Although he may be commonly associated with such family-friendly fare as Full House and America's Funniest Home Videos, to assume Bob Saget's standup routine is fun for the whole family is a big mistake. Saget kicked off a stand-up tour on October 6 and will be bringing his adult brand of humor to audiences across the States, stopping in San Francisco, CA; Vancouver, BC; Sacramento, CA; New York, NY; Ridgefield, CT; Columbus, OH; Royal Oaks, MI;...more
As a hotel consultant based here in Thailand, I frequently observe hotel and resort owners and senior managers informing employees that it is the owners or managements wish that everyone should work as a big family! Even every new employee is informed that this is the owners wish and concept! It all sounds so good, so sweet, so kind and so inviting, doesn’t it? However, based on over 24 years of sold hands-on and consultation...more
While movies often show family homes with multiple bathrooms, providing each family member regardless of age their own personal space, the reality is often very different. In the real world many families have one bathroom that has to work for each one of the occupants. Which means that you are going to need a bathroom that is "kid friendly" for the children, yet provides a relaxing haven for the adults of the household. This is no easy task, but the following guide should help you to create the perfect family bathroom.Choose Waterproof and Easy to Clean Surfaces, That Have an Adult LookThe best place to start creating a family bathroom is with your wall and floor surfaces. Children can be messy and they have a tendency to drip, splash and spill water on any and every available surface. Therefore it is practical for you to choose surfaces for your bathroom that will be easy to wipe clean and as water proof as possible while still retaining an adult look.Wall tiles are an excellent choice, they come in a variety of colors, are simple to clean and can give a look of elegance to any room. Matching your wall tiles with a contrasting non slip vinyl surface will keep that...more
A timeline chronology has two components: 1) the date or date range and 2) the events associated with the date or date range. Your timeline chronology should match the period covered by your family history. It may be a family from birth to death of the mother and father. Or a family from marriage to death. Or a family through a...more
In my previous article about how to get a family history started, I recommended writing a biography about a favorite ancestor. In this article, I write about starting your family history with a family tree. Assumptions: In these articles, I assume that the final goal is an online ancestral family history using a blog platform....more
To get your family history started, write something and show it to other family members. Their reaction will keep the effort going. What are good ways to get your family history started? - Write about your most interesting ancestor - Do a family tree - Write a timeline chronology of a family This article discusses, “Write about your most interesting ancestor”. My next articles cover, “Do a family tree” and “Write a timeline chronology”. Assumptions: In these articles, I assume that the final goal is an online ancestral family history using a blog platform. When starting, recognize that it is your older relatives who are more likely to be interested – and therefore more likely to contribute – whether you yourself are younger or one of the older family members. Older family members have old stories, memories and family hand-me-downs to share. Remember that some seniors will be hesitant about computers, using the Internet and technology in general. Sometimes sharing the work load between the younger and older generation is a good idea. Your Most Interesting Ancestor To start, pick one person to...more
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Food is always a big part of holiday celebrations. Everyone wants a feast during the holidays, but nutrition also becomes a major concern. During the holidays, it can often be difficult to make wholesome meals for the family....more
If you are thinking about taking a family holiday, one of the first places you consider should be Brisbane, Australia. In addition to being one of the most vibrant and historical cities, it is also one of the most family friendly. ...more
While the real estate market has been at best stagnant for some time throughout the country, Miami is starting to see an increase in both the price and demand for luxury homes. For some time now, home prices have been dropping...more
An ideal family room is one that draws the members of your clan together for casual family gatherings and is personalized by the unique character of your family members. If you want to redesign and redefine your family room, consider these...more