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Movie Alert: In the Family

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:00:00 PDT

What would you do if you learned that you have the genetic marker, known as BRCA gene mutation, for breast cancer and you had a 95 percent of developing the disease? Filmmaker Joanna Rudnick decided to make a documentary film about the dilemma facing her, like having prophylactic mastectomies, and many other women who have been confronted with the information that they have the genetic disposition to develop the disease. Here's the trailer for the film that premieres tonight on PBS.

You can check your local listing at the POV website. My PBS station is playing it tonight, Oct. 1, and tomorrow as well.

9 Modern, Artistic Ways to Display Your Family Tree

Kate Stahl — Sun, 27 May 2012 05:33:33 PDT

We love the idea of displaying a family tree. It helps little ones make sense of their heritage and understand how they relate to each relative. But if you're not up for creating your own modern family tree, then keep it simple - and stylish - by picking up one of these cool prints or wall decals, which will make easy work of displaying your family ancestry!

The Family Dinner - How Often Does It Really Happen in Your Home?

Lisa Horten — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:13:15 PDT

Like all good intentions (especially those pertaining to parenting, it seems), the family dinner is a concept that's great in theory but difficult in execution. If your kids are little, then you're likely to be walking a tight line between dinner and bedtime. Then, as they get older, sports practices and after-school activities get in the way. And that's not even factoring in Mom and Dad's professional, social, and otherwise time-consuming obligations.

Anyway, we "get it," so we're hoping you'll share . . . Exactly how often does your entire family sit down and eat dinner together? Let us know in the poll below, and share your additional thoughts, frustrations, tips, and tricks on the matter below. No judgment - we promise!

18 Celebs Who've Welcomed Children Through Adoption

Rebecca M Gruber — Sun, 27 May 2012 04:37:11 PDT

Jillian Michael's news that she recently added two children to her family - one through adoption and one through her partner - wasn't shocking given her earlier announcement about her plans to start a family. She joins a long line of Hollywood parents who've added to their families through adoption. Babies come into homes in many different ways, and Hollywood homes are no different. Some are born at home, some breathe their first gasp of air from the operating table, and some are born to one mother only to find a home with another. Celebs have traveled the world in search of babies to call their own. Here's a look at 18 who have turned to adoption to help complete their families.

100 Hot Celebrity Summer Vacation Pictures!

Lauren Turner — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:29:20 PDT

Memorial Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial start of Summer. Celebrities love to enjoy the warmer weather by getting away to tropical locales, checking out city parks, or flying overseas with family, so we're taking a look at some of their best trips. Matt Damon and Brad Pitt hung around Lake Como together in 2004, while Jessica Alba and Cash Warren escaped to Mexico in 2005. Jessica Simpson celebrated her 30th birthday with Eric Johnson in Italy, and Adriana Lima took her daughter to Miami last July. Click through to see all the awesome getaways as you celebrate the long weekend.

Share Your Wedding Style in Our New Community Group

Elka Karl — Sun, 27 May 2012 05:00:10 PDT

Whether you're recently engaged, in the final stages of wedding planning, or have already tied the knot, you'd probably agree that the design elements of a wedding play an essential role. With boundless resources for inspiration available, we're betting that CasaSugar readers are planning - or have implemented - some amazing decor for their weddings.

Share all of your planned or finished decor and DIYs in the Wedding Decor and DIYs group. We see it as a vehicle for swapping ideas, organizing visuals, and sharing details of your wedding with family, friends, and the rest of the Wedding Decor and DIYs community.

Posts can run the gamut of everything related to wedding design and decor. Subjects can include but aren't limited to:

DIY decor
Centerpieces
Tablescapes
Florals
Venues
Stationery suites
Signage
Furniture
Photo booths
Cake toppers

If you've just gotten hitched and would like your wedding to be featured on CasaSugar, let us know! We're looking forward to being a part of the creative process and seeing the vision of your wedding come to fruition. Share inspiration in the new Wedding Decor and DIYs group now!

Source: Flickr User andrewmalone

Happy Birthday, Shiloh - See the Cutest Jolie-Pitt Family Moments!

Kimberly Timlick — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:26:37 PDT

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt turns six Sunday. We're celebrating the major milestone with a look back at some of the cutest Jolie-Pitt family photos. Shiloh's the jokester in the bunch and whether she's clowning around with Zahara, teasing the family dog, Jacques, or hanging out with her brothers, she's always smiling. Click through to see the sweet family pics and happy birthday, Shiloh!

15 Pieces That Are Perfect For Memorial Day - and the Rest of the Summer, Too

Brittney Stephens — Sat, 26 May 2012 07:55:05 PDT

As the unofficial start of Summer, Memorial Day gives us a chance to remember our fallen soldiers, relax with family and friends, and bask in the notion that more festive holidays are right around the corner. Since the long weekend is fast approaching, we thought it more than necessary to round up some of our favorite party-perfect pieces for the holiday - and even better, they'll work well for the rest of your Summer celebrations too. Whether you're headed to the beach, a barbecue, or a fun brunch with the girls, we've got you covered. Just click through to see and shop 15 pieces to help you make your way stylishly through the long weekend.

Best Celebrity Pictures of the Week!

Meghan Rooney — Sat, 26 May 2012 06:21:18 PDT

The stars had a lot going on this week, with premieres, PDA, and parties. At the Cannes Film Festival, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart celebrated her On the Road premiere with a passionate kiss, while Brad Pitt got sexy on the red carpet in a tuxedo for his Killing Them Softly screening. Gwyneth Paltrow looked glamourous in a white ensemble at a charity dinner for the Clinton Foundation, and the Beckham family showed their support for David at a dinner in his honor. There was plenty more action with some of our favorite celebrities. Check out the rest of the best pictures!

Natalie Portman and Aleph Hit the Slides During a Smiley Park Day

Lauren Turner — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:45:46 PDT

Natalie Portman and her son Aleph Millepied spent Wednesday afternoon at an LA park together. Aleph played in the sandbox and took a ride down the slide with help from his mom. Natalie had the company of her husband Benjamin for a recent couple's night out on the East Coast, where they attended the New York City Ballet's Spring Gala. It's an exciting time of year for the family of three since Aleph is nearing his first birthday. The little guy has had a fun year with trips overseas, traveling coast to coast, and the marriage of his parents in February. Natalie's been focused on family lately, but she'll soon get back to the big screen with news that she'll star in the western Jane Got a Gun.