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How Do You Make Family Memories During the Holidays? #AugustMemories

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With the upcoming release of the August: Osage County movie in theaters on Christmas Day, I thought it would be fun to share some of my most memorable family moments with you guys today! August: Osage County highlights a cast of strong-willed, unique women - couldn't the same be said for most families? I think most of the women in my family would be considered unique - I mean come on, there's a reason this blog is called "The Rebel Chick."

If you're a regular reader here, then you know that family is extremely important to me. So much so that when Chris and I got married, we ended up buying my grandparent's old home - just five blocks away from my parents. Some think that we are crazy for living so close to all of my family, but I can't imagine having it any other way.

My daughter grew up spending afternoons and weekends playing with her cousins.  While Nicholette is two years younger than she is, they always loved playing together! This is one of my very favorite photos of them together when they were young enough that they didn't care if I took a photo!

blast from the past

We're lucky in that most of the family is local, so when the holidays roll around, we don't have far to travel to see our family.

Angeline and her cousins visit my grandfather, who lives a little less than an hour away, to decorate his Christmas tree and have lunch together every year after Thanksgiving. Now that Angeline is 16, she is always busy running around with her friends and her boyfriend on the weekends, but this family tradition of decorating Pop's tree - well that's one day she never misses!

christmas

I love my family all year long, but there's just something about the holidays that make family time extra special for us.

christmas family
I'm so excited for August: Osage County to hit theaters on December 25th! With an all-star cast that includes two of my very favorite actresses, Juliette Lewis and Julia Roberts, I'm extra excited for the premiere!

August: Osage County tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them.

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You can check out http://augustosagecountyfilm.com/ for exciting features like the trailer, complete story line, more in-depth information on the characters and more!

Get to Know the Women of August: Osage County

Violet Weston (2)

Violet Weston: Mother of three and wife to Beverly, Violet suffers from both mental and physical illnesses. It’s only after her husband’s funeral, and a mean-spirited rant, that her family comes together to help address her health issues.

 

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Barbara Weston:  The oldest Weston daughter and Jean’s mother. She is struggling to save her marriage with Jean’s father, Bill, while managing her career as a professor. Her impulse to control everything around her seems to be backfiring more and more.

 

Ivy Weston (2)

Ivy Weston: The middle Weston daughter, Ivy is a professor in Oklahoma who appears to have it together. However, over the course of the movie we learn that she is keeping an affair hidden from the rest of her family.

 

 

karen weston (2)

Karen Weston: The youngest of the three Weston girls, Karen is newly engaged to her fiancé, Steve. She raves about how perfect her life is when in reality her fiancé is dishonest and they are headed to a future full of domestic problems.

 

jean fordham (2)

Jean Fordham: The daughter of Bill and Barbara, Jean is a prickly 14-year-old who isn’t afraid to speak her mind and in doing so express her growing resentment for her parents and their failing relationship.

 

 

Which Weston do you think you are most like? I probably ralte most to Jean, even though she's a teenager! Funny, isn't it? I have been known to speak my mind...

The Weinstein Co. has teamed up with MyHeritage.com for the release of August: Osage County to help you learn more about the Weston family and your own family with a free premium membership! You can also check out the interactive Facebook app for a chance to enter the sweepstakes to win weekly prizes and a grand prize!

August: Osage County Family Memories Giveaway

One lucky reader will win a $100 Visa Gift Card to use towards creating your own memorable family moments in 2014!

How to Enter: 

Mandatory Entry (this must be done before any additional entries are valid)

Leave a comment telling me about your favorite family memory!

Optional Entries (leave a separate comment for each entry)

Like the August: Osage County Facebook page here

Follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter

Tweet this blog post with the hashtag #AugustMemories and leave me the URL to your tweet (can be done daily)

Leave me a comment telling me which character you most identify with!

This giveaway is open to US residents and ends on January 5th, 2014 at midnight EST. 

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About Jenn

Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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  1. Maggie Castelluccio

    I just remember extending the fun the day after Christmas with my mom's side of the family. We always celebrated the day after Christmas with them.

  2. Maggie Castelluccio

    I’m following WeinsteinCo on Twitter as LiteraryWinner.

    Maggie at literary winner dot com

  4. Angela

    I really enjoyed reading this. Family is extremely important to me too. This sounds like a movie I would like a lot.

