Rainy Monday!

Time for another update...where has the time gone!! I have been busy getting Heritage Makers projects completed and published, for myself and clients...it is a great time to be a Heritage Maker and help my clients create the most priceless, treasured gift of all..it is an amazing feeling!!

This past month has also been a stressful time, as we are working really hard to getting our debt paid down and eventually paid off! I am trying to faithfully follow our 90 Day Tithe at our Church...I believe God is guiding me in the right direction and to follow his plan, we will some day be able to be a little more comfortable in our finances! I am truly blessed to be able to stay home with my children and be there for them in the morning and when they come home from school. My husband has an amazing job and works very hard around the house, as well as helping others whenever he can...he is always willing to help someone out...that's just who he is!!

The kids and I visited my parents for Thanksgiving, down in Tubac. We had a relaxing time, and enjoyed some very yummy food! Mike had to work, so he was not able to come with us....however, the kids and I prepared him a "mini" Thanksgiving on the following Sunday...and he was very surprised, and loved every little bit of it!!

The house is decorated for Christmas! This year we have two trees...one in the play room, that I call the "misfit" tree...with all the ornaments that the kids made, or various others. The new one in the living room, is for all my Hallmark Ornaments...which I have over 120...it looks very lovely!!! As for outside, we have not put up too many lights....Mike wrapped 3 trees out front, as well as the Hammock...and of course we have Jimmie Johnson and his pit crew on the roof!! BTW - Congrats Jimmie on your 4th Consective Championship!!!

We are in for our first winter storm of the season! Suppose to get quite a bit of rain here in the Phoenix area, and there are Blizzard warnings up north in the Flagstaff area!!! We sure need the rain down here, and for some looks like it will be a "White Christmas"!!

Until next time...Happy Holidays to all!!

Holiday Cards

I would love to help you create the most Beautiful, custom, personalized Holiday Card this year....your Family and Friends will be so impressed and want to frame your card to display the whole year through! I can help you with this...see the link below to view the flyer for our December Pick Of The Month! Contact me to get started creating your cards...you can even send out Happy New Years cards!!


http://hm.myvoffice.com/pdf/en/pickOfTheMonth_200912.pdf

Friday The 13th, Oh My!

What a week....to say the least!! Had a great weekend in California, celebrating my Brother-n-laws 50th Birthday!! He said he was doing fine, until he came home and saw the balloon, that said Happy 50th Birthday!! LOL

As with every trip to CA, everyone wants to see us, and we try to visit everyone we can..it is usually a whirl wind trip! Sunday morning we met up with my brother and his family for a yummy Denny's breakfast!

On the way out of town we stopped by to see our friends Kevin & Christina...had a nice visit, and then headed back to AZ...after stopping in Palm Springs for dinner at In-N-Out!!

Back to school for the kids on Monday...they had a 3 day weekend, as they did not go to school on Friday, so we could head out early to CA. Then they were off on Wednesday for Veteran's Day. As for my Wednesday..it was very interesting...I will have to say a, "not going to do that again" kind of day!! I did try to stay busy, and clean up my office a bit, and counted Box Tops and Soup Labels for my son's school!!

Thursday worked on getting prepared for our school shopping night at Fresh & Easy...seemed to be a good turn out...will see how much we made next week!

Friday is here...and our weather is finally taking a turn towards FALL...going to be lots cooler as the weekend goes on!

Have a fabulous weekend...until next week! XOXO

Weekend in Cali

Happy Saturday to all! We are in CA for my brother-n-laws 50th Birthday celebration! The kids are having fun hanging with their Aunt Toni Funface (as they call her)...while the b-day boy had to work on his special day...boohoo!! However, family and friends will be over in awhile to help celebrate with the b-day boy!! Mike and Toni's doggies are too cute, Tahoe and Yukon are just great big polar bears, full of love...Ruby would have loved to come with us to hang with his brothers!

While getting ready today...I stumbled upon an episode of Little House on the Prairie, on the Hallmark channel. Yes, I used to watch that show every week...such a good family show! Makes you think about the family values from that era of time...even though it was a show..I believe that family values did exsist at one time...and I believe that we can all learn from that, to bring back those values back to our family today, and strive for a better future for all.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...and enjoy your time with your family and friends!! xoxoxox

November Pick of the Month

http://hm.myvoffice.com/pdf/en/pickOfTheMonth_200911.pdf

Click on above link, to view the great special this month. Both Calendars are on sale...these make an amazing gift for Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, just about anyone...a gift they can treasure all year long! Contact me for more info and to get your orders placed. www.CherylsCreativeStories.com

November is here!

Well here we are the beginning of November...the count down is on for Christmas!! Another crazy week behind me. Had a Heritage Makers workshop on Wednesday...had a couple people here..an order was placed, and had a great conversation with a possible new client, who sells Mary Kay, and was looking for some inspiration and advice on her business..I felt blessed and proud to offer my knowledge of what I have learned from being around amazing people from Heritage Makers!!

