nanaimo, BC April 8, 2010

- Barb Ashcroft, Vancouver Island’s first Heritage Maker Director of www.RecallWhen.com will be showcasing Family History Projects at the Nanaimo Family History Fair April 17th at Beban Park, from 9 till 6. Admission is free.

- Heritage Makers is a web-based company that believes in the power of strengthening family relationships through storybooks. Heritage Makers’ publishing platform is easy-to-use and simple enough to help anyone make a book—families, photographers, genealogists, creative professionals, artists, writers, or anyone else with a story to tell. With Heritage Makers’ unique online publishing process, peoples stories can be preserved forever in custom hardbound books and related projects.

- Barb has always been interested in the stories featuring her own and other people’s ancestors. When her young grandson asked his great granddad (age 87 shown in photo) what his favourite TV show was when he was a boy she knew that her grandson needed to know more about his ancestors. Barb has now published the history of three legs of her ancestors; plus more than 50 other bound books and projects to build self esteem & connection within her family.

- To ensure that no story is left untold, Barb teaches Life Story Classes as well as drop in workshops. For those who have boxes of photos she offers a very inexpensive scanning service.

- Heritage Makers offers a unique Heirloom Assurance with their products. If anything happens for the life of a project the customer can receive a BRAND new one at ½ price. That way the books, though treasured, can be shared without worry. The project are meant to be shared and enjoyed; not just put away on the shelf and never looked at again.

- Ann Buchanan, local historian and genealogist shares her enthusiasm for this process. “The Heritage Makers web publishing is so much fun and easy! I love the idea that my photos can be stored safely off-site. Recently I went to Mexico with my son and by the time we got home the story of our adventures was published in a book that we both treasured.”

To create one of Heritage Makers storybooks and other products, go to www.heritagemakers.com/173517 to create a free online account. Heritage Makers’ publishing platform runs on a Mac or PC. Heritage Makers enables anyone to preserve family stories, strengthen relationships, and build self-esteem with unique, creative, and personalized heritage-building products.

About the Company
In addition, Heritage Makers offers a unique income-building opportunity for its consultant sales force and anyone interested in binding families together.

Contact:
Barbara Ashcroft
Heritage Makers Personal Publishing Director
phone number 250-752-5499 or 1-800-919-1998
website www.RecallWhen.com or www.heritagemakers.com/173517

Virtual Open House

Virtual Open House
Thanks to fellow consultant Heidi Woolley who saved us all time by posting a virtual open house with personalized, easy and affordable gift ideas with Heritage Makers.

Go to my website to start your free account and projects today!

Call me at 250-752-5499 and I'll help you get started at www.RecallWhen.com
Barb Ashcroft,
Your Personal Publishing Coach

I've organized this open house in 3 sections:
1- Heritage Makers trademark storybooks with story ideas and previews
2- Heritage Makers Photo Gift Items - Cards -Prints
3- Personalized Gifts and Home Decor items ($4-$20!!!!)

StoryBooks 1st of 3 postings...these are all discounted prices through my open house workshop

Swatch Books (New!!!): $17.95 each
Ideas:
Lil' Love Bugs: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1035548&productId=62
Baby Anatomy: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1079623&productId=62
Holiday Recipes: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1067558&productId=62

Board Books (8x8): $53.95 each
Ideas:
I'm a VIP Boy: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1038679&productId=60
I'm a VIP Girl: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1033418&productId=60
Wedding Board Book: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1056684&productId=60

12x12 Storybooks: $71.95 each

Tribute Album (Beautiful!!!) : http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1043106&productId=11
Basic Vacation: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=900921&productId=11
How YOUR Family Celebrates Christmas: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1006351&productId=11

11x13 Storybooks: $111.95 each

Ideas:
Heirloom Heritage Album: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=696129&productId=9

Wirebound Storybooks: $22.95 each

Ideas:Wirebound Family Planner: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1031535&productId=73
Wirebound Cookbook: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=918998&productId=73
Wirebound Christmas recipe book: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=988406&productId=73projectID=988406&productId=73projectID=988406&productId=73projectID=988406&productId=73

5x5 Storybooks : $31.95 each

Ideas:
Simple Vacation Book: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1034699&productId=1
Remembering a Pet: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=957403&productId=1
Thank You Coach: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=862835&productId=1

8x8 Storybooks: $44.95 each

Ideas:
Before We Were Your Parents! (Favorite Pick!): http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=739130&productId=5
You are Loved: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=929642&productId=5
FUN Teacher Tribute: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1058341&productId=5

5x7 Storybook: $35.95 each

Ideas:
For Dad:http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=913501&productId=3
All About You: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=997214&productId=3
My Family Tree (Favorite Pick!): http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=695037&productId=3
7.5x10 Storybooks: $53.95 each

Use these for your 8.5x11 scrapbook scans!
Ideas:
For Dad: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=943447&productId=7
Specialty Yearbook - Band: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=996486&productId=7projectID=996486&productId=7
Action POW Super-hero book (Favorite Pick!): http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=667224&productId=7

