F* R* E* E* Book Give-away

Hello everyone,

Moving to UT has had it's challenges, but one of my delights in moving here has been to associate with Jennifer Jones Smith.  We have attended a couple family-oriented conferences together, and it's so nice to have a delightful, new professional friend and colleague.

I want to tell you about her new, soon-to-be-released book, 12 Weeks to Greater Peace, Joy and Love in your Family and let you in on how you can get your F * R * E* E* copy by participating in this Give-away
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ABOUT THE BOOK:

12 Weeks to Greater Peace, Joy and Love is a great family guidebook that will head you in the right direction if your desire is to  transform challenging relationships into loving ones.

Jennifer's book is laced with poignant stories, motivating quotes and poems that make a point, so it is not dull reading. (I even contributed to the chapter in Week 12- Fortifying Defenses.)

Yet, because I work with TODAY's ChangeMakers (men and women who do not give up on creating positive change in themselves, their families and family lines--in spite of obstacles), I always ask myself when reading a book, “Is it relevant TODAY?" 

I knew my part was relevant because, in my contribution, I talk candidly about examining our traditions in the light of eliminating those that are unhealthy.  "Out With the Bad.  In With the Good". TODAY's ChangeMakers know that if our traditions are uplifting and edifying, we tend to feel strengthened and view the family as important, loving, and a place we want to be. If our traditions are full of put-downs, sarcasm, and prejudices, we have little or no desire to participate in them again, or we begin to pass on unhealthy traditions to new generations because of the modeling in our own family of origin.

So now the book is complete and ready to launch soon, and the answer to the question, "Is it relevant TODAY?" is "YES".  

Jennifer  does a masterful job of including timely advice, with chapters on “The War at Home” and “Who’s Breaking In and Stealing”. I appreciated that she doesn’t skirt the issues of addictions and bad habits, but addresses them head-on.

With over twenty-seven years’ experience in marriage, parenting and child development,  Jennifer also offers simple, yet profound wisdom on these essential topics:

* Empower yourself with greater self-love, self-compassion and confidence.
   (Remember peace on earth and in the family begins with “me.”)
* Infuse love, joy and respect into your marriage and family relationships.
* Increase harmony among your children and success with chores and homework.
* Transform the feeling in your home by building unity with an uplifting environment.

If you think owning your own copy of 12 Weeks to Greater Peace, Joy and Love  would benefit you and your family,

ENTER THIS GIVE-AWAY !

The winner will be chosen at random on February 1, 2014 and will be notified by email. Winner must respond by February 7, 2014 to claim the book, and be sure to include a mailing address !

To enter the give-away (US residents only), please do these THREE things:
1)  The way I will know you entered is when you leave your name and email on my website www.FamilyTreeQuest.com in the box at the top right of the page that reads JOIN the QUEST.  In the space that says "Nice to Know", type the words BOOK GIVE-AWAY.  You will then automatically receive a link to download a free 8" x 10" 2-generation family tree print as my automatic gift to you for entering.  (If you've already JOINED the QUEST, send an email to carolyn@familytreequest.com letting me know you want to enter the giveaway..)
2)     Please make a comment in the comment section below, stating one of your biggest challenges as a parent or member of your family line and what you have done (or need to know) to meet the challenge.


3)  Get sneak peeks about this book, download 4 Empower Your Family surveys, learn about the $160 in bonuses available on launch day, and be the first to know when "12 Weeks to Greater Peace, Joy & Love in Your Family" is available by visiting http://myheartfelthealing.com/love and leave your name and email in the box (in the body of the main text) that says YES! Send Me the Surveys...

It is my hope that you WILL experience more peace, joy and love TODAY and everyday.

To your happiness,
Carolyn

P.S. One of the bonuses will be an incredible Telesummit featuring 6 experts addressing issues and challenges that families are facing.
Some of the topics for the Whole Heart Family Telesummit are:
*Teaching Children Self-Government through Positive Guidance
*Life is a Journey - Gratitude and Forgiveness
*Healing Yourself & Your Family
*Being an Epic Lover to Your Spouse
*Marriage on Purpose: 4 Keys to Success
*Porn Addiction: There is Hope
The Telesummit experts will share valuable tips, stories and gifts to empower your family with greater peace, joy and love.

It's IMPORTANT and required to go to this link AFTER purchasing your book on Amazon to CLAIM YOUR BONUSES on February 5^th, 2014.
http://myheartfelthealing.com/bonus

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Note: Carolyn Calton (formerly Carolyn Murphy) is founder of Family Tree Quest  and co-founder of Healing Your Family.  She writes messages of INspiration to TODAY's ChangeMakers™--people who refuse to give up on creating a bright and beautiful future

for themselves, their families and family lines. She knows that "Healing Yourself IS the way to Heal Your Family and Family Line" and believes in each individual doing their best to return to well-being (healing) at all levels:  physical/mental, social/emotional, and spiritual. 

