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Wedding on a Budget!?
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on January 1, 2010
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We are planning an outdoor wedding for May and we are on a strict budget. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to plan a beautiful unique wedding for cheap. ...
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- We had our wedding outdoors at my parents' lakehouse. I thought I would end up saving a ton of money by this DIY method, but ended up spending a ton more. I know it is...
- I married my husband in my (now our) backyard! All the money that I would have put into rentals and flowers, I just put into sprucing up the yard. We kept everything...
- The gazebo in Addison is on Beltline and it's on a wooded trail but also easily visible from the road. I know someone who got married there and they reserved it throug...
Ideas for a Two-year-old's "Car/truck" Birthday Party
Asked by K.M. from Kansas City
on August 12, 2009
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Hello, Mamas:
This has probably been asked before, but I'm trying to plan my son's birthday party coming up in a few weeks. I decided to use a "car/truck" theme (tru...
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- Sounds like a fun party. I just wanted to echo that my 2 yo daughter loves to play with cars, and is infatuated with trucks and motorcycles. Have fun! A.
- I think books are the best party favor and you could tie a sucker and balloon to it if you want. Sounds like you have great ideas for your party. You could make stop...
- As a young girl, I loved my Matchbook cars! I would give everyone the same stuff in each gift bag. It is a car-themed party, so even girls that might not like cars wil...
Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
JFF How to Make My Backyard an Oasis for Me?
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on August 12, 2011
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I spend a lot of time outside w/my little one.
I've just purchases some cute little statues, signs etc.
I have a fun little chandelier thingy.
A park bench,
My ch...
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- I tried to find it on Youtube, but I couldn't! Your post reminded me of the Pier One commercial of the woman in the back yard. The yard looks so inviting and peacefu...
- Put together "rooms" in your backyard. Use the space by the backdoor and the Dining Room. Arrange the grill, table and chair (umbrella if it goes with the table), a ...
- A few people mentioned bird feeders and you say you have a chandelier thingy. I recently saw on pinterest a great little idea where they put bird seed in the cups of ...
Real or Fake Tree? (In Southern States)
Asked by J.P. from Lakeland
on November 5, 2011
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When we lived up north we always had a real tree. My hubby would take the kids and go cut one himself. Ha ha yes kinda like Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase. Well n...
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- Every now and then we splurge on a real tree, but I have a fake one that has served us very well for many, many years. I like the fragrance of a real tree, but they ...
- REAL -always! And I've always lived in Georgia. I've never had a problem with bugs or chemicals or anything. We've had cut your own and cut from farms Leland Cyprus an...
- Fake pre lit tree. Our Garden Ridge had some great sales on Christmas trees on Black Friday, so you could probably get one for a good deal. Or get one half off the day...
Recipes Needed for Son's Bday Cookout
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on June 20, 2008
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Hey ladies!
I am having a party for about 40-60 people for my son's 2nd birthday. We are grilling ribs, k-bobs (chx and steak), wings, mini hambergers and hotdogs. We...
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- Maybe something light, like a jello/whipped cream salad or ambrosia. Something to take the heat off. Have fun!
- What I love is fruit kabobs-cut up a variety of fruit and put on skewer. Then put skewers into a whole pineapple. It makes a beautiful arrangement on the table and is ...
- That sounds great. I would add some fruit. I had lots of fruit at mine and the adults and kids ate it up.
Ideas for Fun Birthday Party Venues
Asked by P.L. from Grand Rapids
on January 7, 2008
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I need some ideas of places to go around the grand rapids area for children's birthday parties. Our house is just too small for all the children my daughter wants to ...
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- Hi P., Two of my kids have had birthday parties at Northstar gymnastics in Rockford. The kids get to run and jump and bounce all while one of the coaches supervises...
- Not sure of the time of year, but we've held birthday parties (and non-birthday parties) in a couple of venues. Ottawa County's Hager Park has proven to be fun all ye...
- Have you checked into Bounce Party yet? I have younger children but we've been there and a similar place in Alabama for parties for kids all ages and even a party cons...
Monkey Birthday Ideas
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on August 4, 2008
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My son is turning one in just a few short weeks!! We have decided to do his party in a monkey theme this year. I need some ideas for decorations! Any help would be ...
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- All I can think of is Curious George (if they still have that stuff). Try party city - they have a wide variety.
- J., My triplet sons turned 1 in June and their party was monkey themed. Here are some cute invites (I used the monkey business theme): http://www.paperstyle.com...
- Check out www.firstwishes.com for party stuff for the first bday.
When Did You Take down Your Christmas Tree? or Is It Still Up? :)
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on January 5, 2012
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All my decorations came down as soon as we got home and Christmas was over for our family on 12/27. Our tree was ceremoniallly placed in our burn pile outside, of whi...
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- January 2. Hubby disrobed the tree and dragged it outside. Then went out and removed the Christmas lights and window wreaths from the house and moved the lighted sno...
- The city's recycling program had the pick-up day be on the 3rd. Since we live in the city, I value having our live-cut tree recycled into mulch. If I could, I'd wai...
- LOL........ I will be taking my Christmas tree and decos down today. I usually do it sooner, but we have 2 daughters in college this year, and I spent ALL of the week ...
Alternative to Goodie Bags???
Asked by T.F. from Los Angeles
on September 3, 2011
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My kids have gotten so many goodie bags this year from their friends b-day parties, and we end up with a bunch of bags sitting around with tons of candy and silly litt...
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- Something that goes with the theme of your party maybe. One year when we had a campout, I gave each girl her own cool flashlight. Another year for a sleepover they got...
- I refuse to spend money to reward kids for coming to a birthday party. I may not be the favorite mom of the kids friends but I spend quite a bit of money for parties I...
- Cake and Ice Cream??
