Special Occasion Clothes
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How Do I Keep My Pants Up?!
Asked by W.R. from Norfolk
on June 6, 2011
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Help! I had my 2nd c-section 4 months ago, and I have this tummy that won't go away. My regular pants won't fit, so I've bought a bigger size. Everything is fine in...
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- I have this problem and I had my last child 6 years ago. My pants drop below my pooch and sag right in the front. It drives me crazy. the only way to stop that is if I...
- I don't have an answer for the pants question, except to say that I'm right there with you, after 4 kids, and 1 c-section. I wear more skirts now, and choose my pants...
- I get my jeans from old navy and I buy a size smaller than what i normally wear that way when they stretch out they fit perfect.
Luncheon for Chirstening
Asked by V.S. from Philadelphia
on April 11, 2012
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Thank you Moms for all of the great advice you have given in the past. New question - we will be having my infant son's baptism in a few weeks followed by a luncheon ...
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- Could you have a neighbor or family member rush back after the Christening to get the food out? That way you can take pictures and linger at the church with friends a...
- I've been in your situation before. Everyone assumes that making the food yourself is the "cheapest" way to go, but . . . you have to consider the cost of the food, f...
- Make something in the crock pot (BBQ meatballs?) and have everything else ready to go & in the fridge. Maybe add a green salad, a fruit platter, cake, bread or rolls...
Sentimental Things- What Do You Keep ?
Asked by S.B. from Gainesville
on May 31, 2010
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Hey ladies. As we all know we are a little bit more sensitive than men, and tend to see meaning in a lot of useless things we don't need but can't seem to throw away :...
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- I have saved all of her first holiday outfits. I also saved her first pair of walking shoes (to later get bronzed). I also saved her cards that she got the first year ...
- i kept my daughters first christmas dress. i kept both of my kids hats from the hospital, their armbands from the hospital as well as mine. i'm the type of person who ...
- He heheheheh yep. We all do this to some degree or another. We were "given" a "time capsule" from the hospital with each of our babies. A metal tin about a foot ta...
Preserving Baby Clothes
Asked by D.O. from Chicago
on September 27, 2008
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I'm getting ready to sell/donate most of my kids clothes, but I want to save some of my favorite outfits from each of the 4 girls so I can pass them on when they start...
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- If you want to make sure it doesn't yellow, you can go to the dry cleaner and have it preserved like you would a wedding dress. I am sure they would do it. I would m...
- D., I once heard that if lothes are packed in black garbage bags that they will keep better because it blocks out any light that over time may be damaging to thr garm...
- I am not really sure that you have to do anything but make sure that it is clean, pressed and dry. I have been putting my baby's outfits in a clothing boxes wrapped i...
Teenager Doesn't Want to Attend Church with the Family.
Asked by H.K. from Phoenix
on April 2, 2009
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My eldest son no longer wants to attend mass with the family. We swtiched to the Sunday night "teen mass" (jazzier music, relaxed dress code) in hopes of enticing him ...
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- Hi H., I will give you my 2 cents. I was raised in a christian family, going to church several times per week and went to all private schools, including college. I t...
- H., that's a tough one, but I think you already know the answer in your heart. While you could guilt him into going (a mom thing, not necessarily a Catholic thing as ...
- I just wanted to add from my experience. I had an Italian catholic father so I know the guilt one can put on a child! He didn’t even need to say a word to me and I...
Godparent Duties?
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on January 21, 2010
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My college roommate has asked me to be the godmother for her little girl. I'm very excited about this as we are like sisters. I would like to make this "duty" specia...
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- In my family, godparents were more like aunts and uncles. They attended all the important events in our lives (although most fall down on the job, my sister's godfath...
- I am a Godmother of 4 children that are not siblings. I cherish this responsibility and though theyre all growing up and dont wanna hang w/me anymore, I make sure I st...
- i really dont know. i havent chosen my daughters godparents. but they would have to be family only!!!! even though i love my friends i would rather it be in the family...
A Special First Buy for Baby Boy
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on February 1, 2010
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I am expecting a baby boy in June and planning on beginning with the shopping. I want to buy something very special first , like something he would really like and kee...
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- I kept a journal for almost every day of my son's first year. My mom gave him a special bear. I didn't really get him anything. I never thought to do that. Som...
- When I was pregnant with my daughter I wrote a journal and wrote down a few things every couple of days of how I was feeling or if we did something in the nursery or s...
- Christy J from Hatom City suggested a Hanky Bonnet. Each of my sons received on of these from my parents and wore on their Baptismal day. Two of my sons have gotten ...
What Should My 4 Year Old Wear?
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on October 31, 2007
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We have a baptisim coming up this Sunday. I don't know what my 4yr old son should wear. Because it is in a church I think he should wear slacks rather than a nice pair...
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- I definitely think NOT jeans! I know some people think it's fine, but it has always seemed disrespectful to me to not dress up when going to church. So yes, I th...
- I am so glad to hear so many people say no jeans! I think even if your son were 4 months old, no jeans. Definitely a pair of khakis. Church is not a casual event, a...
- I think kahkis are appropriate and dressy enough for a 4 yr old they also easy to find in their size. A pair of tan ones mix well with lots of sweaters and shirts.
Baptismal Ceremony for a 7 Year Old
Asked by D.D. from Boston
on April 26, 2009
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My husband (a non-believer) has finally decided to let me baptize my children ages 7 yrs and 8 months. We are Catholic and I was wondering how they would preform the ...
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- My sister and I were baptized at ages 7 and 8 years. It was handled much like an infant ceremony except we stood by the baptismal. We wore white dresses, just like la...
- Hi D., There are slightly different requirements for each diocese. I'm not sure where you're writing from, but in the Diocese of Fall River, if the child is age 8 ...
- Hi, my 18 year old daughter was baptised at the age of 7. When she was born, I could not find a preiest that would perform the rite, because I was unwed! Years later a...
I Need a Tux
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on March 2, 2007
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Hi moms,
I am in need of a tux all white with shoes for my 4 month old lil boy. He is a size 6 months.I am going baptise him and i have to have him wearing white doe...
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- There is a web site its gagas.com they have lots tuxes and dresses for kids. But your renting them they are really cheap. And if you sign up with them they will email ...
- Yes we had our baby a Baby Dedication at 1 yr. We found alittle 3 piece white outfit; pants dress shirt and vest it was so adorable. We also had his 1 yr picture don...
- M.- You may want to check out some of the local thrift or consignment stores. Since those are usually one or two time only outfits they are usually in great shape. A...
