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Family Reunion
Asked by K.N. from San Francisco
on April 18, 2008
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I am hosting a family reunion at my home in August with approx. 35-40 people. I would love some creative ideas and helpful hints. Everyone lives 6 or more hours away ...
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- Hi K., Delagate!!! Since everyone is coming from far away, ask them to bring all the nonparishables...paper products, decorations, chips, beverages, deserts etc. Keep...
- Hi K. I'm very sorry to hear about your brother, my heart goes out to you. I'm glad you're giving your family such a wonderful gift as this reunion. My Dad was one ...
- Dear K. - We had a family reunion some years ago & my suggestion is to make several thjings ahead & freeze, if you have room. Dessert lb. cakes, zucchini &/or carrot ...
Kids Games for a Family Reunion
Asked by J.J. from Altoona
on July 29, 2008
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Hello! I just found out that I am in charge of the kids games for our family reunion this Sat...just looking for some different ideas. The kids range in age from 3 yrs...
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- We always had HUGE family reunions when I was a kid and I remember the sack race and the water balloon tosses! I also remember the shoe pile scramble (all shoes in a ...
- We did a dizzy bat race for our field day for elementary kids and they loved it. We also did a "fill the bucket" race. You will need two lines of children with a buc...
- We always had games at our reunion too. The older kids could do a three legged race. You would need something to tie legs together. Also we did this game where you ...
Family Reunion Food
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on April 19, 2011
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We are having a family reunion this summer in Minnesota and are responsible for dinner one night. We’re thinking of making some pasta dishes, bread and salad but ot...
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- We generally have a family reunion of about that size, too, and at a park that has no electrical outlets, but DOES have a giant bbq grill. If that is an option, my co...
- Take Texas to 'em! If you drive all the way from Texas and don't take a little bbq or Tex Mex you are doing those folks a disservice! How about a good old fashio...
- For dessert, how about fixings for S'mores? Easy, portable, and kids will have a blast? I think the pasta ideas are great. You could also use chicken and shred it ...
Tired of Extended Family Birthday Parties...am I Wrong?
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on July 27, 2008
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Ok, here is another in-law question for all you mommies out there. My husband's extended family gets together about once every two months to celebrate birthdays. Thi...
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- S., In our family, it is my side of the family that has the frequent extended family get togethers, and I see all your valid points. I would suggest you continue t...
- I thought I was the only one!!! My hubby's family does this as well!!! It drives me (and him) crazy! His aunt and adult cousin and her HUGE family that seem to be t...
- Gosh, we would love to come - you know how much we enjoy spending time with y'all, but with the economy the way it is, we've had to cut out all entertainment - the pri...
Breakfast for 25 People
Asked by S. from Detroit
on June 28, 2008
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I have a family reunion next week and I'm in charge of making breakfast for 25 children and adult ages 2yo to 70yo. I need food & drink ideas that are easy to make. A...
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- Hi S. That would be a ton of pancakes, so I started thinking breakfast breads, muffins, some cereal. But your breakfast being monday the breads could get moldy unrefr...
- I always like the make your own breakfast wraps.... Eggs... Tortilla shells smokey links salsa shredded cheese and fruit (cantalope or honeydew)
- Scrambled eggs and bacon. Or, if you must, sausages. Eggs take up little space, so a couple dozen would fit. Same with a couple pkgs of bacon. A few cans of Orange...
Meals for a Crowd
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on August 2, 2011
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Hi Moms,
We are having a week long family reunion and I'd love ideas for delicious, relatively easy meals for a crowd (about 15). We'll do some classic grilling/potat...
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- yogurt parfait (15 disposable clear plastic cups, some yogurt, some cereal and fruit. I just read a recipie for "pull away cinnamon rolls" that were faked by cutti...
- This Creme Brulee French Toast is SO good! And it's put together the night before--so all you do is bake, serve & throw the 9x13 pan (or two) in the dishwasher! ht...
- When we had a family reunion, we had each individual family group take one day and they planned and cooked the evening meal so that way one person didn't get stuck in ...
Mamapedia *Friendships*
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on March 10, 2011
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For anyone who posts regularly on this site, I'm sure you, like me, have developed *cyber-friendships* with other posters... Ladies you tend to see eye to eye with, w...
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- I like the idea of a nametag with our screen names.....some of the names would be fun to see. I have met people through here, to meet up at the playground or pool for...
- I haven't done this here, but I am part of another board that is a mom's group, and we have about 45 members. We are from all over the place - Canada, Israel, and al...
- I actually have met someone on here. She was really nice and her kids were cute. We talked about our similar situations. We haven't hung out since, but I have a job no...
Potluck Ideas and Dump Cake Recipes
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on August 12, 2010
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I am going to a potluck family reunion saturday and need some ideas of what food to take. I need something pretty cheap and easy to make (i'm not much of a cook). I al...
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- Buffalo & Teriyaki Chicken Wings. Cook jointed wings the night before on a cookie sheet under the broiler (if you feel like flipping them), or bake at 450 (if you d...
- For a side dish - would do artichoke salsa (with chips). It needs to chill for at least 30mins, so I would make it the night before, but it tavels well and can be ser...
- I always take dessert to my church potlucks. Try brownies, cookies or a cake - and they travel well!
Recipes?
Asked by A.L. from Wichita
on May 5, 2011
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This is kind of a strange question but...
My family is having a reunion and everyone always brings their own types of food (Meat dish, sides, deserts, etc...) I am ...
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- Switching from pastry to savory can be, uh, difficult. Sticking with dessert: Know how to make truffle stuffed figs? SUPER easy, about $50 per 300 of them (I alw...
- Why not just make a dump cake. It is quick and easy to make. Yellow cake mix,crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling and bake.
- A good friend of mine has a blog called veryculinary.com She designed it as healthy quick recipes for busy families. Most of the meals take less than 30 minuted to pr...
Finger Food Ideas
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 6, 2011
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I need suggestions for two events:
1) Bridal shower - I am thinking bruschetta and some other apps. What would you like to eat if you were at a bridal shower? The...
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- I was going to say stuffed mushroom caps or baked brie for the shower, but the've already been suggested. My other thought is a hot spinach & artichoke dip or a hot s...
- Did you ever make mushroom caps stuffed with hot or sweet sausage? Super yummy! My family always asks me to bring them to every gathering we have. PM me if you'd li...
- I second (third?) cupcakes for the office. Then again, I love cupcakes. I make them with reduced sugar and applesauce for some of the fat, so they're even better for y...
