Holiday Traditions
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Dallas Christmas Lights Event
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on November 18, 2010
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I know that last year we went downtown for a Holiday show and it was great. I can't seem to find anything online this year. Any ideas or suggestions please share. Also...
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- www.metroplexbaby.com The Top Scoop On This And Next Week's DFW Events Looking for Santa? Click here for the Scoop on Holiday Events - we are adding more daily so ...
- The original Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas is having the tree unveiling this Saturday. The windows referred to below are for kids to crawl through, very big hit la...
- The Charlie Brown Christmas is at the Gaylord. Last year it was the Grinch. It was wonderful! IT is supposed to be even better this year!
How Do You Store Your Christmas Books?
Asked by W.R. from Roanoke
on January 9, 2012
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Hi moms! My kids have accumulated lots of Christmas books. It seems weird to keep them out year round with the other books, but what else do I do with them? Store t...
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- Why not store them with the other books? We keep our shelves very much the way the local library keeps theirs- we have similar topics and sometimes authors grouped to...
- I keep them on my son's bookshelf with all of his other books year round. Too much of a hassle for me to sort out which ones need to be put up for which season.
- I put Christmas books and DVDs away with decorations; they happen to be stored on a shelf in the kitchen cabinet, not even in a box. They are easy to get to if we hap...
Halloween-Why Do YOU Celebrate
Asked by M.T. from Nashville
on October 26, 2012
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Most holidays have meanings and a significant reason why it is recognized - coming of age, independence from country, freedom, salvation, death and life, etc. Apart f...
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- Just to celebrate fall time and have some fun. It's a great fun holiday for kids...when else do you get to dress in costumes! It has no deep meaning and that's ok.
- It is one night that you get to dress up and be silly. You dont have to worry about what anyone thinks about you. You are treated equally.... each house gives you ca...
- I don't understand why people celebrate this, actually . I plan to lock the door on Halloween night, honestly I am scared with the costumes etc. The trick and treat p...
Am I the Only One W/no Thanksgiving Plans??
Asked by M.P. from Grand Forks
on November 23, 2011
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just wondering...i really don't have ANY plans. just gonna be at home w/my little boy & my little dog - thankful immensely for them both! but no one's coming over & ...
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- I skipped it once in college. I didn't even go home! It was absolutely glorious since all my roomies and most of the other students went home. I think I made a simple ...
- We'll be at home as usual. Dh's parents will be celebrating with us because they never have anywhere else to go either. Although last year they hosted.....and the tu...
- No, you are not alone. Our plans fell through due to illnesses in the family. My son and his wife were hosting turkey day but became ill. Hubby is doing chemo treat...
Thanksgiving 2011 in Portland, or - What to Do?
Asked by D.I. from Portland
on September 13, 2011
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Hi - I moved with my two little boys and husband to the Portland OR area January of this year. Because of that, I don't know what the events are around town for Thank...
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- Zoolights and The Grotto have been mentioned. There is also the tree lighting at Pioneer Square. On Thanksgiving morning, there is a Turkey Trot race in the zoo. Th...
- You'll find info on the Internet at the Portland Chamber of Commerce Site and the Portland Visitors' site. There may be other sites too. Try googling things to do in...
- The Oregon Zoo opens its Zoolights on Thanksgiving weekend and it is always lots of fun and a great tradition for lots of families. There are train rides and hot cocoa...
Thanksgiving Ideas
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on November 8, 2007
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Anyone have any ideas on what my daughter and I can do on Thanksgiving? Her dad is going to his girlfriend's house for Thanksgiving (and Christmas) so that leaves Elli...
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- I was in the same boat when my son was your daughters age. We had a "date" night so to speak. He was not fond of turkey so instead, we made his favorite dinner which...
- I know the feeling. On holidays I am an emotional mess because I do not have family here. What I usually do is see what my friends are doing and go to their house. Som...
- I would trade places with you in a heartbeat. My kids father is taking by 2 boys-16 months and 3 years old for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Perhaps you can be creative...
MIL & Thanksgiving
Asked by M.B. from Springfield
on November 7, 2008
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Okay Moms,I need your help!
To say my MIL and I don't get along is an understatement but I wont go into that. What I need help on is surviving the holiday season! ...
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- Oh boy...what a mess. I am fortunate to have 2 MILs...YES 2. My husband's mother and his stepmother. His mom and I get along but she would always say things around m...
- You are certainly not alone! I've been going through this for YEARS! YOU should not have to deal with this at all. Your husband should talk to his mother. My husband ...
- mb, let me say first here is a big hug to get you going. I have had these same issues at our home. Here is something we did a few years ago. it was a huge hit. as...
Where to Sit on Santa's Lap in the City?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on December 18, 2009
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I have not taken my daughter to sit on Santa's lap before - but she's 4 now I think it's only fair to give it a shot. But the thought of dealing with Navy Pier doesn'...
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- The Santa at Bloomingdales on Michigan is fantastic we have gone for the past 4 years, my Daughter is now 5 years old. Line gets long, however the picture is a lovely ...
- We've always gone to Santa's House at Kriskindlemarket. It's a few blocks west of Macy's. You can take photos or they will do it for you (for a fee).
- The Santa at the HIP (Harlem-Irving Plaza) was wonderful this year. Real beard, super friendly and they also give you a coupon for a free mini-cookie (BIG HIT FOR THE...
Christmas Cookie Recipes????Activities???
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on December 15, 2010
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I have 3 kiddos and am planning on really making it a special holiday week next week for Christmas...I want todo all kinds of Christmas acitivies with them at home. I...
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- Make homemade Christmas ornaments and let them paint away. There are recipes all over the internet and require the most basic ingredients. String popcorn, make paper ...
- google "no bake cookies" and tons of them come up. they are super easy for the kids to make. good luck and have fun!!!
- Construction paper - Christmas trees, either you cut out or them, decorated with scraps of construction paper and use stips of foil for garland! Cut out and asseble s...
Christmas Traditions
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on November 30, 2010
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Hi Moms...
I'm looking for xmas traditions to start with my family. Here is a little background: we are a family of 5 - mom, dad, 4yo, 2yo, and 8 month old and we ju...
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- Christmas eve day we bake and decorate cookies for santa, Christmas eve night my family goes and looks at the Christmas lights before it's off to bed! Christmas day we...
- how about a new pair of PJ's to open on Christmas Eve :) To this day I love to get my new PJ's from my Grandmother, she tried one year to not give us grandkids new p...
- We read about the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve. We bake cookies while listening to Christmas music and deliver it to neighbors. We adopt an angel from an angel tre...
