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Chase Away The Chill and Plan a Family Reunion – Part 2

Now that you have decided to plan a family reunion and you have figured out who you will invite, the date of the event, and a general geographic area where the event will take place, it is time to get to the fun work of figuring out the rest of the details for the reunion. Choosing a venue for your family reunion can be a lot of fun. Of course if you are planning a summer reunion, the big question is whether to have it indoors or outdoors. Depending upon the geographic area where you will be having the reunion, … Continue reading →

Our Daughter’s Baptism Part III

With the house clean and the food mostly prepared (the Caesar salad would be thrown together while the Shepherd’s Pie is baking in the oven), I turned my attention to ironing the baptismal gown. I got this particular gown for my son’s baptism over two years ago and it had only been worn once after that, three months ago, by my goddaughter. I had spent a couple of days trying to get a some yellow spots out of the gown and finally succeeded with a bleach stick and a thorough washing. Now the cotton gown with pearl embellishments needed a … Continue reading →

Are You Qualified to Run a Home – Based Business – Part 2

If you enjoyed yesterday’s post about how to determine whether you are qualified to run a home – based business, you may want to continue doing the rest of this thought provoking exercise because listing your previous work experience was just one step in the direction of learning about what kind of home – based business you are qualified to run. Oops, I may have just let the cat out of the bag – we were talking about whether you are qualified to run a home – based business, and the exciting truth of the matter is that many people … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – January 29 – February 5, 2012

Every week, the Insurance Blog will have anywhere from twelve to fourteen different articles appearing on it. Many relate to health insurance, several have been about auto insurance, and every so often there will random and bizarre insurance related topics. The Insurance Blog Week in Review is a easy way to “ketchup”, so you won’t miss anything. Staying on Your Ex’s Health Insurance is Risky It might be more convenient, at first, to continue using your ex’s health insurance policy after the two of you have gotten divorced. However, there are some risks involved in doing that. The Insurance Podcast … Continue reading →

Stress-Free Super Bowl Parties

Score big with family and friends by hosting a Super Bowl party to remember. For most people, the annual pigskin-themed party marks the kick-off to a new year of spectacular soirees. Fortunately, it doesn’t take too much planning to create a winning environment for your game day party. For starters, you’ll need invitations. Since Super Bowl parties are very informal, you wouldn’t fumble by simply asking guests over by phone, email or text. However, make it mandatory that they RSVP so you know how much food you will need on Sunday. Whether they are attending your big bash because they … Continue reading →

Ways to Spice Up Your Super Bowl Party

Despite the fact that the Green Bay Packers blew their chance to square off against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis next Sunday, I still scored an invitation to a Super Bowl party that I know will make for a winning evening. If you are planning to host your own pigskin party, expect the unexpected. The entire state of Wisconsin had booked hotel reservations in Indiana long before the Giants dashed the Packers’ dreams of returning to the Super Bowl for a second consecutive year. You just never know which team will play to win come Sunday. As such, it’s … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Super Bowl Party

The Giants take on the Patriots a week from Sunday during Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. This weekend the Pro Bowl kicks off in Honolulu, but since that’s not a real game, you can focus your attention on getting ready for your annual NFL Championship pigskin party. Fortunately, you don’t have to put a major dent in your budget to host a Super Bowl shindig. Rather, with a little strategic planning you can have fun rooting for your favorite team and score points with your family members and friends, all while preserving your bottom line. Here’s how: Keep it Casual: … Continue reading →

Chinese New Year Birthday Party

Did you know that the seventh day of the Chinese New Year is considered “everybody’s birthday”? Today is the third day of the Lunar New Year which is a time for sons-in-laws to pay respects to their parents-in-law. In addition, families who’ve lost an immediate relative in the past three years will not be partying at other people’s homes tonight. Rather, the day is reserved for visiting cemeteries and remembering loved ones who are no longer on Earth. This tradition is practiced in China, as well as Taiwan, Vietnam, and other nations with a significant Chinese population. Here in the … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – January 15-21, 2012

News about insurance related issues moves pretty fast. Every week, there are fourteen different posts on the Families.com Insurance Blog. You may have overlooked, or missed, something that you really would have liked to read. The Insurance Blog Week in Review can help you “ketchup”. The ASPCA Sells Pet Insurance Do you need affordable pet insurance? The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has some options for you. The Insurance Podcast Roundup for the week went up on January 16, 2012. Insurers Say Sleep Lab Tests Are Overprescribed More doctors are prescribing an overnight stay at … Continue reading →

Making Playoff Parties Fun for Kids

Watching the Packers and Giants, Saints and 49ers, Texans and Ravens or the Broncos and Patriots go head-to-head in the NFL playoffs this weekend may sound like an incredibly fun time for you, but what about the littlest players in your life? Whether you are hosting a football-viewing party or attending one, if you want to be assured of a good time, then it would behoove you to have a plan in place to keep the kiddos entertained. Fortunately, there are a slew of simple and affordable kid-friendly activities you can have on hand during a football-themed party, so that … Continue reading →