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Summertime Family Fun

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… recipe for a Better Homes and Gardens® Family Reading Club, a wonderful way for you ..... inspired by children's books "The Jones Family Express," (shown here), "The Mitten ..... Soup." Picking the right place for your family reunion can be the secret to success …
Main Dishes

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… slight sweetness to this tasty sauce. Roast Beef and Red Pepper Sandwiches These are sure to be pleasers when you use your family 's favorite deli meat. Hearty Lasagna Don't be daunted by the prep time. You can roast the tomatoes a day ahead and assemble …
Side Dishes

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A collection of recipes for family reunions or potlucks.
The Uber Family Reunion: A Planning Checklist

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Large family reunions are wonderful occasions designed ..... heritage and traditions, and your family 's future. These types of reunions usually span several generations ..... Begin fund-raising. Large family reunions can get pricey for the organizers …
Your Best Family Reunion

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… neighborhood parks are all convenient settings for reunions . If your family likes to travel, consider going to one of ..... responsibilities. Potlucks are ideal for family reunions -- they allow each family member to share a recipe they love. Looking …
Your Intimate Family Reunion: A Planning Checklist

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No matter what size your family is, gathering in someone's home can be a ..... comfortable year-round alternative to a state park family reunion. These types of reunions are often hosted by the family matriarch or patriarch, especially when Grandma …
Reunion Organizer 101

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… row seat. Assign a family member to help with ..... Wagner, editor of Reunions magazine. Then add ..... memory book, book of family genealogy, oral history ..... these times.) For reunions that last more than a day, plan family -history discussions …
10 Great Places for a Family Reunion

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… Edith Wagner, editor of Reunions Magazine ; Tom Ninkovich, author of the Family Reunion Handbook ; and ..... out the Breaks for your family reunion. Home of the deepest ..... flowing at Smuggler's Notch family reunions -- and they're not just …
Choose Date, Length & Location

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… holiday. Time of year/season: "Most family reunions are held between June and September ..... says Jennifer Crichton, author of Family Reunion (Workman Publishing, 1998). " Reunions are about family life, and family life is more about …
Getting Started on a Family Reunion

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… bound to grow and, if your family is large, you may find yourself ..... under control by creating a family file that will also serve as a handy reference for future reunions . Compile a database on your ..... jewelry store); standing in the family (he's your second cousin …

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Q: How to explain getting rid of a family pet?
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If a family has to give a way a cat due to health risks associated with the litter box, the first thing that they want to do is explain to the child - in terms that she can understand – the reason why they need to give the cat away. So a parent may want to tell her something like this: “When the cat poops there is something in the poop that can make us sick, and we don’t want that to happen to any of us, she unfortunately can’t live with us any more. But don’t worry: We love her very much, and we want to make sure she gets a nice home. So we are going to give her to….” A parent would then want to talk with the child about how the child feels, and give her the tools to cope with the feelings. It is often helpful for others in the home to model out loud the coping skills. Perhaps she can hear everyone in the home repeatedly say things like, “I am going to miss our cat, but I know that she is going to a nice home, and that makes me happy. And I still have everyone in my family and all of my friends to play with.” Parents can also help the child look back on other “losses” in her life, and use those to help her cope: “Remember how much you missed playing with Susie when she moved away, but then we started doing other fun things, and now it is not so sad. I think the same thing will happen after the cat leaves”. Parents can also try, at least initially, to help a child find things to help her fill the void, such as spending time with friends and doing other fun activities.

We can’t shield our kids from all disappointment in life, and we actually shouldn’t try to. This experience, while hard at first, can help a child learn some coping skills that can help her to cope with future disappointments and losses. Keep in mind that kids are remarkably resilient, and that generally over time the pain lessens.

By the way, when I was a child, we had a dog that I loved. Unfortunately, my little sister turned out to be allergic to the dog, and my parents told me that my sister and the dog could not live in the house together. I told my parents that I was very sorry to see my sister have to go. They were not amused.

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Q: What should be in a first-aid kit?
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A. Having a well-stocked first-aid kit can be crucial in the event of an emergency. Prepare one for your home as well as for the car (so you have it handy during errands, at soccer games, even at friends' houses). Include the following items:
• Antibacterial ointment
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Alcohol wipes
• Bandages
• Gauze pads and roller gauze
• Adhesive tape
• Hand sanitizer
• Ice pack
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Thermometer
• Acetaminophen and ibuprofen
• Antihistamine
• Peroxide
• Itch relief cream
• Activated charcoal (use only with direction from poison control)
• Aloe vera gel
• Emergency phone numbers
--Julie Evans
Originally published in American Baby magazine, July 2004. Updated 2009
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It seems to me that a quarry tile would be in keeping with the décor and the environment. It would be durable, though kind of hard to keep clean in my opinion. I may suggest you take a look at some of the new hardwood flooring. There are a lot of wider plank styles that may give you the architectural look you want but already come pre-finished with up to 7 coats of urethane. These can be very durable as well.

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