2010 John Deere Day at Voelker Implement Sales!

Winter in several communities across the country can only mean one thing:  John Deere Day!

John Deere Day gives dealerships an opportunity to showcase new equipment, thank loyal customers, and welcome new customers into the John Deere family.

Voelker Implement Sales, Inc. of Big Rapids, Michigan held its annual John Deere Day on Saturday, February 6 at their dealership on Northland Dr. Voelker has been servicing John Deere customers since 1951.

The outside thermometer may have read "b-b-b-i-t-t-t-e-r cold," but the inside temperature was warm and inviting.  The Voelker Team served pancakes, sausage, ham, fruit, and several hot and cold beverages to a friendly, multi-generational crowd. John Deere Day has been a tradition for many local families.  Grandparents bought their grandchildren this day and recounted memories of their own grandparents bringing them.  This is quite a community event: friends, families and neighbors gathered around tables and tractors catching up on past events and planning  future events.

 

 

Freeze Frame Publishing was on hand to take a few pictures to commemorate the event.  A John Deere Day photo book is on display at Voelkers.  Thanks, Tim for inviting us!  The breakfast was great but participating in this event was even better!

Please visit our web site for information on how Freeze Frame Publishing can help you freeze time... and frame your memories forever!

We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Laura

Last Minute Custom Valentine's Day Gifts from Freeze Frame Publishing!

Valentine's Day is February 14.  You still have plenty of time to create a custom Valentine's gift for your special someone.  Photo books that you create make great keepsakes. Show your sweetie how much she means to you by telling your love story in a photo book that you create! Add text and captions anywhere using our FREE downloadable software.

No time to build that special photo book in time for Valentine's Day?  How about making custom cards for the one you love?  Take those favorite pictures of the two of you and make all-occasion greeting cards.  These will surely bring a smile to all who receive a personal note on your personal cards. You can even add your contact information on the backs of your cards.

Have you taken a special vacation and do you have a picture that reminds you of that special place?  How about custom postcards and bookmarks? 

Create a gift he will treasure. Create a gift that shows how much you love her.  Place your order by Friday, February 5 for Valentine's delivery and receive 50% more cards or postcards FREE!

Please visit our web site for more information on our products and services and how Freeze Frame Publishing can help you freeze time and frame your Valentine's memories forever!

We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Laura

4th Annual Dam-to-Dam Ice Fishing Tournament Feb. 13!

In less than 4 weeks, ice fisher men, women and children will take to the ponds of Croton Dam and Hardy Dam for the 4th Annual Ice Fishing Contest to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County, Michigan.  This year will be even bigger than last year! Check the official contest web site for more information on all the events happening Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13.

Registration has already begun at several local establishments and continues through 10:00 a.m. February 13.  Registration fees are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 13 and under.  Each registrant receives one raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes.  More raffle tickets can be purchased. The raffle begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Croton American Legion Post 381 on Croton-Hardy Drive.

To qualify for your chance at the biggest catch in the walleye, perch, pike, or bluegill divisions, you must be in line by 3:30 at the Croton American Legion Post 381 for official weigh-in and measurement.

Here's another look at last year's event and blog post.  Check back after the event for a peek at this year's commemorative photo book and blog post.

This is a great family-friendly community event which raises money for a wonderful organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County.

WLAV and Leinenkugel's are again sponsors of this event. Ice Fishing tickets can be purchased at Croton Bay Trading Post, Hill Top Gas and Grocery, Gene's Croton Market, Croton American Legion Post 381, Party World on Alpine, Ray's Mini Mart in Muskegon, and Ladds and Co. of  Norton Shores.

Dress warm.  See you on the ice!  Bring your cameras and take lots of pictures... your picture just may be chosen as the best shot in the first photo contest of the event!  More details to follow.

Laura

Graduation Cards and Photo Books Ideas

Graduation is fast approaching for high school and college seniors. Graduations, like weddings, mark the end of one of life's chapters and the beginnings of new chapters.

The winter is a good time to begin planning for open houses and graduation parties. Here are a few posts that appeared in our blog in the spring of 2008.

Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Pre-Building your graduation photo book
Part 3:  Announcement Page
Part 4:  One Last School Memory
Signature Photo Book

Check back for more tips and ideas for customizing memorable gifts for your graduates.
Please visit our web site for more information on how Freeze Frame Publishing can help you freeze time and frame your graduation memories forever! If we can be of any assistance, please contact us, we're here to help.


Laura

 

Wedding Trends for 2010

The 2010 bridal season is under way. Our community held its first bridal show last weekend and several more bridal shows are scheduled for the upcoming weeks.  With so many decisions to make and details to consider, we thought we would dedicate this blog post to links that may help you in your quest to plan your perfect wedding.

2010 Wedding Trends Modern Brides

The Knot 10 Hot Wedding Trends

Beach Wedding Planning

Beach Theme Wedding Shop

If you have sites that you would like to share, please send them along!  Check back for pictures and ideas of customized photo products that YOU create using your digital pictures and Freeze Frame Publishing's FREE  downloadable software. Future posts will include a wedding program as an 8x8 keepsake photo book, and customized cards for the bride-to-be and the couple-to-be.

Enjoy the planning season!  Keep your cameras handy; take lots of pictures!

Please visit our web site for more information on how Freeze Frame Publishing can help you freeze time and frame your WEDDING memories forever!

Laura

Start Planning for Spring and Summer Weddings!

January is a perfect time to begin your planning for spring and summer weddings: attending bridal shows, sampling caterer's fares, choosing photographers and DJs, selecting wedding and reception venues, not to mention choosing a date!

All of these wedding planning details are picture-taking opportunities, too!  Keep your cameras handy and your batteries charged!

Our first wedding series ran in 2008. Our previous posts might be helpful as you begin your wedding journey.

Part 1: Guest Books
Part 2: Attendant's Gifts
Part 3: Pre-Wedding Memories
Part 4: The BIG Event
Part 5: The Honeymoon
Part 6: Remember I Do

If you have tips and suggestions you'd like to share, please contact me, we'd love to post your suggestions.

Keep checking for tips and ideas to help you freeze time and frame your WEDDING memories forever!

We welcome your comments and suggestions,
-Laura

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Portrait Taking Tips from Digital Photography School

Did you get a new camera for Christmas?  Do you want to learn some of the tricks the pros use to take pictures?  19 tips for taking better portrait pictures are available on the  Digital Photography School blog. 

Once you have your pictures, download our FREE software for photo books, cards, calendars and posters and start framing your memories with Freeze Frame Publishing!

Please visit our web site for more information on our product offerings and services.

If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me at laura@freezeframepublishing.com or info@freezeframepublishing.com.

We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Laura
 
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