For kids, cousins represent the best of two worlds: the easy cheer of friendship and the got-you-for-life permanence of family. They share their candy, baseball cards, and secrets. They turn ho-hum moms and dads into mysteriously cool aunts and uncles. But, alas, sometimes they live far away. That's why we asked our readers for their best all-in-the-family ideas for keeping cousins close. In response, they gave us a news-filled chain letter, a sports uniform exchange, homespun camps, kinship crafts, and other amazing tips for staying in touch when family are miles away -- and for having a blast when everyone gets together. Hey, nobody knows better than cousins: when it comes to fun, it's all relative.