4th of july tradition
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What Are You Doing with Your Family for the 4Th of July?
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on July 1, 2006
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Hi moms,
This will be my son's first 4th of July (well the first one he can sort of enjoy). I know there are probably tons of stuff happening over the metroplex th...
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- I like www.guidelive.com for DFW area festivals, parades and family things to do.
- I would recommend that you check out www.dallasmorningnews.com and click on 4th of july. It will give you a list of things that are happening in everytown in the DFW ...
- My family and I have a tradition of going to Addison's Kaboomtown. We get a room at one of the local hotels - Marriott Quorum or Residence Inn has great views, make s...
No Alcohol at July 4Th Party
Asked by S.Q. from Chicago
on May 24, 2009
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We host an annual 4th of July party for about 50-60 people including friends, family and neighbors. In the past, drinks flowed from about noon until the wee hours of t...
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- I'm not sure if you have children or not but I think you are setting a wonderful example for them in addition to the people in your family dealing with alcohol issues ...
- I think you should let people know not to bring alcohol and if they do tell them to put it in their car. This is your house and you have the say so. If people can't ha...
- You don't have to explain anything to anyone on why you are having a "Dry 4th of July". For the invites, being specific as you stated bring a side dish, also state th...
4Th of July
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on July 2, 2010
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Hi, Me and my hubby have different opinions about fireworks. My older son is 3 and 4moths old. He LOVES watching the fireworks, so my hubby thinks is a good idea to bu...
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- my son is 4 and since he was 2 we have let him do sparlkers, and then we tell him that only daddy can light the others ones, he does his splakers and then when thoes a...
- Yesterday, I seen a report on the news about fireworks. It said that the hot part of a sparkler reaches 1200 degrees F. Children should not be playing with fireworks...
- Do you mean the sparklers? I would have no problem letting my 3 1/2 use one of those.
JFF How Do You Celebrate 4Th of July?
Asked by M.B. from Sacramento
on May 29, 2011
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What do you do? How do you celebrate?
Not sure what we will do.
Sometimes we have a bbq, go to a party or watch fireworks.
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- We usually go to the fireworks at our local university campus (Florida Atlantic University).
- my mom always has a huge bash, which is great as she is out in the country. we do potluck so she doesn't have too much work to do. last year the fireworks got rained o...
- We go to the Plano parade the morning of the 4th. We have been in it when people want to use my convertible. Then we chill out the rest of the day and about 6pm go...
Birthday Party in May or June...Actual Birthday in July
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on August 7, 2011
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My daughter LOVES the zoo and would go there everday if allowed. For the last couple years she has been asking me to have her birthday party at the zoo. I have alway...
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- Why not, IMO. I have 2 daughters, one's bday is Jul 26 one's is Sept 28. We are having a joint bday party for them Aug 19. Because money is tight and even just having ...
- We started half birthdays when my daughter was six months not because it was hot or anything but because it is fun to do. At six months old, I cut a cupcake in half a...
- My son's bday is ALSO in July. When he's a teen, it'll be great. CURRENTLY: Families get together/ have personal time over 4th of July weekend, and half his friends...
Family Holiday Traditions
Asked by A.C. from Muncie
on July 4, 2011
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My kids are young (1,3 & 5) so we are just kind of starting with all of this...July 4th has me thinking because we were trying to figure out what to do tomorrow!!! (W...
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- Just spending time with our kids and Grandkids and family is a tradition we like. As long as we are all together that is all that counts. This 4th 3 out of our 5 kids ...
- Air conditioning. At night we blow up the back yard until we run out or the police tell us to stop. Why oh why didn't I check out such laws before I built this h...
- I'll start with the fourth since this is the most recent holiday!!! For the 4th, my hubby and his best friend buy fireworks and we set them off at our house (day befor...
Help! My Children Have the Same Birthday!
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on September 26, 2008
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My 3 year old and baby were born on the same day...I know, I know. I want my kids to see it as positive and special through the years. The question is, what are some t...
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- Two of my four kids have the same birthday,too. But they are 10 years apart, one a boy and one a girl, so it's not really the same. They are 21 and 31 now and they thi...
- I actually grew up in this situation. My youngest brother and I were born on the same day - eight years apart. Other than the fact that I was really hoping for a sis...
- Hi A., My kids' birthdays are March 22 and March 25. Daughter is 4. Son is 2. First I have to say that while I LOVE birthdays and make a big deal out of them, ...
Cultural Traditions
Asked by N.M. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2011
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I was raised around a Japanese culture. Even though I'm Caucasian, my Japanese husband teases me for being more Japanese than he. ;)
This past week we had our b...
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- Allow me to step up on my soapbox for a moment. I think it's sad that so many of our traditions have been lost altogether. I applaud you for keeping your alive. That...
- We light bayberry candles on the Winter Solstice for good luck. We have a fire in our fire pit for the Summer Solstice. We sometimes put a dish of food out for the g...
- I grew up with the legendary Pickle ornament on the Christmas Tree. Whoever finds it gets a special gift. We were always told it was an old German tradition, but dis...
Okay to Take 4 Month Old to Fireworks Show?
Asked by K.C. from Los Angeles
on June 26, 2008
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hiya mamas! i am a mother of a 10 yr old & 4 month old. i am wondering what your thoughts are on taking the baby to a 4th of july fireworks show? i'm a little hesitant...
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- It depends on the baby, some are more sensetive than others. If you have the baby covered, cover her ears a bit, It should be ok. The dog probably wasn't bolding fr...
- I think that it really depends on your daughter. My older son was really sensitive to loud noises and hated them; my younger son had no troubles with them. Different...
- You will never know until you try. My son saw fireworks when he was about 4 months old too and he absolutely loved them. We still take him to see fireworks at Angel St...
Share Your Ideas of Family Gatherings & Traditions
Asked by C.M. from Detroit
on September 13, 2010
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Hello Mama's
I have tried to pull my and my in-laws families together once a month for game nights, family dinners ect in order to create a family tradition(i have ...
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- In my family and my in-laws family, the gatherings are at the family matriarchs house. She is the one that is the glue that holds everyone together. She is the one p...
- Could you meet at a restaraunt in the area. Or maybe a park. Then everyone would have to help a bit or at least pay for their part of the check.
- Some people don't feel like they can plan or host such events.....so I would leave it at that..... As for activities.......I would suggest cards, board games, kick ...
