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Reunion Refresh By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Family reunions are cherished events that allow relatives to reconnect, share stories, and create new memories. However, following the same formula year after year can...

Compiling a Family Health History By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Family reunions are all about reconnecting and reminiscing. While the time spent together typically focuses on fun and festivities, it can also be an opportunity...

3 Ways to Celebrate the Women in Your Family By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

March is Women's History Month and the perfect time celebrate the women in your family. Here are three easy ways to honor them. Tell her...

Five Things to Love about Family Reunions By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A

In February our attention typically turns to hearts, flowers, and candy to express love and affection on Valentine’s Day. Keeping with the theme, here are...

Your Reunion Backup Plan: Easy as 3-2-1 By Lisa A. Alzo

Keeping good records is a must for a successful reunion, especially if you hold one every year. Staying organized is half the battle and making...

Three Easy-to-Keep Reunion Resolutions – By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Well, here we are again at the beginning of a new year. Many people like to make resolutions for improving their health, their finances, or...

Fun and Festive Activities for Holiday Reunions: Part 2 – By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.D.

“They never let poor Rudolph, join in any reindeer games.” Make sure this does not happen at your upcoming holiday reunions. In the December 1...

Fun and Festive Activities for Holiday Reunions: Part I By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

The holidays typically bring people together to share food, reminisce about the past, and celebrate the joys of the season. Whether you are holding an...

Holiday Table Talk by Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

This holiday season whether you are gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year, the Winter Solstice, or even a family reunion, it...

5 Ways to Honor the Veterans in Your Family By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

At a family reunion one summer, one of my cousins asked me if I could tell him about the military service of our family members....