Family Gathering
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What Is Important to You Traditions or Being Flexible??
Asked by L.M. from Cleveland
on November 24, 2012
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My inlaws are so ridgid with holidays same foods, same date and time and location. nothing is adapted for new babies or relativest that are traveling, it can be v...
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- I tried to keep traditions with my family but it became to stressful, so we started a new one. Now we do the big Christmas thing with my family on Christmas Eve (inlaw...
- We are NOT flexible on our beliefs.. We feel you can not improve perfection..
- I feel like I need to know weeks in advance what is going to happen, I hate when things are left to the last minute. My 5 ds has some issues with anxiety and this seem...
Would You Share?
Asked by D.D. from Orlando
on May 23, 2013
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I am not the greatest cook and always in search of great recipes. I love to be able to make delicious dishes for my family and friends, likely, just as you do. So I ...
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- I wouldn't take it personally. Just go find a recipe and start experimenting to make a secret recipes of your own. Some family recipes are not meant to be shared and i...
- Yes I would. Good grief it's not the formula for Coca Cola or something. :/
- I love sharing recipes! To me it's such a form of flattery. It totally irks me when people don't share recipes. Why not let everyone share in the culinary goodness. I ...
What to Do with Easter Candy?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on April 8, 2010
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Essentially our extended family loves showering our children with TONS of candy at Easter, Halloween, etc. What do you with all of yours? I hate to throw it out. Mo...
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- I throw it away while the kids are asleep. It's not like little children in Africa are starving to death for want of Easter candy.
- I see that Catherine C and I are in the minority. Ours goes in the trash too!
- I keep some in a bowl atop the fridge and my daughter can pick one a day...the rest goes in a big bag for dad's work.... I am so bad...last Halloween we got so much c...
Christmas Traditions & Eating
Asked by B.H. from Salt Lake City
on December 8, 2008
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This is the first year that we're going to be without our extended families for Christmas. We have a one year old and I want to try to create our own family traditions...
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- On x-mas eve we have hot chocolate that I do from scratch, and pop corn (not something I let them have often cause they make huge messes) then we watch x-mas movies an...
- In my family, on Christmas Eve we always eat chili and cornbread, read the Christmas story, and open presents. Then Christmas morning we open Santa presents. I love ...
- My mom made an advent calendar. There is a felt tree and pockets beneath that hold counted cross stitch ornaments for each day of December through Christmas Eve. The o...
Friends' Birthday Party
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on July 5, 2012
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My daughter will be 7 in Sept - 1st grade. In K she was invited to lots of birthday parties and loved going to each one - most were quite extravagant. At kids orient...
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- Make one day party day. Have the friends over from 1-3 and family from 4-6. For the kid party indicate on the invitation that cake/ice cream will be served (or whate...
- Hi- I tried to combine family and friends for a while, and it really didn't work very well. I also have 2 children. Right around 1st grade, we transitioned to a fri...
- Yes, I know what you are talking about, with those huge family parties. Just have one and include the family and class mates, just cut down on the food part if you can...
Poll: Do You Have a Birthday Party for Your Kid Every Year?
Asked by C.V. from Columbia
on January 29, 2013
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I'm curious. Do you have a party for your child every year? At what age did you start throwing parties for your child? Is it a family-only affair, a whole-class par...
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- Always a one-year-old party with the family Started small friend party at three years old with kindermusik friends Had whole class party for second year at pre-...
- First of off let me say, All of our family is in town.. Birthdays are always a big deal for all of us.. Grown ups and the kids. Our daughter always had a party o...
- The first couple were family only - she didn't know what a birthday was. When she was old enough to understand the idea of a birthday, we invited other kids over. ...
The 1 Dish You Gotta Make for the Holidays?
Asked by L.L. from Topeka
on November 6, 2011
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So I have made this cranberry relish for the past 5 years it is lovely,I make lot's of it to take to my in-law's & some to my familys gathering for the Holidays.this i...
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- My husband will throw a fit if there are no mashed potatoes with gravy!
- I have been making my husband a Jack Daniels pecan pie for the past 6 years. Funny thing I hate pecan pie and have never tried it! Yuck!
- I make a great pecan pie. Its simple and easy and delicious! You need a single crust for the pie. Either make your own crust if you like yours, or do what I do and ...
Finally, the Kids Saw Mommy Get a Boo Boo!
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on December 10, 2011
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So, tonight was the night from hell. I promised my friend I would attend her art opening and birthday gathering. It's been a looooong week. Three sitters were not av...
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- Thats so sweet. Hugs to the sweet little kids. What more would a mom want !
- I cut my finger on a broken xmas light and my 9 yo son freaked out and went running in the house. I kind of chuckled thinking he was afraid and didn't want to see all...
- Aw A., my heart hurt when I read your post. A., you gotta get to an ortho for your foot. Hope you can get some help from one of your friends so you can keep off that...
Advice About Birthday Party During Holidays
Asked by A.A. from San Diego
on July 1, 2010
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Hi Mommies!
I know this is a little early but I'm a planner and I would like to tackle this subject early.
My son will be 2 yrs old one week before Christmas. Last ...
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- My brother's birthday was December 5th. My mom told family that if they wanted to give him a birthday present that would be appreciated. And a Christmas present woul...
- I didn't read all of the other replies, so sorry if this is repeat advice. I would wait to have his party until after Christmas. Like, the end of January or even b...
- As he gets older, you can anticipate your son bday party of few weeks.And if you have any idea of what your son will need or like as gifts just be honest and say it in...
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Issues
Asked by A.S. from Rochester
on November 12, 2008
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Hello ladies. I am near the end of a bitter divorce. It wouldn't be so bad, but I'm divorcing an immature, selfish low life. Here's one of the latest issues we're b...
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- Hi A., My parents divorced when I was 13, and it was messy. The arrangement was Dad got us on Christmas Eve, brought us home that evening (late), and then we had C...
- Has the custody agreement been set up yet. You can make it as detailed as you like. I'd have it put in there that the children can spend x-mas eve with your ex and n...
- I'm getting divorced as well and Christams Eve is big for his family, Christmas for mine. For myself, I want my daughter back with me on the Eve so she can wake up inf...