  5. Mami2jcn

    My favorite family memory was going to Charleston, SC with my kids and my daughter walking unassisted for the first time.

  6. Mami2jcn

    I identify with Barbara Weston. I think a lot of first born children feel like they have the burden of controlling everything around them.

  7. Lisa Brown

    my favorite family memory was when my grandmother stayed over for christmas once when I was a child; it was a great holiday.

  9. Elena

    My favorite memory is baking cookies with my grandma and sharing them with friends and family

  10. Elena

    Follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter @ElenaIstomina

  11. Elena

    I like August: Osage County on Facebook as Elena Istomina

  13. Cynthia R

    my favorite is playing card games with my family, we get loud and there's lots of teasing and laughing and competitivenss

  14. Cynthia R

    Like the August: Osage County, CindyWindy Blogs

  15. Cynthia R

    Follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter, @carawling2

  17. Mitch

    My fav family memory is watching my young son have ices for the first time. He had such a devilish groin on his face that we keep the picture by our bed and it is 9 years old already!
    Mitch

  19. Mitch

    Followed on FB
    Mitch.gaynycdad

  20. Mitch

    Following the Weinstein Bros. on twitter!
    @gaynycdad

  21. Karen Glatt

    My favorite family memory is when I was 10 years old and we went to California for summer vacation to visit my Grandmother! She made a whole bunch of German food that was so good, and she made a type of custard pie that was to die for. We went to the beach and Grandma came along with us, and I had a great vacation visiting my Grandma. Unfortunately, that was the last summer I saw my Grandma, but I am so happy that I got to see her and spend some time with her that summer!

  22. Karen Glatt

    I Like the August: Osage County Facebook.
    Name Karen Glatt

  23. Karen Glatt

    I follow the @WeinsteinCo on Twitter @KGlatt

  25. Karen Glatt

    I identify with the person Barbara Weston, played by Julia Roberts because I feel that I want to control everything around me, but I know that it does not work out if I do.

  26. ellen beck

    My favorite Holiday memory is when wwe all went to Virginia from Iowa to visit our Grandparents!!

  27. ellen beck

    Lke the August: Osage County Facebook page ellen beck

  28. Jessie C.

    My favorite family memory was the huge family get-together a few years ago we had, I didn't even know I have some cousin and niece till then. It was the best memory to me.

  29. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/415288070489899008

  31. Wendy R.

    I have so many good family memories, it's hard to pick out just one. They all make me miss my dad.

  32. Maria G.

    Maybe you will call me a crazy mom, but I have a plenty of albums which are dedicated to each season of year. They are put in chronological order and I like the fact that I didn`t miss anything in their life.

  34. tuesday

    going to the beach in the summer with my family- so many great times, lots of laughter

  35. tuesday

    Jean Fordham may be just like me.

  37. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/415513877204312064

  38. Jessie C.

    I can relate to Barbara Weston the most, as the oldest child in my family I confess that I do tend to control everything around me sometimes.

  44. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/415927922235412481

  45. steve weber

    my favorite family member would probably be when we took our last vacation.

  46. steve weber

    I Follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter
    @groogruxking40

  47. steve weber

    I haven't seen the movie but I would relate to any of the strong characters.. Ive been though a lot in my life.

  52. irene w

    putting up the christmas lights together as a family!

  53. irene w

    liked on facebook

  54. irene w

    followed on twitter

  56. irene w

    Ivy! i like to pretend like i have it together

  57. Georgette V

    My fav memory is driving through Yosemite national park with my parents looking at the beautiful landscape and singing songs in the ride. True Griswald moment

  58. Georgette V

    I liked the August: Osage County Facebook page

  59. Georgette V

    I follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter

  61. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/416360106297528320

  63. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/416570560957542400

  65. Amanda Sakovitz

    my favorite family memories are from family reunions. there was over 50 of us!

  66. Amanda Sakovitz

    I Like the August: Osage County Facebook page as Amanda Sakovitz

  67. Amanda Sakovitz

    i follow weinstein co on twitter @aes529

  71. Georgette V

    I can't say I identify with any of the characters...however that doesn't mean I am not interested in seeing the movie 🙂

  73. Tabathia B

    Going to the beach on family vacations with my mother's family and just being able to stay out late with my cousins and explore downtown beach area

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  75. Tabathia B

    follow @WeinsteinFilms on twitter: chelleb36

  76. jenna d

    getting together for our family reunion last year

  77. jenna d

    Liked the August: Osage County Facebook page

  78. jenna d

    following @WeinsteinCo on Twitter

  80. jenna d

    I think I identify with Jean Fordham the most, I'm not afraid to say what I think!

