Few years ago, I purchased "First Name Almanac" by Ken Kirkpatrick one of the largest publisher of personalization software. A Windows based program that lets your computer create suitable for framing printouts about the meaning of any name by just using your computer, a printer and the software package.

This software allows you to create personalized first name and meaning keepsake using a database of over 100,000 first names, meanings and origins!

The print-out also include a brief profile of positive personality traits, emotional spectrum, personality, relationships, career & money and life's opportunities. The names and meanings can be printed in calligraphy and there are various exquisite backgrounds to choose from and suitable for framing and results in a beautiful art of work.

I bought this software to generate additional income, you can do it during the weekend, you can set up a stall at shopping centres, flea markets, craft show, fetes or weekend markets.

You can also do this as a mail order home based business, it is good for stay at home mum to start with. Aside from the name printouts, you can also create personalized items, like mugs, steins and jewelry boxes, you can start a new business with a modest capital investment, by using this software.

Fund raisers organization can use the First Name Almanac to raise contributions for their schools, churches, scout troops or organizations.

Everyone loves to see their name in print, it is a perfect gift for any occasion but I especially enjoy doing this especially during Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Christmas season, it is a best seller.

I have put together some examples of the name print outs using beautiful art backgrounds.