8.5x11.5 Storybooks: $62.96 each

Ideas:
Beach Vacation Book:
http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=693792&productId=9
Life Heritage Book: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=562033&productId=9
Elegant Wedding Book: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=889473&productId=9


Tomorrow the next ideas.
ps. Tomorrow is also a REAL open house 1-4 and 7-9 pm at our new home in Qualicum Beach.
Email for directions.
BarbAshcroft@shaw.ca or wechangelives@shaw.ca

Life Story - Family History Classes this week

Let me introduce you to my Dad. Father, Husband (now widower), brother and grandpa to many. Entrepreneur, contractor, retired Mayor, hockey coach to Gordie Howe and most of all the guy who always said, "What's the nicest thing that has happened to you today?"

Well of course that can't sum up a lifetime of 86 years...but it's a start.
This week why not join me and learn some techniques on how to preserve your family history, a life story?

They are online classes, done in the privacy of where ever your pc is; but 'you need to register' for the one that fits your time zone.

Just copy and paste the link below into your browser if the link does not work.

Let me know you've registered as I have a free gift to all those that do.


JULY ONLINE WORKSHOPS START TOMORROW!
July Theme: Life Story, Family History

Thursday, July 16
10 AM Pacific, 11 AM Mountain, 12 Noon Central, 1 PM Eastern
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/939106305

or
Thursday, July 166 PM Pacific, 7 PM Mountain, 8 PM Central, 9 PM Eastern
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/784009683

Join me this week and register as a guest of Barb Ashcroft of www.recallwhen.com or id # 173517...that way they know where to send you for your free gift.

ps. The picture is one I designed for my Dad with our HM system and made into a puzzle with the help of a great tweep on twitter. I'd love your feedback. Dad now lives in assisted living and you gotta know they love their puzzles.

Have a Great Week,
Barb Ashcroft
Your Personal Publishing Consultant
1-800-919-1998
barbashcroft@shaw.ca

Are you wondering what on earth you're going to do for Christmas Gifts this year.
Look no further. Right now for just two more weeks you can pre-order publishing credits to create bound books of your special memories and save with our "Christmas in July" incentive. Buy 3 of any of our products and get the 4th free. Contact me for details....time is a ticking!

It's the Playoffs - so this is about hockey

Yes, that is my dad, Bob Frost sitting on the lower left end of the first row.

1936........age 13.......champs!

The Magic of this photo is that I found this photo as a damaged crumple in one of my dad's dresser drawers.........and ASKED him about it.

I'm so glad I did...because he told me the story.

5 of these boys went on into the NHL. That's right. I'll write it again. 1/3 of this team went on to an NHL career. I think that is worth writing about. In fact it gets even better. My dad went east to pursue his hockey career. However my mom followed him with a wedding cake in her trunk. How's that for 'go get em' attitude!

Vic Price, a scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs got Dad to sign a deal that he would play for them. Being conscientious, providing for a family won out though...and he shared his love of hockey another way.

Upon returning to Saskatoon he was one of Gordie Howe's Pee Wee coaches. Dad remembers Gordie as a shy, quiet kid from a very poor family. Looking back, wasn't everyone? Poor times back then. Dad with some of his friends got 25 cents together and bought Gordie a pair of skates from McCoys 2nd hand store. Even with 100's of kids trying to get on teams, Dad said Gordie stood out. He played goalie at that time.

Taken from "The Frost Family 1886 to 2006 - Preserving Memories by Barb (Frost) Ashcroft.

Now if I hadn't asked for the story behind the photo who would know this today. I think it is something my 8 year old grandson will want to know some day.

What's holding you back...write a story. Start with a paragraph or a recorder.

ps. Go Canucks gooooooooooo!

Barb Ashcroft

Personal Publishing Consultant

www.RecallWhen.com

20 Questions to ask when writing a Grandparent's Story

20 Excellent Questions to Ask

Questions = Page #

The Page # relatess to each question and tells you the exact page where you would put the answers when you create your

Grandparent Cornerstone Legacy Book

Example: Grandpa & Grandma _________: A Legacy That Lives On

Pg. 1: Their Legacy Lives On
What inspired you to write this book? What do you want your children to remember about your parents? (this is written from the perspective of you writing about your parents for your kids).

Pg. 2: Grandfather Benjamin
Give a brief biographical sketch of your father’s childhood. Where and when was he born, who were his parents, what were some of his childhood interests and experiences?

Pg. 3: Grandmother Esther
Give a brief biographical sketch of her childhood. Where and when was she born, who were her parents, what were some of her childhood interests and experiences?

Pg 4: When Grandma Met Grandpa
Write about how, when and where your parents met. What kinds of things did they like to do together? What did they admire about each other?

Pg. 5: Building a New Life Together
Write about why your parents decided to marry each other. How did your father propose? Where did they get married? Where was their first house? Describe their early life together.

Pg. 6: Working for a Living
What kind of work did your father do? Why did he choose that profession? What kind of professional advice would your father leave for your children? What kind of work ethic and legacy did he leave for them?

