Stay in touch with out-of-town family
You may not see them very often, but you can feel close to relatives who live miles away.
Tape your daughter's solo in the school musical or record your
son playing with your adorable new puppy. Faraway family will
appreciate actually seeing -- and not just hearing about -- what's
going on.
Connect via the Internet. Start a Listserv for your family.
Gather everyone's e-mail addresses and set up a free group at
www.groups.google.com or
www.groups.yahoo.com. When your relatives
send a message to the Google or Yahoo Groups e-mail address,
they'll reach all the group members at once. This way, your
extended family can easily post announcements, send out birthday
and anniversary reminders and plan holiday get-togethers.
Organize a family reunion. Plan games that encourage people
to interact and get to know each other better. Get activity ideas,
find family-friendly hotels and design invitations at
www.family-reunion.com.