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Baby Shower Planning
Asked by S.S. from Pensacola
on January 9, 2009
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Hi Moms
I am planning a baby shower for a great friend, I want to make it very special for her, so I would like to hear any of your great ideas to help me with the pl...
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- Hi S., I have a unique and thoughtful gift idea that will work wonderfully for a baby shower. I create custom cast shadowboxes and statues out of baby hand and foot...
- baby showers can be so much fun. When I had my baby shower ( & ones for cousins in the family) everyone young and old really loved playing a few small games during lun...
- Hello S.~ Wow the other moms have great Ideas thus far!!! But I just wanted to give you a gift Idea. My best friend threw my baby shower and I have to say that she ...
How Do I Back Out of Baby Shower Plans?
Asked by T.J. from Norfolk
on March 23, 2009
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My aunt, who is now pregnant, and I were raised as sisters. She was the witness at my wedding (small wedding) and she also christened my daughter. We were very close, ...
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- i would just tell the friends or my sister that i can't do it. hopefully one of thm will dit instead. it doesnt have to cost much at all. have it someones house wit...
- I understand your feelings are hurt & you're annoyed. One thing I'd like to point out is that you need to remember that she is pregnant! She is consumed with her own h...
- I think that you need to talk to her, be honest about your feelings and ask why she has been acting like that with you. It looks like something is bothering her and sh...
Advice with Baby Shower Planning
Asked by S.M. from Milwaukee
on January 9, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am throwing a baby shower for my sister in law in early February. We're expecting over 40 guests since this is her first child, but here is where I ne...
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- Hi, I would definitely take those who offered to help up on their offers. I would start w/ choosing a theme for the shower, (brunch, lunch, apps, pizza, subs, etc). ...
- I would stick with finger foods (mini sandwiches, cut-up fruit, baby carrots, baby pickles, brownies, mini muffins, cupcakes, etc.) and ask those who offered to help w...
- Center pieces can don't have to expensive- go to the dollar store- You can buy the glass bowls then get a bag of the clear glass rocks. Pick up some tee lights in a ba...
Need Help Getting My 6 Year Old to Take Care of Herself and Her Belongings
Asked by J.A. from Boston
on July 28, 2008
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I am having difficulty getting my 6 year old to take care of herself and her belongings. I constantly find her things (shoes, toys, clothes) all over the house and sh...
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- I have a 7.5 year old son who had the same problem. Here's what I did. If it wasn't put away, it taken taken and put in a trash bag - I didn't care what it was - sho...
- J., keep taking deep breaths and count to 10, it's going to be a long ride! Or not. My daughter is/was the same. She came into my life at 5 1/2yrs and the biggest job ...
- Hi J., I really need to know how to have my 9 year old pick up after himself. Is there any way you could let me know after you get your responses. That'd be great! If ...
5 Year Old Making Me Nuts
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on December 4, 2008
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I think i may need some parenting classes however im just kind of wanting to let off some steam here to other moms. My 5 year old knows how to push my buttons as most ...
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- Your daughter could be sensitive to food dyes and preservatives. Check out www.feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit organization whose purpose is to infor...
- First of all start with your doctor. Have her checked for ADHD. The doctor will evaluate her and then refer you to a counselor or medical treatment. Unless there ar...
- oooh wow! First of all, the spankings will work if done consistently and with love, not out of anger. However, it sounds like she may have ADHD...only a dr can s...
5-Year-old. Hyper or Normal?
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on June 23, 2011
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My 5-year-old is having increasing trouble entertaining himself before he wants TV again. He is showing increased lack of impulse control, like say BOOP and bouncing a...
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- Ok, here's a thought.... When is his last snack? If you gave us more detail about snack times and what he is eating, that may have some clues. What I am getting...
- My kids are off the wall a couple of times per day within their allowed limits (my 3 year old has sprinted between the kitchen and the entry way about 25 times right n...
- I have twin 6 year old boys and one is VERY much like this. Always has been. He does fine if I structure his time. That doesn't mean I entertain him the whole day, but...
Planning a Baby Shower
Asked by S.J. from Charlottesville
on October 25, 2009
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My sister in law is due in March. My mom and I want to throw her a baby shower since her mother is unwilling to do it. My question is: what cute games, snacks, decor...
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- I chose to have mine at my church fellowship hall - it's free and more cost effective than renting a guest house or community center - and you don't have to clean up y...
- Whatever you do, please do not embarass her by doing the measuring tape! You know, measuring her around to see how big she is! Not good!! There are a lot of fun gam...
- Here's one game idea - have a long ribbon or string that people must cut a piece from...the length of the piece is of their choice, but they are trying to get a piece ...
Baby Shower
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on September 15, 2006
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Does anyone have any suggestion on giving a baby shower I'm planning a surprise shower for my friend and I need some ideas to what kind of games to play and what kind ...
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- I like the idea of asking everyone to bring their favorite child-time book. This is a great way to kick start the baby's book collection. I am also a sucker for the...
- Have everyone bring a picture of themselves; so when your baby is born you can have a "baby shower scrapbook" with the pics and names of everyone so that she can learn...
- Hello, have you aleady gotten this request taken care of, If not I have some information for you.
Need Help in Planing a Twin Baby Shower
Asked by B.C. from Altoona
on March 12, 2008
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My daughter is having twins a boy and a girl in June.she has 2 children 5 and 2. Does anyone one have any ideas on planning a twin baby shower and how do I include my ...
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- HUmmm I really don't know if I could help but, I can tell you that I am a mom of twin with 2 older children ages 9 &6. My mom had planned a surprise shower for me howe...
- You could have an "It Takes Two" themed shower. Everthing would be things that come in pairs. Like 2 Peas in a Pod, Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Socks, Shoes, Gloves, Earri...
- Well this theme is the best I have heard in a while. I love it. I also think that including your two grandchildren in the shower is wonderful. I agree that books are a...
Baby Shower
Asked by M.L. from Shreveport
on January 19, 2007
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Hi how are you all doing? My question is i am about to have my 3rd child and i have never had a baby shower i wanted to know i plan everybodys babyshower i know but no...
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- I organized one and said my "mom" was throwing it. Guess what she took iniciative and handled everything all I had to do was make the guest list. Sometimes people just...
- Absolutly have one! Every baby deserves a party whether it's your 1st or 10th! Since you already have two kids, if you already have pretty much everything you need (li...
- Yes, you know you want that Baby Shower, go for it.
