Category Archive: Family Ties

Apr
30

Vodka for Cleaning? Absolutely!!!

VODKA…FOR CLEANING & HOUSEHOLD SOLUTIONS ? ABSOLUTELY! BATHROOMS ~ Moist, humid environments in bathrooms often lead to mold/mildew. To clean AND prevent it from happening again spritz the shower, tile, curtain liner and grout with vodka. Chemical-free and ultra-effective! SHINER ~ Get your shine on! Restore the brilliance and luster of chrome in a flash. …

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Feb
19

JOYFUL NOISE ~ Glee–ful

RATED: PG-13, GENRE: Musical/Comedy, 118 Min, DIRECTOR: Todd Graff STARRING: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan In the small Bible-Belt town of Pacashau, Georgia times are very hard and its residents are desperately searching for a ray of hope. With its semi-finalist placement in the “National Joyful Noise Competition,” The Divinity Church Choir …

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Feb
17

Winter Weekends in Western New York

Got that mid-February Cabin Fever? Here are a few ways to get “out & about” in WNY this weekend. Grab the family & ENJOY! 17-19 – Win?e & Chocolate Weekend ~ Wineries Pair their Chocolates & Wines Lake Erie Wine Country, Silver Creek NY to North East, PA 877-326-6561 17-19 – President’s Day Winter Festival …

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Jan
27

War Horse ~ An Enjoyable Ride!

Genre: Adventure/Family Drama,  Rated: PG-13,  Director: Steven Spielberg  Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson, Niels Arestrup With the sweeping,  gorgeous landscapes reminiscent of Dances With Wolves and The Chronicles of Narnia, WAR HORSE is nothing short of a visually-aesthetic masterpiece. Once again, Master-Director Spielberg has far out-done himself.  Based on the 1982 novel by …

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Jan
15

AUtistic May Mean ARtistic

AUTISTICS Often EXCEL In The ARTS! Here is a great story story about AUTISTIC WESTERN NY STUDENTS showcasing their artistic talents through Visual Arts, in spite of AND (perhaps) magnified by, Autism. OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY ~ THROUGH THEIR EYES *** COMPLIMENTS Of WGRZ-TV2′s KEVIN O’NEILL*** “Individuals with autism often have communication or socialization issues. However, …

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Jan
11

Gifts For Teens ~ 101

NEW YEAR = NEW BIRTHDAYS! WHAT to get those hard-to-buy-for people in your life? Yes, CA$H is easiest. But how about putting some REAL THOUGHT into it for a change? What a NOVEL IDEA in 2012! Nerve-wracking? Maybe. But, if you put some REAL EFFORT into it, Your WELL-CHOSEN GIFTS Are Bound To Be Very WELL-RECEIVED!  Recently, …

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Dec
22

Volunteering ~ The Land Of Opportunity! (Part 2: Christmas ~ The Season of Giving )

  What Kind of “Volunteer” Are You? Several online sites offer tips on how to find your volunteer niche. Basic personality traits, likes and dislikes, along with past volunteer/work experiences, are combined to “assess” where you would best fit. Quiz: What type of volunteer work should you do? What Type of Volunteer are you? 8 …

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Dec
14

Christmas ~ The Season of Giving

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ~ GIVE BACK! I am a very grateful woman. Yes, I’ve had to overcome some obstacles in life (doesn’t everyone?), but I am also extremely blessed with family, friends, and the other necessities of life. So, during the holidays more than any other time of year, I am reminded of ALL for …

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Dec
14

HUGO ~ A Fantastic Family Film!

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Rating: PG Genres: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Adaptation: Based on the novel The Invention of  Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick. Adapted for Film by John Logan Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Asa Butterfield, Ben K ingsley Director: Martin Scorsese As the French would say, Hugo is “Fantastique!” Imaginative, whimsical, adventurous and artfully-crafted, Hugo is one the best …

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