Friday went to a "reverse" suprise 50th Birthday for a good friend...just when he was walking out the door, thinking he was going to dinner...there we all were in the driveway, and boy was he suprised!!! He had no idea and was overwhelmed to see his family and friends there to greet him! The party turned out to be fabulous...another surprise awaited him, with Mariachi's walking in the door, just as we were singing Happy Birthday!! It was awesome!!! Happy 50th Birthday Albert!

Another Halloween passed us too....I made my traditional Chili...thinking we would have lots of people stopping by...but I guess there must of been lots of "adult" parties, and not alot of people showed up...not even alot of trick or treaters either! It was a strange night, that's for sure!

Our weather this past week, was different too....a couple of very chilly days (only in the 60's)...and now we are warming back up, close to 90 this week...go figure!!! That is Arizona for ya!!

I almost forgot...AJ received a Character award, for Citizinship last week...at the monthly school assembly. He was surpised...and we are so very proud of him!!

Have a great week!!

All Storybooks on sale TODAY!

Good morning all my fabulous Heritage Makers!!!

The Christmas deadlines have been announced at Heritage Makers and the deadline for storybooks is December 2nd for the US and November 30th for Canada.
It's time to get cracking and I want to make good on my promise to make sure you NEVER pay full-price!

Think Christmas and HURRY! This sale ends Thursday October 29th!

Every single storybook is on sale when you buy credits in packs of THREE! Your three credits can be three copies of the same book (less work for you for Christmas!) OR three DIFFERENT books. You decide!
There is no limit to the amount of credits that you can purchase at this price! I've included the prices below and some ideas for you from the template gallery.

Credits expire one year from date of purchase (that means you have time to finish the book) and can be extended for up to another 12 months (for you procrastinators out there).

Three Wirebound storybooks for $50.95
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
Christmas Recipes: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=988406&productId=73

Three 5x5 Storybooks for $83.95
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

Three 7x5 Storybooks for $92.95
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 (MY PICK!): http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=695037&productId=3
Camping Memories: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=983633&productId=3

Three 8x8 Storybooks for $116.95 that's only $38.99 each!
Before We Were Your Parents (MY 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

Three 7.5x10 Storybooks for $140.95
I use this size to hold my old 8.5x11 scrapbook scans!
For Dad: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=943447&productId=7
Specialty Yearbook--Band: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=996486&productId=7
Action POW super-hero book (MY PICK): http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=667224&productId=7

Three 11.5x8.5 Storybooks for $164.95
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

Three 12x12 Storybooks for $188.95
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

Three 13x11 Legacy Storybooks for $296.96 (Leather book with dust jacket)
Heirloom Heritage Album: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=696129&productId=9

Three Boardbooks for $149.99 that's only $46.99 each and you get 32 pages. GREAT DEAL!
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 Boardbook: http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1056684&productId=60

Whew! And that's just the tip of the ice-berg! Did you know that there are now over 2,000 templates in our template gallery with new ones being added everyday?
If it's been a while since you've logged in, I suggest you do! Need help logging in? Call customer service at 801-437-8000 and they will help you. (Open 9AM to 8PM MDT special fall hours)

Premier is also on sale for 3 months for $29.95 (renewing) or 12 months for $119.95 (renewing). That's $9.99 a month for unlimited high resolution photo storage, access to all the artwork and templates in the template gallery and special upgrades you'll see at check-out!
"Renewing" means that your premier will renew at that price again in 3 months or 12 months, giving you the same great price AGAIN! It's a great way to lock in a LOW price for your premier membership. Renewals can be managed or canceled through your "my account" tab.

Everyone who orders from this special will receive a free 12x12 scrapbook page and THE FIRST PERSON to order $50 or more will be the host for my virtual workshop and receive a FREE swatchbook!
I will be closing this workshop on Thursday night at 9:00 PM AZ time, so make sure you get your order in before the sale ends!

Happy Storybooking!

Cheryl Mazzacane / Heritage Makers Consultant
623-694-5885 cell / 623-536-2283 hm.
www.CherylsCreativeStories.com

"Photos Without Stories Are Memories Lost " - Dr. Sharon Murdoch

Monday Oct. 26

What a busy, busy week...seems like a blur to me...between my HM business, meetings, phone calls and emails! Last Friday was my son's school Fall Carnival...what a HUGE hit! Everyone that helped out, was simply amazing. The Thriller dance was even better than we thought..the crowd totally loved it! Shelly Smith you are amazing, and the kids danced their hearts out....great job!! Friday we spent most of the day setting up for the Carnival...and the amount of volunteers was awesome! Everyone pitched in where needed, and for the most part went smoothly! It was very exhausting day, to say the least! Saturday headed out at 7:00 with my daughter, out to Buckeye, for Heritage Days...I had a HM booth set up, with other vendors as well...there were lots of Tractors, and other Farm equipment, both current and antiques too!! It didn't seem to get too hot, so the crowd was steady all day. After that, we volunteered at our church, in the nursery...it is always a great feeling to love on all the babies in there! Needless to say, I was so exhausted by the end of that day, I felt like a Zombie from the Thriller dance!! Went to bed super early!! Sunday, Mike and I attended church, and delivered our Box and Bag of Holiday Food items...another great feeling, to help out those in need!

