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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 ...
Alternatives to Baby Shower Games
Asked by J.T. from Grand Rapids
on January 10, 2010
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I am planning my first baby shower ever for the end of this month for a friend of mine due in March! Everything is coming together well, however, I am wondering about...
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- My Neice's shower they set a timer for 5-10 or 15 mins and whos ever gift she was opening got a gift. And for any leftover gifts or the door prizes they had everyone ...
- Hello I game I play at all of those type of events use fake money you can get some off the internet copy on colored paper the theme colors of the party. Pass out a ce...
- Have everyone write advice to the mom or a message to the little one, on cards or cute paper that you provide then put it all in a scrapbook or pretty box.
Making Baby Shower (For Baby #2) Special
Asked by C.T. from Seattle
on April 2, 2008
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I'm hosting my sister-in-law's baby shower in a few weeks. She's having a little girl and has had a hard 2nd pregnancy. She co-hosted my baby shower and amazed the g...
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- Corvilla: There is a WONDERFUL bakery in Silverlake (Everett) called L'Artisan French bakery. My friend and her busband own it. Her husband is from France and is the...
- You could buy a cute frame and mat, and have everyone that attends the shower write a blessing for the new baby or even just write her name on it. It might be cool to...
- I just went to a baby shower for #2 for a friend. They did the cutest thing. When people arrived they were asked to cut a piece of ribbon to what ever length they want...
Unique Baby Shower Games And/or Activities
Asked by L.M. from Reno
on April 15, 2008
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Hi, moms!
I love this site and just know that with all your ideas and experiences, this is the best place to ask this question!
I am 36 weeks pregnant and my best fr...
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- since you already have 2 kids your really going to have to multi-task, what about a "multi-tasking" game. Maybe holding a phone and a "baby" while you put socks into ...
- We gave each guest a peice of bubble gum and they had 30 seconds or 1 minute (you choose the time) to sculpt the unchewed gum into a baby. The ladies had alot of fun ...
- I went to my sil's shower and they did the paint the onesies. I thought that was very neat. It got everyone together more and allowed everyone to not worry about tho...
Need Advice Aboout School Fundraiserd
Asked by J.F. from Greensboro
on February 15, 2009
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I have recently been asked to organize a silent auction at my sons school. I have never attended a silent auction for a school before. I am going to do themed baskets ...
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- I actually organized a fundraiser for my children's preschool. The baskets per class are perfect. Some other ideas are game night, movie night with Blockbuster GC, p...
- They did this at my daughters school. There were bottles, bibs, burp clothes, wipes, rattles, blankets, bottle cleaners, lotion, powder, onsies, socks, nail clippers,...
- sometimes teachers will donate a tea party for girls or basketball game for a group of friends, popular teachers can bring in the bids, can be lunch with the teacher, ...
Bachelorette Party
Asked by K.R. from Sherman
on April 7, 2011
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I am the Matron of Honor and my bride is funding her wedding herself. so they dont have ANY money for thier honeymoon! Barely enough to cover a little bed and breakfas...
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- A friend of mine was recently married, an older couple with grown kids and young grandchildren. They requested guests to offer a cash donation for an upcoming surgery ...
- One of my friends had everything so I threw a little get together at a restaurant and informed everyone on the invite that gift cards/cash was the norm and they deliv...
- Because this is not traditional, you will have people that will be uncomfortable. You don't want their discomfort to be attributed to the bride. I would plan regular...
Slumber Party Ideas for 11 Year Old
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on January 14, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Well, I've seen tons of questions and responses about birthday parties, but none about slumber parties. I promised my soon to be 11 year old a slumber par...
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- Pizza is always the food of choice at our slumber parties, probably because we do "make your own pizza." I usually make the pizza dough in the bread machine ahead of t...
- One thing we have done at slumber parties is a fashion show, have each girl bring a "fashion outfit" and they get to get their hair and make-up done and all walk the "...
- How aobut a taco bar for dinner...and a waffle bar for breakfast--my daughter went to a party las tmonth were the mom made a bunch of waffles then had blueberries, str...
Family Reunion Games
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on June 27, 2011
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Hello, Sister-Moms! Here I am again seeking your help and wisdom, you all have helped me so much in the past. Does anyone know any simple, inexpensive games or activit...
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- We had our 1st family reunion last year. We were clueless for activities. I just happened to find a box full of marshmallow guns at a yard sale. There were 25 of them ...
- Try the toilet paper square game. We used it in sorority rush to try to get different groups of girls talking. What you do is pass around a roll of TP, and, not tell...
- Ask people to bring "white elephants" things they dont want wrapped up so you cant see what they are. you could auction these off OR use them as funny prizes. Bingo i...
How to unclog a milk duct while breastfeeding?
Asked by A.M. from Grand Rapids
on September 9, 2007
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Hi Ladies, I need some help. I've had a clogged milk duct for about three days now and it wont go away! Its not infected yet and yesterday I thought it was getting bet...
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- Maybe your bra is too tight. Or the underwire (if there is one is causing it). You can take "phytolacca", a homeopathic remedy to help elevate symptoms and preven...
- Clogged ducts can turn into mastitis. I haven't read other advice you may have received, but watch for a fever. You can have mastitis without some of those symptoms th...
- What works for me is when I nurse my baby, at the same time I massage the clog toward the nipple.
The School Giftwrap Fundraiser: My Vent. Care to Chime In?
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on October 7, 2011
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Bah Humbug! How I don't like the School Giftwrap Fundraiser. With multiple kids in school and overpriced items I don't want or need, I do not look forward to this tim...
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- Just make a donation in lieu of buying things and be done with it. If you have a better idea and the time and energy to run a different fundraiser, I'm sure that the f...
- I concur. I HATE all those things. However, I have to say that out of all the "fund raiser" sales that they do, the wrapping paper is the best of the lot. The paper...
- I'm going through that now too. The kids drive me batty, but I have a strict NO policy. I'm not guilting my co-workers or family into buying something they don't wan...
