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Updated Feb 11, 2012

Q: Sweet Turkey Fixings??    —The Colony, TX

"Hi everyone...I have a question for you ladies..this year my husband's causin is coming over for Thanksgiving and she..."

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I agree, stick with the traditional. I'm not sure how you prepare your sweet potatoes, but you can make them pretty sweet. I mash mine add brown sugar, pecans and mars...

Just regular stuff like usual. Stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, peas etc. rolls -- A relish tray with raw veggies - or cheese and crackers might be good...

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Q: Costume Issues    —Orlando, FL

"I have a 4 1/2 yr old princess who wants to be a "my little pony" for Halloween. There are ride pony, ride unicorn co..."

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My number 1 "crafty mom" rule? Stick to pre-made items as your base - it saves a ton of time, and insures that your little one will have a properly fitting outfit. So,...

You may want to consider piecing something together. For example: Try a horse mask: http://www.buycostumes.com/Horse-Mask-Child/33832/ProductDetail.aspx and a pretty...

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Q: Santa Clause    —Minneapolis, MN

"I was wondering when and how you guys told your kids about santa. My daughter is 8 and lately has been asking me poi..."

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My son figured it out on his own when he was 5 or 6 and he was just matter of fact about it. Same with the tooth fairy. It hasn't been that big of a deal that he kno...

I agree with what several others have said. You can tell her about the real St. Nick and the legend that evolved from that. And talk about how Santa is the real as l...

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Q: Looking for Neighborhoods with Great Christmas Lights near McHenry    —McHenry, IL

"I have a son and a daughter who are crazy about Christmas lights. Instead of driving around looking for fun displays ..."

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Vernon Hills is amazing...we used to make the trip every year. Also, the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva has a great display that you drive through. There's a house on W...

Make the trip to Vernon Hills to the Cuneo Museum and Gardens, it is well worth it!! It is $5.00 per car m-tr and $10.00 per car f-sun. We just love it!! It is thei...

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Q: Punpkin Patches    —Fort Worth, TX

"Hello Moms! I need some recommendations for a fun place near north Fort worth to go pick out Pumpkins with my kidd..."

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Handley Baptist Church (located in the Meadowbrook area of FW) 6801 Church Street Fort Worth, Texas 76112 ###-###-#### Open daily 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

There is the Pumpkin Express in Argyle. They even have a train ride. They have a website. THey are open 10-6.

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Q: Need Advice on Christmas Gift for Toddler    —Miami, FL

"Hello all! My daughter, who is 3, has gotten really into singing, microphones, and guitars. She takes my electric gu..."

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Why not get her a child-size guitar? My daughter is also a music lover, and we do have a multitude of real instruments that my husband plays, builds, and collects, but...

Hi N., I have read all the responses and I agree with Samantha. If you are going to get a console get her a Wii. It is not too expensive. They have all the inter...

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Q: DIY Halloween Decorations    —Raleigh, NC

"I am looking for some easy, do-it-yourself Halloween decoration ideas. My son loves to help with craft projects, so I..."

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Last year, my kiddos and I made ghosts to hang from the eaves of the front porch. Just blow up some balloons, stuff one inside a white trash bag, gather it just below...

Buy some orange lunch bags for you and your son to color faces on them with a black sharpie like you'd do to a pumpkin. (Very cheap!) Weigh them down with sand, dirt ...

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Q: Looking for a Christmas Play in the Area    —Oldsmar, FL

"Hey moms, Do any of you ladies know of any good Christmas programs in the area I could bring my kids to. Are there a..."

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J. Tampa Baptist usually puts on a program "often not a play" at usually at Lowry Park. They have a picnic type area on Sligh & N boulevard. Idewild will often ...

There is a play called Night of Bethlehem, that is free of charge at Crossroads Christian Church in Largo. I believe the dates are the 12th throught the 14th. You mu...

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Q: New Years Eve Activities for the Whole Family    —Winter Springs, FL

"I'd like some ideas of events to get us out of the house for New Years. I'd prefer something for the whole family. ..."

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Typically we do our own New Year's Party. We invite our friends and family to our house, kids are completely welcome. We have a bonfire, make smores, my dad is a dj pa...

ICE at Gaylord Palms might be something fun for your whole family. And you can ice skate as well. Google it to get the details.

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Q: Easter Egg Hunts (Near Eden Prairie, Chaska, Chan, Waconia)    —Chaska, MN

"We are looking for a good place to go to a local Easter Egg Hunt, does anyone have any that they could recommend? I k..."

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We will be returning to the St. Boni Fire Station this year for their hunt. It is fun and they do a lot with the kids and the fire trucks as well. D.

All Rainbows are having one April 11th. I think it starts at 7:30am. The nice thing about it is they break up age groups.

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