Family Reunions
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Gift for 90 Yr Old Grandmother
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on September 27, 2008
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We are having a mini-family reunion and 90th birthday party for my grandmother in November. What are some good ideas for a nice & thoughtful gift? We don't see each ...
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- A nice framed picture of your family or perhaps a home movie or something that she can look. Or a "scrapbook" with lots of family pictures.
- We had the same celebration for my grandmother's 90th (9/29/07 in Maine)! Our family did something similar to what Ruth described. We sent out emails (letters to so...
- While we were waiting to eat, we played a fun game where we had 20 questions about my grandmother's life such as where she was born, how her tooth got knocked out, fav...
Cruise First Timers
Asked by J.S. from New York
on August 30, 2011
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Trying to organize a family re-union cruise from both west and east coasts but I've never been on a cruise before. There are so many options- my head is whirling. Whe...
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- My wife and I are going on out 18th cruise in January. If you are having people come from both west and east coasts, I'd do the caribbean. There just isn't that much...
- What a perfect idea for a family reunion. It is overwhelming to sort out the options but it will be a great time. Good advice below....Have fun!
- I just got back from a cruise with my 4-y.o. and 16-month-old. We sailed on Norwegian. I don't know about it being the Motel 6 of cruise lines, but we chose it becau...
Side Dish
Asked by S. from Dallas
on September 10, 2008
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Hey Moms,
I need a good side dish recipe for my husband's family reunion this Sat. Let me know of anything thing you have have that's classic or "new school"!
T...
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- I make Texas Caviar. 1 package of frozen blackeyed peas water 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 Tbs salt (optional) 2 teas sugar 1/4 teas group red pe...
- This is a salad I take to gatherings and it is always a hit: 1 bag Cole Slaw Mix (don't use the dressing) 1 head of broccoli - chopped 1 medium can crushed pineap...
- Mardi-Gras Salad-----This is a marinaded salad and is such a hit{my brother in law loves me for bringing this}Also you can add more or less of the veggies to control w...
Transporting Chicken Chili by Car for a Long Drive?
Asked by L.D. from Detroit
on June 4, 2012
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My family reunion is this Saturday. I was wondering how I could transport it hot for an hour? Is it possible? I'm making it in a crockpot and will probably plug it ...
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- they have plugs for the car where u can put your normal wall outlet plugs... ide plug it in the car.. put in a secure position so it doesnt fall and put a towel or som...
- I wouldn't worry about transporting a hot dish for an hour. If you had said five hours, that would be a problem. But for just an hour, here's what I would do. Cook the...
- I don't suppose you have a crock pot like mine where the lid clamps shut. Greatest thing every invented because even if it tips nothing comes out. Anyway I just plug...
Long Car Ride
Asked by R.M. from Colorado Springs
on May 24, 2010
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We're driving to a family reunion in a couple of weeks about 10 hours from here. How on earth can I entertain my 14 month-old, who's not a big car sleeper, in the car?...
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- Kid's CDs (Just Me Music makes CDs with your child's name in it and my kids just LOVE that - the Veggie Tales Silly Songs Cd is really adorable and the high pitched vo...
- DVD player for sure, books, snacks, water, sing songs together, take an iPod full of Raffi or something and plug it in to the car or give her the headphones (people th...
- Some of the best entertainment comes from kitchen drawers and cabinets! Slotted spoons, spaghetti servers, wooden spoons, tupperware containers with lids, etc. They ar...
Guilty
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on October 15, 2010
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So my hubby was sick in the hospital and should be released today. He has Pneumonia and was dehydrated...Sorry to stereotype but he is a typical man and doesn't go to...
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- Definately go. For me, a weekend all alone would be the best prescription for recuperating. Have fun, C.
- YES!!!! while it is a bummer he was in the hospital he is out now and it doesn't sound like he is on his death bed, you have the kids taken care of so he can't complai...
- GO :-) Enjoy the quiet time. he's an adult and should act like one. not fair to make things harder on YOU because he's not willing to Take Care of himself!
Do I Let My Husband Go on a Trip WITHOUT Me?
Asked by K.L. from Las Vegas
on May 21, 2008
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My husband was a Marine and every couple of years or so his squadron gets together for a little reunion. In July they are having a weekend get together in Oregon. The...
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- Hey K., If it were me I would definitely let my husband go. Look, if I were invited to go on a girls trip and go bar hopping I wouldn't want my husband to go. It's ...
- First of all, I know how you feel. My husband has a very active social life and I've been left out of many trips, etc. I used to get really upset when he would do th...
- Hi K., My husband rides a bike and often goes on "runs" with the guys. I get told from time to time, "no skirts". He is so cool isn't he???? Anyway, whenever I fee...
Empty Handed
Asked by S.. from Orlando
on June 17, 2010
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I'm headed to a family reunion this weekend. It's a BBQ and the hosting family are awesome cooks and will be taking care of all of the food and said not to bring anyth...
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- I was going to suggest a water slide thing that you can buy from Wal-Mart.....the one where you hook up the hose and they run and slide on their tummies! Kids love i...
- bubbles are a pain in the butt at our house. Don't get me wrong the kids do get them but then they want to blow them all around the food. sigh...... I would suggest ...
- Maybe bring t-shirts and paints and let all the kids make a family reunion shirt to take home.
Help! My Son and I Have Herpangina
Asked by J.M. from Honolulu
on July 25, 2009
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My son and I have Herpangina and I have never been more sick in my life. My son's started 7 nights ago and mine started 4 nights ago. My main concern is that we have...
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- The best I could recommend is to get on VEMMA. Vemma is Vitamins, Essential Minerals, Mangosteen, Aloe and decaf green tea. The mangosteen has many healing propertie...
- Have you been to this site? It seems pretty clear. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1113.html
- If you have never been more sick in your life and it's a viral infection, please don't get on a plane and give it to everybody else. Do you want everybody on the plan...
Healthy Boundaries
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on July 19, 2009
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We are hosting my husband's big family reunion at our house...Because there are some milestone anniversaries with a vow renewal ceremony as part of our big "shin dig"...
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- I would sit down with your husband and calmly explain to him that with everything else going on, pregnancy included, that you need him to ask them to stay somewhere e...
- I would definately say no also! With them having an extra kid, you being pregnant, them not helping out to clean up, and the party being at your house...I would tell m...
- J., You are being very reasonable, especially after the what happened last time they were in town. While I'm sure you've explained to your husband your concerns, i...