  81. April V.

    I remember one year when our gift to Oma was small and we decided to make it special - we wrapped it in successively larger boxes, each one entreating a different family member to open it so it only got back to Oma after everyone had opened a package to find another package inside with instructions for the next opener. It was lots of fun!

  84. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/416963631255789568

  89. Susan Christy

    Spending Christmas day eating lasagna and going bowling with grandma and grandpa

  91. LAMusing

    I have so many beautiful family memories filled with love. The holidays were especially wonderful. I can't be more specific since it has become so different in recent years - almost all my family has passed away and mom went in the hospital Christmas Eve. So right now the family memories are rather painful. Sorry if that's a downer.

  92. LAMusing

    I like Osage on Facebook (as the name in my email address)

  93. LAMusing

    I follow Weinstein on Twitter

  94. LAMusing

    I guess I'd choose Ivy because I don't share what's going on with friends so almost no one knows how rough things have gotten in recent years.

  98. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/417312247531053056

  103. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/417677577340203008

  106. Thomas Murphy

    My favorite family memory is the first time we went to Disney world together.

  107. Thomas Murphy

    I Like the August: Osage County Facebook page as Thomas Murphy

  108. Thomas Murphy

    I Follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter as @thomasmurphy40

  110. Thomas Murphy

    I most identify with Barbara Weston

  111. CR Williams

    the birth of my baby

  116. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/418035832453206016

  125. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/418434711887695872

  133. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/418765105984045056

  134. Lori K.

    My favorite family memory was last year - it was our son's first Christmas and my family came to visit to meet our little guy for the first time.

  135. Lori K.

    I liked the August: Osage County Facebook page

  137. Lori K.

    I identify most with Jean because I'm not afraid to speak my mind!

  138. Lori K.

    I Follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter

  143. Kenny F

    going on vacation

  146. Malissa W

    So many to choose from! I would say one of my favorite memories was camping with my family in West Virginia during a rain storm when I was young. It was one of those soaking downpours that basically soaked all of our stuff, destroyed the tent, and our plans for the whole week. We ended being told we needed to leave due to flood concerns but all i remember is my family making the most of it and laughing in the rain. I love my family and their ability to laugh at any situation. Thanks for the giveaway. I am look forward to seeing this movie.

  147. Malissa W

    I like the August: Osage County Facebook page

  148. Malissa W

    I follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter

  155. wild orchid

    My favorite family memory was visiting my grandparents' house every summer!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  156. wild orchid

    Like the August: Osage County Facebook page -- Wild Orchid
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  157. wild orchid

    tweet--https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/419186125484212224

  158. Tamra H

    My favorite family memory is baking and icing cookies with my Aunt!

  159. Tamra H

    I follow @WeinsteinFilms on Twitter (@Twenteries)

  161. Tamra H

    I think I'd mostly identify with Barbara Weston, she seems pretty strong-willed!

  163. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/419194517342781440

  166. Ashley Tucker

    My favorite family memory is spending time with my extended family every Christmas eve

  167. Ashley Tucker

    Like the August:Osage County fb page

  169. Ashley Tucker

    I follow @WeinsteinCo on Twitter @ajoy1332

  170. Ashley Tucker

    I identify most with Barbara Weston

  174. amy stonger

    My favorite family memory is of calmping with my cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers, and sisters. We had so much fun fishing and swimming. We would make smores and sit around the campfire every night.

  175. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/419603177122443264

  179. Carolsue

    My favorite family memories are the camping trips we take every summer

  180. Carolsue

    I like you Osage County Facebook as Carolsue Anderson

  181. Carolsue

    I follow @WeinsteinCo. on Twitter as @MsCarolsueA

  185. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/419882048728227840

  188. Judy L

    My favorite memory was my daughters 2nd Christmas. She was ecstatic!

  189. Judy L

    I liked August Osage county on FB.

  190. Judy L

    I follow @WeinsteinCo on twitter.

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