Pg. 7: A Woman’s Work is Never Done
Write about your mother’s work and responsibilities. Was she working when she met your father? In school? How did her responsibilities change as children came? What did she do to make your house a home?

Pgs. 8-9: A Growing Family
Write down the names and birthdates of your siblings as well as yourself. Include details about them such as their interests and talents, nicknames, or things they were known for. How did the children get along and care for each other? What experiences did you have that bonded you all together as a family.

Pgs. 10-11: The Places We Called Home
Write about the homes you grew up in. Write about your neighbors, your community, and your surroundings. How did that shape you as you grew up? Where were your favorite places to go? Who were your family’s friends?

Pgs. 12-13: Exploring the World Around Us
Describe family vacations or trips that you took together. When was the first time your parents took you beyond the boundaries of your regular home life and community?

Pgs. 14: Grandpa’s Favorites
What were some of your father’s favorite things: songs, food, recreational activities, books, quotes, music, hobbies, etc.

Pg. 15: Grandma’s Favorites
What were some of your mother’s favorite things: songs, food, recreational activities, books, quotes, music, hobbies, etc.

Pg. 16: Grandma’s Words of Wisdom
What kind of advice would your mother have left to her children? Make a list of some of your mother’s positive character traits. What kind of example did she leave as a legacy for your children?

Pg. 17: Grandpa’s Words of Wisdom
What kind of counsel would your father leave for his grandkids? What kinds of attitude and ethics would he like to see in his posterity? What kind of example did he set for his posterity?

Pgs. 18-19: Spiritual Reflections
Some people adhere to a specific organized religion. Some people have a more individualistic set of values they adhere to, but you can always tell a person’s true beliefs by the way they live. Write about your parents’ religious beliefs and personal philosophy of life.

Pgs. 20-21: Their Legacy Lives On
Write your own thoughts about your parents. Include thoughts of siblings, relatives, neighbors, etc.

This page is excerpts from our Story Maps

Once you create your free account you have access to Story Maps or cue sheets on the Studio Page. These include how to write a Life Story, a Love Story, a Baby Story and many more.

Follow these cues and you will have your Grandparent Cornerstone almost ready to publish. Just need to add the photos.

In fact contact me and I can provide you with a template that you only need to fill in your photos and your words. Totally customizable with your personal touches.

It never got easier to preserve the memories of those precious to you.

Create your free account today!

Barb Ashcroft

your Personal Publishing Consultant

http://www.recallwhen.com

http://twitter.com/recallwhen

BarbAshcroft@shaw.ca

1-800-919-1998 (North American toll free)

Wow it helps to have a mentor

You are going to see a bunch of new changes to my blog.

Today I am starting a 31 day challenge to make my blog 'that much more".
This is a service by Probloogger

Check it out!

I've added many new functions already on the sidebar. Functions that I didn't even know were available to me. I'm looking forward to putting a video on there for you.

I appreciate your comments. Let me know what you think of improved functionality and eye appeal. The next 30 days will be tweaking my message, and becoming much more clear about what I can offer you. Let us know what would help you the most with content.

Until tomorrow....
Happy Storybooking,
Barb
Personal Publishing Consultant
1-800-919-1998

Christmas Gift Responses

Lots of fun creating and MORE fun GIVING and watching the response.
Here is a great report from one of our happy clients who created our novel personalized decks of playing cards for her gifts.

I first met Barb at a Trade Fair in Langley and I was so taken with her photo books and her sheer enthusiasm for what she had created. I was captured. I came home and shared about the photo books that night. At Christmas this year, I created three different sets of playing cards. One was all different photos of my four neices. On the front of each card was a group shot, they were all dressed up in pink outfits for a wedding. I called their set of cards “Cousins”. I gave a set to each of the four girls.

Another set was photos of my friend’s son, as he loves to play poker. I called his set “Mackenzie Favorite Deck of Cards”. He loved it as there was a ‘cool’ photo of him on the front of his deck.. He laughed when he saw how I had gathered photos of him as a teenager, graduating from high school, with his Mum, Dad and sister and others with him holding our friend’s babies.

The third set was a mixture of words and photos. A theme created from my friend’s book “Awakening to the Beauty of Life Within”. These became great Christmas Presents for friends.

The playing cards were stunning, great quality and entertaining for everyone. I have had amazing responses from people about the outstanding quality of the cards. They were definitely fun projects to do on-line, to have printed and finally to give as gifts. I will definitely be making more of these.

Chris Willis

Surrey, BC

It is always great to see the smiles and hear the 'thank you's' when you make a one-of-a-kind perosnal gift.

Here's our January - March focus.

We're teaching Life Story Classes. Here is an invite for our next Meet and Greet.

Be sure to pre-register with West Richmond Community Center as they are preparing food and beverages. $3.00 per person 55+ for this event.

Never too late to think about Valentine's Day.....how about an "I love you because " book.

For more information call me at 604-271-5434