Tag Archives: Family Reunions

Keeping Your Future Family Connected

Many people in their interest to learn more about their ancestors focus so much on the past and what they are finding that they forget to preserve the present. While it is important to be able to pass on the information and lineage of your ancestors to your children and grandchildren it is also equally important to pass on the present day family memories to the generations that will follow. Realizing who you are related to and knowing the stories of their lives, both sorrows and triumphs can help to better connect future generations of the family. It can be … Continue reading →

Teens at Family Reunions – Hunt for Relatives Scavenger Hunt

Yesterday, I posted a blog about keeping young children happy at family reunions. Little kids aren’t the only ones who need some special things to keep them happy. Teenagers can get fairly miserable, too. I do think it’s important for the teenager to interact with their older relatives, though. So as much as the teens would like it, I don’t really recommend setting up internet and movie stations to keep them busy and occupied. What can be fun for the older relatives and for the teens is to set up a person scavenger hunt. It’s easy to set up. Ask … Continue reading →

Outdoor Family Reunions

Outdoor family reunions typically encompass a few days and can be held at the beach, in the mountains, or anywhere outside. A longer reunion gives people more time to get reacquainted and bond as a family, plus there are no technological distractions. The most important thing in planning an outdoor family reunion is choosing a location that offers plenty of activities for the family. Outdoor family reunions often center on water. If family members have boats or other water recreational vehicles, contact them prior to the reunion and see if they would be willing to bring them. My dad’s family … Continue reading →