The Family Hand-Me-Down Book

by O'Neal, Debbie Trafton; Regan, Dana

• ISBN13: 9780806640358
• ISBN10: 0806640359
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Pub

Summary

Introductory section explores the importance of family and tradition, what the past has to offer the present and future, etc. Sequential pages present ideas, games, and activities designed to involve entire family in exploring where they came from, who they are now, and where they are headed.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(2)
Family Roots	7	(12)
Oral Histories	8	(1)
Family Tree	9	(1)
Time Capsule	10	(2)
Picture a Family Quilt	12	(1)
A Living ``Family Tree''	13	(1)
Where in the World?	13	(1)
Family Fun Facts	14	(2)
Faith of Our Families	16	(1)
What's in a Name?	17	(1)
Notes	18	(1)
Making Memories	19	(10)
Hands-Down Family Quilt	20	(2)
Mark Your Place	22	(1)
Memory Lamp	22	(1)
Family Letter Book	23	(1)
Fit to a ``T''	23	(1)
Box It Up!	24	(1)
Hand-Me-Down Mementos
Grandpa's Ties	24	(1)
Baby Shoes	25	(1)
A Memory Wreath	25	(1)
Souvenir Specials
Postcards-to-Go	25	(1)
Manila-Tag Treasures	26	(1)
Family Scrapbooks	26	(1)
Remember-Me Wall Hanging	27	(1)
Notes	28	(1)
Photo Follies	29	(6)
Family Photo Collections	30	(1)
Sharing the Days	31	(1)
School Days	31	(1)
Watch Me Grow	32	(1)
``Rogue's Gallery'' Photo Wall	32	(1)
Take a Picture	33	(1)
Suspended in Time	33	(1)
Notes	34	(1)
What's Cooking?	35	(12)
A Family Cookbook	36	(1)
Menu Magic	37	(1)
Family Favorites Collection	38	(1)
A Break in the Day
Happy Hour	38	(1)
Teatime	39	(1)
Cookie-of-the-Month	39	(1)
Candy Creations	39	(3)
Do-It-Yourself Foods
Frozen Fruits and Vegetables	42	(1)
Herb Butter	42	(1)
Frozen Herb Cubes	42	(1)
Make Your Own Butter	43	(1)
Lavender Sugar	43	(1)
Scented Geraniums	43	(1)
Sun Tea	44	(1)
Fruity Syrups	44	(1)
Almost Maple Syrup	44	(1)
Orange Syrup	44	(1)
Garlic and Onion Braids	45	(1)
Snow Cream	45	(1)
Notes	46	(1)
The Great Outdoors	47	(12)
Walk This Way
Rainy-Day Splash	48	(1)
Rainbow Walk	48	(1)
Flip a Coin	48	(1)
Sandy Castles	49	(1)
An Heirloom Garden	49	(1)
For the Birds
A Bird-Feeder Wreath	50	(1)
Drip, Drop	51	(1)
Grow a Gourd House	51	(1)
Squash in a Jar	52	(1)
Personalized Pumpkins	52	(1)
Rock Collecting	53	(1)
Worlds of Ice	54	(1)
Pressed Flowers	55	(1)
Backyard Olympics	56	(1)
Stargazing	57	(1)
Notes	58	(1)
Special Ways For Special Days	59	(8)
Dinosaur Days	60	(1)
Bike Parade	61	(1)
Smile!	62	(1)
From Birthday to Birthday	62	(1)
Birthday Memory Book	62	(1)
Your Golden Birthday	63	(1)
Mug-of-the-Day	63	(1)
Silly Supper Night	64	(1)
Special-Day Tablecloth	64	(1)
First Day Fun
Fall	65	(1)
Winter	65	(1)
Spring	65	(1)
Summer	65	(1)
Notes	66	(1)
Let's Talk	67	(12)
Mealtime Modeling	68	(1)
Celebrate-a-Blessing Book	69	(1)
Question of the Week	70	(1)
Family-Thought Notebook	71	(1)
A Day in Our Life	71	(1)
I-Love-You Messages	72	(1)
Something New Calendar	72	(1)
When I Was Your Age...	73	(1)
Family Bedtime Story	74	(1)
Bible Promises Book	74	(1)
Week-in-Review	75	(1)
Two Truths and a Trick	76	(1)
Family Meetings	77	(1)
Notes	78	(1)
Keep In Touch	79	(10)
Family Newsletter	80	(1)
Christmas Cards and Letters	80	(2)
Round-Robin Letters	82	(1)
Family Reunions
Date, Location, Budget	83	(1)
Travel and Lodging	84	(1)
Favorite Foods	84	(1)
Family Fun	85	(1)
Prayer Notebook and Message Board	86	(1)
Grandma/Grandpa Classes	86	(1)
Sweet and Simple Touches	87	(1)
Notes	88	(1)
Just For Fun	89	(7)
Tongue Twister Tournament	90	(1)
Build a Huck Finn Raft	90	(1)
Tin-Can Stilts	91	(1)
Paper Airplanes	91	(1)
Chalk It Up	92	(1)
Shadows on the Wall	92	(1)
House of Cards	93	(1)
Games That Never Grow Old
Hide the Thimble	93	(1)
Tag	94	(1)
Deal Me In	94	(1)
Kick the Can	95	(1)
Notes	96