Family Gathering
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Upset About the Holiday Season Why Does It Have to Be So Crazy??
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on November 11, 2010
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when I was growing up we didn't travel to see my family for holidays my dad was sick so it was just my dad mom and sister so needless to say when I got married I was o...
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- The holidays can be so hectic. Talk to your husband and see if you can come up with an agreement on a way to simplify the holidays so they will be more fun. The ...
- I think you've been given several great suggestions of what others do and the only thing I would add is you and your husband should sit down and figure out what makes ...
- I am willing to travel any/all holidays except Christmas Day. I attempt to see all sides of my family (mom and dad were separated by the time I was born and I lived w...
Special Holiday Ideas
Asked by M.H. from Hartford
on October 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I have seen this in the past & thought I would ask since the season is upon us. What special things do you do for the holidays. We celebrate christmas, b...
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- My son is only 2, but something that I have always wanted to do and plan to do is, before he opens any presents, we are going to start Christmas the way it should be s...
- Make it about tradition. We create Advent Rings and the kids can tear off one by one. Also, Christmas PJ's, they wear the night before. The other thing to remember ...
- So far you have good ideas. But I like to stress that it is giving of yourself (not objects or money). So with my 2 boys (4 yrs and 24 years and married) I have them...
Holiday Traditions
Asked by F.H. from Phoenix
on October 23, 2008
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Hi Moms, We are a recent blended family so I want to start some new traditions for our family. What are some of your holiday traditions for Halloween, Thanksgiving an...
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- Hi F., A chinese gift exchange is alot of fun. Each person comes to a Christmas gathering with a recycled gift to exchange. It is wrapped in a brown grocery bag or ...
- Congratulations! One family tradition that I grew up with and now have for my family at Christmas is called "Dip in the Kettle". It's an old Swedish tradition, b...
- I too have a blended family. I think it is great to start new traditions especially for your "new" family. But be sure to continue some of the former traditions from...
Seeking Recipes for Memorial Day Holiday Cook Out
Asked by T.Q. from Chicago
on May 20, 2008
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I would like to have some ideas of what to cook for the upcoming holiday.
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- Hi T., Are you seeking something to live the lifestyle you want? How about the ICAN make a difference program. If your passionate go to www.icantoo.net/phoffman and g...
- How about BBQ chicken. I just did this on Sunday. I got a bunch of legs, a couple of breasts and threw them on the grill. I used Sweet Baby Rays bbq sauce. It was ch...
- Hi T., I make Jambalaya for our yearly picnic at the FD I used to work for! I used to make it from scratch but lost the recipe :( But almost as good is the Zatarai...
What Should Our Family Do?
Asked by L.E. from Chicago
on August 21, 2010
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I have a family member who is getting married soon. I lost my dear mother earlier this year and she lived with my brother and took care of him. My brother has psych is...
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- My brother is schizophrenic also. Please note that this condition is not the same as dealing with someone who is mentally handicapped. Your brother WILL want alcohol a...
- I vote for taking him to the wedding and not the reception but make sure he is in some of the photos. Then find somewhere else for him after the wedding. A care taker ...
- Why don't you talk to the family member getting married. Let them know that you would love to come, but you have these concerns. See what they have to say about it and...
Already the Holiday "Bullying" Is Starting
Asked by D.E. from Cincinnati
on October 2, 2012
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Sigh......so every year that my husband and I have been together we have been expected at both sets of parents homes for Every holiday. I am always trying to run inter...
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- If you want control of your own situation, stick by your guns or she stays in control. It will likely take a few years, but she'll eventually get over it or learn to l...
- honestly i dont get when people say we want to make out own memories eating thanksgiving at our house and if noone comes it will jsut be us? isnt that a normal dinner...
- We lived over 1500 miles from my family and my wife's family. When we went home for the holidays we alternated each year. You don't mention your family so my gue...
Holiday Problems Already
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on November 16, 2010
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My husband and i are already arguing about the holidays. Every year its the same thing. MIL wants us there the same day and time as my family and is not flexable and...
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- Is there anyway to compromise at all? Can you ask your mother if she'll change her party this year to the day or Christmas Eve. Then tell your MIL that every year yo...
- my hubbys whole family is like that so I put my foot down and said we are staying home on Christmas and they don't like it or understand but they will get over it!
- You obviously CAN'T physically be at 2 places at the same time! So I would think the only option would be to go to MIL every other year and your family party the oppos...
Holiday Traditions
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on September 30, 2011
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Hi all,
What are some of your most beloved holiday traditions? I'm going to have a large crowd at my house for Thanksgiving this year (13 kids all 10 and younger w...
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- fun, fun, fun! I love family parties! & I hope this honor continues for many years for you....& that is the key to success with events such as this: it is an hono...
- I hosted one year and there were 7 boys all under the age of 8. I got some of those festive foam kits and sat them around the table and they made little placemats for ...
- My family used to do a white elephant gift exchange on Christmas. I loved it. I still have some of the weird tacky gifts I got stuck with. =P
Holiday Highlight Reel....Contributions, Anyone? (JFF)
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 27, 2010
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Ah...the holidays. The in-laws. Gotta love them. (Mostly because I believe it IS illegal in all 50 states to hit them over the head with a 20 lb. sledgehammer!)
B...
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- Oh where does one start? **My beloved grandmother sitting in a chair sans hearing aids, surrounded by family who were talking away to her, as she smiled and nodded,...
- ROFL.... Ahhhh D.! Where's the "like" button!!! Keep them to yourself, it's NOT what I'm looking for here." :D :D :D THIS year: My 29yo sister sitting in a cha...
- I think that is too funny about your father in law. He sounds like quite a charecter. I really enjoyed the look of joy on my 3.5 year old sons face when he opened his ...
Holiday Gifts
Asked by M.K. from Eugene
on October 7, 2007
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It's almost that time of year again. I am so tired of family giving my children expensive gifts that they use like 4 times. It feels like such as waste. Does anyone ha...
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- We had finally had it last year too! We just asked everyone that if they felt inclined to purchase gifts for my children we would appreciate it if it was learning app...
- For many years , since my children (who are parents now) were small and money was to say the least nonexistant... we have requested that gifts be made, not purchased o...
- When I was a child many years ago my family chose a maximum dollar amount to be spent so that everyone would get a comparable present and no one would go in debt. ...
