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Favorite Camping Food?
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on June 24, 2011
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My daughter and I are going to a camping family reunion tomorrow for two nights. I still have not grocery shopped, and am coming up completely blank about ideas for fo...
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- Fajita's... cook the chicken beforehand, cut up the onions and peppers and mix it all together in a large ziploc.Then all you have to do is heat it up and serve in wra...
- I like primitive camping (tent/sleeping bag), so I take stuff that doesn't have to be kept cold - jerky, granola/cereal bars, fruit, canned beans, bread/crackers, pean...
- Sandwich wraps: Deli ham and thin sliced cheese(pack in a cooler) package of tortillas container Philly veggie cream cheese spread (keep in cooler) plastic knives...
Something Other than the Old Cookie and Snicker Salad.
Asked by M.O. from Minneapolis
on July 15, 2008
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I am preparing to go to a family reunion, for four days each family group (7 kids) have to prepare a lunch or supper meal for that day. Anyways all the salads I make a...
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- Delicious dessert fruit salad: 1 can peach pie filling 1 box frozen strawberries w/juice- thawed(do not drain) couple sliced bananas can mandarin oranges- drained ...
- This one is very good with some fruit too... Pretzel-Pineapple Salad 2 cups crushed pretzels 1 cup sugar 1 cup melted butter 8 oz. cream cheese 3/4 cup powdere...
- I like to make a strawberry trifle. Cut up 2 Sarah Lee pound cakes strawberries 2 pkg. vanilla pudding (mixed with milk - amount on pkg) 8 oz cool whip strawberr...
Breakfast for 25 People
Asked by S. from Detroit
on June 28, 2008
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I have a family reunion next week and I'm in charge of making breakfast for 25 children and adult ages 2yo to 70yo. I need food & drink ideas that are easy to make. A...
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- Hi S. That would be a ton of pancakes, so I started thinking breakfast breads, muffins, some cereal. But your breakfast being monday the breads could get moldy unrefr...
- I always like the make your own breakfast wraps.... Eggs... Tortilla shells smokey links salsa shredded cheese and fruit (cantalope or honeydew)
- Scrambled eggs and bacon. Or, if you must, sausages. Eggs take up little space, so a couple dozen would fit. Same with a couple pkgs of bacon. A few cans of Orange...
Meals for a Crowd
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on August 2, 2011
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Hi Moms,
We are having a week long family reunion and I'd love ideas for delicious, relatively easy meals for a crowd (about 15). We'll do some classic grilling/potat...
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- yogurt parfait (15 disposable clear plastic cups, some yogurt, some cereal and fruit. I just read a recipie for "pull away cinnamon rolls" that were faked by cutti...
- This Creme Brulee French Toast is SO good! And it's put together the night before--so all you do is bake, serve & throw the 9x13 pan (or two) in the dishwasher! ht...
- When we had a family reunion, we had each individual family group take one day and they planned and cooked the evening meal so that way one person didn't get stuck in ...
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...
Orlando Vacation
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on April 15, 2009
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I just have a couple of questions about traveling. We are trying to plan an orlando vacation, money is tight but its a family reunion type of thing so we would like to...
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- Car seats are available at an additional cost from most major car rental companies. Some people prefer to bring their carseats and have the children sit in them on the...
- Hi, my name is S. and I own the Dream Dinners on 620. I have taken my kids to Disneyworld or land every year for the past 10. You will gate check you stroller when y...
- Hello M. S, I can maybe answer a few of your questions. In regards going to Disney, take a plastic cup with you, so you can fill it up with water from water fountains...
Potluck Ideas and Dump Cake Recipes
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on August 12, 2010
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I am going to a potluck family reunion saturday and need some ideas of what food to take. I need something pretty cheap and easy to make (i'm not much of a cook). I al...
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- Buffalo & Teriyaki Chicken Wings. Cook jointed wings the night before on a cookie sheet under the broiler (if you feel like flipping them), or bake at 450 (if you d...
- For a side dish - would do artichoke salsa (with chips). It needs to chill for at least 30mins, so I would make it the night before, but it tavels well and can be ser...
- I always take dessert to my church potlucks. Try brownies, cookies or a cake - and they travel well!
Tired of Extended Family Birthday Parties...am I Wrong?
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on July 27, 2008
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Ok, here is another in-law question for all you mommies out there. My husband's extended family gets together about once every two months to celebrate birthdays. Thi...
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- S., In our family, it is my side of the family that has the frequent extended family get togethers, and I see all your valid points. I would suggest you continue t...
- I thought I was the only one!!! My hubby's family does this as well!!! It drives me (and him) crazy! His aunt and adult cousin and her HUGE family that seem to be t...
- Gosh, we would love to come - you know how much we enjoy spending time with y'all, but with the economy the way it is, we've had to cut out all entertainment - the pri...
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...
Advice for a Long Car Trip with 2 Kids
Asked by A.V. from Duluth
on April 13, 2008
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I am looking for any advice or suggestions for taking a long car trip with a 2 year old and almost 4 year old. My husband and I are planning a trip for a family reunio...
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- I agree that doing most of your driving at night is a good idea. My boyfriend and I just drove to Florida for Spring Break (a 23 hour car ride) with our 5 children (a...
- Hi A., Don't know if this is an option or not, but when we use to take long trips with our little ones we would try to make most of the trip at night while they wer...
- I have two kids (and one on the way) and we took a trip to the Florida Keys this past New Year. Our trip was a total of 28 hours drive time and we made a couple stops ...
