Friends: Halo

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Opinions on Halo Video Game

Curious if anyone knows much about the video game Halo. My son is visiting my in-laws and his grandmother bought him Halo 4, is it appropriate for a 9 year old? I would never buy it for him, I'm not a fan of violent video games. I've read studies on the affects of violent video games, but I'm not familiar with this one and would appreciate any practical mommy feedback you can offer.

Birthday Parties

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Birthday parties...They Aren't What They Use to Be When I Was Young.

I certainly love to make my children feel special on their birthday, and I can throw a great party at home with great food and fun, but is that enough anymore? Once again I find myself trying to keep up with the Jones's. UGH. Over the last year we've been invited to a number of birthday parties. All of which were major "events". A tumble and cheer party, a great wolf lodge party, Run,jump and play party, Etc. My daughter is turning 6 soon, so I looked into these places as I want my kids to have it all too. Soooooo, I learn that the...