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Anxious About Upcoming post-Thanksgiving Extended Family Event
Asked by D.H. from New York
on November 5, 2008
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Update: Grandma was informed that dialysis center is closed that Thursday. This is going to get really interesting!!!
Hello all. My family is planning a get-together ...
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- You know it's ok to tell them up front that your house is going to be a drama free zone for Thanksgiving. You might even post a sign on the door that says "entering a ...
- Hi D.~ I was in a marriage that seemed to be a carbon copy of your SIL/Bro. I have to tell you, though, since I was told a condition I had (still have, just less ser...
- I'd simply explain to them that you are having thanksgiving on Thursday and have other plans for Friday so you can't make it. Tell your husband if he's like to go, fee...
Toddler-friendly Beaches in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami Area
Asked by B.S. from Miami
on June 29, 2010
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Our family went to Hollywood Beach last weekend (more southern, south of the oceanwalk mall). We were really disappointed with the beach--the sand had a bit of garbage...
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- We like the Hollywood Beach south, closer to Hallandale (behind Hollywood Beach Community Center)There is a shaded playground there too, Harry Berry Park w/ clean rest...
- I used to like Crandon Beach but it has been taken over by the masses and it's difficult to find a place to put your towel on anymore. There are too many people and l...
- I know sometimes there are some odd balls in the area but South Beach has plenty of public access restrooms as well as a boardwalk/beachwalk and several playgrounds. ...
San Diego
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on March 6, 2010
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We are going to San Diego this June for vacation. Planning on going to the San Diego Zoo, Wild Life Park, Sea World and the beach. Has anyone been? Any recommendati...
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- Can't help too much with hotels, but SD is AWESOME! Born and raised and raising kids here. I would add Legoland to your visit. We went for the first time and it was...
- It's pricey, but the Hotel del Coronada is great for families. It has a nice beach, an ice cream parlor, bicycles, etc.
- I am from San Diego, we moved here 8 yrs ago to raise a family. If you have the money, I would stay at the Marriott on the Marina. It is next to Seaport Village that...
Visiting Houston, TX
Asked by B.L. from Chicago
on January 8, 2011
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We're going to be in Houston for a week at the end of this month (January) and I was hoping for suggestions for kid-friendly, reasonably priced, accomodation. We'll be...
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- I would say the children's museum for sure! my two loved it. As for hotels, I usually do embassy suites, or holiday Inn express. Both of these have a nice complimentar...
- The Children's museum is a blast, and the zoo is top notch. The space center is OK. You may see if TUTS has any shows going. Downtown Aquarium, Moody Gardens is nice r...
- There is the Cockrel Butterfly Center at the museum of natural history. Moody Gardens in Galveston. The Aquarium Restaurant in downtown (go mid day, there is an aquari...
Where to Go on Cape Cod?
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on August 3, 2010
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My husband and I are driving to Cape Cod (Chatham) with our two- and four-year-old daughters in a couple of weeks. Our resort (Wequassett) looks like it has plenty of...
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- Any of the beaches are just gorgeous! There is also a really cute zoo/aquarium (I really can't remember which) on the island. Nothing too fancy or crazy, but definitel...
- We absolutely love The Cape and go every fall (for the past 10 years). Check out kidsonthecape.com for some ideas. The beach will keep the kids occupied for hour...
- I grew up on the Cape. I'd suggest that you try Seafood Sam's which has locations in Sandwich and Yarmouth (also Falmouth but that would be pretty far from Chatham). ...
I Need Good Advice Regarding a Family Wedding Issue.
Asked by B.P. from Chicago
on September 9, 2009
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Dear Moms:
Thanks for your perspective and please bear with me as I try to retell this situation:
Background: My (husband's) 30-something nephew is getting marr...
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- Hi B., wow that stinks! My dh's family is large and what they generally do is let the kids all go in a hotel room with the oldest underage cousins babysitting. But as ...
- Unfortunately, it always seems like the people that pay for the wedding have the only say in the wedding. Maybe it would help if the bride could spend some time with ...
- It doesn't matter if you think the situation is ridiculous or excludes others; this is their wedding and they get to host it however they want no matter how unfair you...
"Deceptively Delicious" Jessica Sienfeld Book?
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on September 11, 2008
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Has anyone bought the book and what do you/your kids think of the recipes? The idea of sneaking good for you food in their meals seems sneaky, but hey, if they eat it...
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- I got this as a gift and have tried a few recipes. It seemed like a lot of work to me and the items we tried were not that great. I should probably give it another c...
- Hi, I love it! So far I've made the mac and cheese, lasagna, chicken nuggets, pink pancakes, and chicken rice balls just to name a few. The only time my oldest caught...
- I just bought the Betty Crocker Junior cookbook. They are kid friendly so they can help you and also use good for them food. I am trying to get my lil one to eat tab...
Starting a Neighborhood Family Group
Asked by L.K. from San Francisco
on July 18, 2012
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Hi, I am hosting a fun event this weekend for our neighborhood. It's going to be at a local restaurant. I was trying to think of something i could do at the dinner--so...
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- I would play fun games - my friend threw a party for her hubby and had some fun games - it was a total blast. One game was she had the name of a celebrity taped to ...
- Hi there! I think the following links that I copied and pasted for you should help: http://www.sugardoodle.net/Get%20to%20know%20you%20games/Jenga.shtml (a Je...
- My neighborhood group used to have coloring contests, bike rodeo with a police officer to talk to the kids about safety, short meetings with just lemonade and cookies,...
Grand Ave. St. Paul - Family
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on February 22, 2007
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I am looking for suggestions for a good, easy, family friendly restaurant for lunch on Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Looking for someplace that can seat a group of 6 adults...
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- Cafe Latte works if you can hit it either before or after the lunch rush and another adult can stay with the kids while one goes thru the line. There's also the Itali...
- I would try Axel's Bonfire. They are in the same building as Cafe Latte. They are large enough to seat all of you and they have a little build your own sundae thing fo...
- Try Cafe Latte. I believe it's on the corner of Victoria and Grand. It's not fancy (cafeteria style, actually) but the food is really yummy and there would definitel...
Help! My Family and I Are Moving to Ft. Worth Texas Area - and I Am Scared!
Asked by P.F. from Phoenix
on September 19, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My husband received a job offer in the Ft. Worth Texas area and he (after a very long tough decision) decided to accept. This is a career move that we hop...
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- I live in S.W. Arlington near Kennedale and Mansfield. We love this area! We lived in Ft. Worth for 3 years and moved here to Arlington 5 years ago. We have great park...
- my kids and I have moved around a lot. we kinda joke about it, and we have settled down recently. i think what you said about being scared yourself will affect the kid...
- You are going to love Ft. Worth! It is a great place to live. Very family oriented and offers a lot of culture for adults and children. Plus, the weather is much bette...