You can also find her at:
www.CarolynCalton.com    (Heaven's Whisper by Carolyn Calton--God-centered messages of INspiration.)
www.twitter.com/familytreegal
www.facebook.com/familytreegalwww.linkedin.com/in/carolyncalton

www.facebook.com/groups/tcmmovement/  (NEW.  Please join for updates and information for all of TODAY's ChangeMakers)
www.facebook.com/todayschangemakers   (TODAY's ChangeMaker MOMS Who Make a Difference--for spiritually-centered or spiritually seeking MOMs)

This site is for informational and educational purposes only.  I am happy to provide the information.  Each individual is responsible for what they do with the information.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital download of Jennifer Jones Smith's book for purposes of this review.  I do not get paid by her for writing this review or promoting her book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

 

Aspire by Kevin Hall inspires positive change in family lines

As genealogists and family historians, many of us are consciously creating positive change in our family lines.  Every once in awhile, a book strikes at the heart of inspiring that kind of positive change, by helping shift paradigms and adding perspective to our fast-paced lives.  We use our personal journals to record our own history-in-the-making, and, as we do, we discover the incredible power of words to convey our stories.

I am thoroughly enjoying Kevin Hall’s book Aspire--discovering your purpose through the power of words. SEE WHY. CLICK HERE to see the entire article

"Kevin Hall's Aspire helps family historians create positive change in families"

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” With appreciation, I received a gift copy of Aspire from Kevin Hall. The thoughts and feelings expressed in this review are my own. As founder of Family Tree Quest [dot] com, I am an affiliate Amazon [dot] com.

Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner and Creative Suite-Craft Edition DVD duo launched

Couragent, Inc. launches Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner with Creative Suite - Craft Edition DVD in Celebration of National Scrapbook Day.

05.05.2011– Couragent, Inc. chose to launch its new Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner with Creative Suite-Craft Edition DVD, in celebration of National Scrapbook Day, taking place on May 7.

You may start your project by scanning your favorite memories with the Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner, then unleash your creativity with the Creative Suite Craft Edition DVD. Create, edit, enhance. Easily tackle favorite crafting projects, including desktop publishing, photo editing, slide shows, invitations, digital scrapbooks, family trees and more.

Both together:$199.99

Sold separately,  Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner    
                           $149.99 (free shipping and handling)

                                  Creative Suite Craft Edition DVD
                            over $150.00 value
                            (as noted in Couragent, Inc. press release)

I love my Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner.  I plan to begin catching up on scanning my endless stacks of photos while I watch TV this summer.  My second daughter is anxious to begin digital scrapbooking to save time, space and money (in the long run).

Click here to read my Flip-Pal™ review.

Click here to go to the Flip-Pal™ site. (While there, click the shop tab on the top right of the screen.) 

After scanning, I will transfer my pictures to my Heritage Collector Suite Software where I will organize them into collections for easy retrieval and use in creating my written family history.  I can also use them for creating a variety of gifts to give.  

Technology can be wonderful.  What are your plans with your family history this upcoming summer? 

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  I am an affiliate of Flip-pal mobile scanner and Life Story Productions, Inc.

Family Tree Friday: Coping with Your Imperfect Family

Family Tree Friday

 PREPARE CONFIDENTLY FOR THE FUTURE BY STRENGTHENING YOUR FAMILY TREE IN THIS GENERATION.

Since I'm all about strengthening our family trees, I wanted to include a post this season about the holiday dynamics that can come up in our real life, face-to-face "Family Tree".  Ali Brown gives permission to reprint her Holiday Survival guide when her personal information is included following her comments.  I appreciate her insight.  I hope you will, too.    

"Holiday Survival Guide: How to Cope with Your Imperfect Family"

Submitted by Ali Brown on December 2, 2010 - 8:06am

Holidays are supposed to be times of great joy. Doe-eyed children, glittering decorations, and warm family moments are on display everywhere in films, cards and commercials, and it’s hard not to want to recreate these fictitious scenes in our own lives.

But for most of us, being reunited with our families can bring up a lot of old stuff. And, if you aren’t well armed with a sense of humor before the family starts pouring through the front door, anger and despair from old hurts might swallow your holiday cheer. 

Here are a few pointers for handling your family with style and grace this holiday season. Hang in there!  

Manage your expectations
Most of us would like to think that everyone has a dysfunctional family, and that no one has a family quite as quirky as our own. In a way, this is true because there’s no way anyone else’s family could possibly annoy you as much as your own. Simply maintaining this perspective could cool you off a little. But it’s also healthy to remain realistic about the family dynamic. Instead of shooting for perfection, anticipate that a spat or two might erupt while everyone’s back together. These aren’t simply dinner guests, after all.  They are -- for better and for worse -- your family!

Greet them warmly
If the relationship has been strained in the past, they are probably dreading this holiday reunion time as much as you are. Start things off on a different foot. Give them a warm hug when they walk in the door or express your gratitude for their coming to be with you. You can set the tone for the trip (and reset it every time things start slipping to the old family dynamic).

Pick your battles
Make the distinction about what is worth fighting for and what isn’t. If the conversation takes a turn you don’t want to handle, politely excuse yourself and leave the room. If you know that you are heading toward a dead-end argument, acknowledge this reality and let it go. But, don’t be afraid to defend your beliefs if you feel strongly about them. I don’t know a better way to kill an argument than by saying “We agree to disagree.”

Like everything else in life, family time is sprinkled with warm moments and frustrating ones. If the tree didn’t fall over at least once and the dog didn’t chase Aunt Susie’s cat across the dining room table, then you’d be left with nothing to talk about other than Uncle Harold’s gallbladder. After all, the best memories are the -- well, memorable ones! 

© 2010 Ali International, LLC

Self-made entrepreneur and Inc. 500-ranked CEO Ali Brown teaches women around the world how to start and grow profitable businesses that make a positive impact. Get her FREE weekly articles and advice at www.AliBrown.com

I have no material connection with Ali Brown or her products at this time.