"Secret Ingredients" by Nancy O'Dell

Looking for a perfect gift for under $20?

This is a book about how to put your photos, your memories, your wishes and sentiments together to give the best gift you'll ever give. Think about the gifts you've received in the past. Which ones mean the most to you? If you're like me, the ones you cherish most are the personal ones someone gave to you, and only you.

Better buy two. You'll want one for yourself. This book will inspire you! Visit my website to learn more or to purchase. www.mycmsite.com/rondi

If you want a sneak peak, contact me and I'll share mine with you.

http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/rondi/Content/NancyODell/NancyODell_Collections.aspx

Great DSLR Tutorial

This article was published over a year ago, but it's a great intro to digital SLR photography. I know many of us have had our camera that long, so the information is still relevant. There's so much to learn, I hope this helps. I know I learned a few new things from it.


http://www.kevinandamanda.com/whatsnew/tutorials/photography-tutorial-a-quick-guide-to-understanding-your-digital-slr-camera.html

Smile!

20% off Calendars

Ever since these calendars came out, I've made a few each year. One (or two) for me, and always one (or two) for gifts. These are amazing and this month they are 20% off. After the month is over, you can detach and put in a 12 x 12 or 8 x 8 book. Cheaper than page prints!

http://projectcenter.creativememories.com/digital/digital-scrapbooking-project-ideas/

Check them out at www.mycmsite.com/rondi

I can help you get started if you like. Once you do, you'll be hooked.

StoryBook Creator 4.0

Finally, it's coming Monday, Oct. 3 - I'm so excited. I think I'm going to start at the beginning - managing my content.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuTxgzSjm5A

sbcStudio 201 - Video

sbcStudio 201 - takin' it to the next level

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ecsp3R-jrM&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL94BEE46E2089B716

Learning is so much fun. Major scrapping plans for this fall.

sbcStudio 101 - Video

It's time to get serious and learn this software. I love my Mac, but don't yet love sbcStudio. Maybe I need to spend more time learning it!

http://www.youtube.com/user/CreativeMemoriesVids?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/0/ruy2B0JJ640

Storybook 4.0 will be out soon, Pixels 2 Pages subscription will be available soon, now's the time to know what we should so we can learn more.

Photos Safe and Stories Celebrated

I was at the 2011 Creative Memories Showcase the past few days and came away so inspired and motivated.

Not just about my CM business,
but about my life.

It was a big celebration for my CM Family. Bridget was promoted to Director and my amazing friend Sue was promoted to Unit Leader, as was another CM friend, Annette Brisse.

The top picture is Me, Sue and Nancy. Bottom picture is Me and Sheri, my friend I met on Facebook who traveled here from Michigan with her Mom, Sister and two Aunt Mari's via train, who was also recognized on stage for Personal Sales. On the staircase is Bridget's team members and family that were able to attend Showcase.

As I stood in the registration line to get my gift bag, I met another consultant who was on a mission to meet other consultants, collect a business card from each of them and have them write a tip of theirs on the back of the card. Without hesitation, I whipped out a card and wrote:

"Practice what YOU teach."

I had never even thought those words before. Where did they come from?

I have collected so many memories and photos of people, places and events during my life; and I have so many supplies. I take thousands of pictures each year, but I'm overwhelmed and frustrated with them. Chaos is a word I'd use to describe my photos and undone photo projects from printed and digital organization to album and gift making.

One of my Showcase gifts from CM was a new planner. I intend to use it and make time for everything that I love: my family, my day job, my fun job as CM Consultant, and my many other interests and hobbies. Today, I don't aspire to promote in CM, walk the stage, or earn incentive trips. But, I love, love, love CM and my CM Family & Friends; they are a big, important part of my life. And, I love that we help people preserve and celebrate the stories that make up their lives.

They say you should do what you love and I absolutely do. The only goal I have ever had is to be successful at what I do and to make a difference in everything I do. I only play to win and I don't do things I'm not good at.

It's my life, my story and I'm doing it my way. I have plenty of time, but none to waste until my photos are safe and my stories are celebrated.