Now, on to my beloved ANGELS....still a fan....always will be a fan! I love you guys, and believe in you, no matter what! Not sure if I will even watch the World Series now! On to Football (Go Cowboys) and the final stretch of the Nascar season!!!

That's all for now, on this Monday afternoon....have a fabulous week!!

Tuesday in AZ

Finally a cool down! Hope it lasts...and we don't see triple digits until next year!!! The wind is blowing and there are a few clouds in site...some rain would be nice...but not expecting it!

Have been cheering on my Angels....game 4 today, we need tie up the series, before heading back to NY...come on Angels, you can do it!!! As for the Dodgers...if they lose one more game, they are out....come on Dodgers, you can do it too....let's shoot for a Freeway Series!!

Had a fabulous time in Flagstaff a couple weekends ago. My cousin Chris, got married to Amy....what a beautiful ceremony...the weather was amazing....the leaves changing colors, and the cool brisk air...love (and miss) the seasons!! We don't get that nearly enough, here in the Phoenix area!

Plugging along with my Heritage Makers business....I truly believe this is going to be a good year for me. Always looking for new people to join my team, and experience this amazing company, and the people that are involved. We are going places, and soaring to new hights..we have the best product on the market, and I want to share that with everyone....whether you join my team, or just start creating your own projects...as long as you are preserving your photos, and the stories that go with them. We need to treasure those memories, for our future generation.

I am trying to change my way of thinking, to God's way...not the World's way....Accquire, Plan, Give, Save, Spend, Enjoy! Please pray as I find this way...I think it will be a good thing for everyone as well!

Until next time...

Tuesday

Good morning! Off to another busy start to my morning! Need to get busy making phone calls! I love my business and want to share it with everyone!!

Yesterday had an amazing lunch with our wonderful neighbors, Bob & Maragret Simmons....went to Two Hippies Beach House! What a cool place...very small...ate outside...what an awesome day...way to hot to sit outside in the AZ summertime...this time of year is perfect! The fish tacos are a must!

The honey do's are starting to get checked off! Mike is almost done painting the AZ room....then we will start on the kids bathroom!!

Weekend Update

Good Monday morning!!! What an awesome weekend.....my oldest daughter went to the Homecoming Football game Friday night...and the dance Saturday night....she looked so beautiful...and she is growing up waaaaaay too fast....seems like overnight....just staring at her, think when she was just 5 yrs. old, starting Kindergarten!! Anywho....Friday night both my girls had two friends (each) spend the night....boy did they have fun....and boy did Mom get very little sleep...made me think back to when I was that age, at sleepovers, whether it was at my house or someone elses....did our parents ever get any sleep!! LOL Feeling very blessed to have my girls and their friends together...they had a blast!! However, my oldest did have a migraine, and got sick early in the AM...but was fine the next day!!

I had a fun time at our DigiCrop....chatting with our wonderful HM friends and trying to work on projects. I did manage to make and direct ship a Card!!

Saturday, started laundry and picking up around the house! In the evening went to help in our Nursery at church...and got to love on the babies!!! Siena brought two friends, and they helped in the nursery, then over to the pre-school area. My hubby and son, met up so we could attend service.....what a great service it was....Pastor Greg is amazing, and we just love to hear his word!! He wrapped up the series "Staying In Love"...with Happily Ever After! It was truly amazing! Mike and I realized how much we love each other, and appreciate each other! My hubby is simply amazing, and I love him soo much!!!

Sunday, spent the day cleaning, and finishing up laundry! Mike worked on the yards...and this week we will be trying to get stuff done around the house...since he is off all week, and the kids are on Fall Break....need to catch up on some painting, and other "honey do's". LOL

Here is something to get your week going:

"Love is Patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV)

Current Specials From Heritage Makers

The Holiday Season is quickly approaching...what a better gift to give, than the gift of Heritage. I would love to help you with this project. See our current specials below...let's get you started today!

http://hm.myvoffice.com/pdf/en/6day.pdf

http://hm.myvoffice.com/pdf/en/pomoct09.pdf

Farrell Family Reunion Photos

Trying to get back to this Blog thing....forgive, for I am a newbie! Look for new post soon!!

Farrell Family Reunion

I am so looking forward to The Farrell Family Reunion this weekend! It will quite exciting to meet new family members...our kids are really excited too, and the fact we are staying at a hotel is even more exciting to them, as they have never stayed in one before!! Photos and stories to follow!

Really??

Trying to find something nice to say about the Pastor from Mesa...can't seem to find them, after hearing his harsh words about OUR PRESIDENT!!!

TGIF

Happy Friday to all!! Please bear with me, as I start up my blogging...any suggestions are welcomed. I am learning about the site and postings. I would like to try to improve my daily writing skills...I have a bad case of writers block!!

This is all new to me...learning as I go!