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Talk to Me About Flowers...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on March 3, 2011
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Yes, another question in what will become my wedding planning memoirs...
I will be making my centerpieces, bouquet, and flower girls' bouquets. I will need flowers...
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- One of the best things I found to help me plan my wedding was this book: Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget, by Denise & A...
- Just to let you know... not all florists will charge you huge amounts to do your flowers... especially for such a small order. There are usually local wholesale flo...
- Hi L., I am a florist and here are my thoughts. I would order the flowers from your local florist. If you buy them in full bunches and not by the stem, you should get...
Sellable Kids Craft
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on March 7, 2010
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My son's school holds an Art Fest each spring at which students may sell their artwork or homemade crafts (price can be $.50 to $10). We made decorated domino magnets...
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- Great idea: Have him make colorful flower-topped pens. 1. Buy inexpensive ballpoint pens, (BIC-type), even those with colored inks, you can get them in bulk at Sam...
- Bottlecap necklaces & magnets. You should be able to find directions online. Or, get the colored sugar and make little bottles of "sand" art that they kids can then ...
- hi, just an idea, you could buy some really cheap stickers of the latest characters such as batman, transformers, hello kitty, littlest pet shop and resell them by t...
Wedding with Children, Conditionally
Asked by L.M. from Norfolk
on February 9, 2012
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I am curious about other mothers' opinions on this one.... A relative of my husband's is getting married late Spring. We received a save the date card last year, so t...
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- I've never heard of this, and I think it is pretty rude, actually. Either you invite kids, or you don't. Every couple has the right to decide if kids are invited or ...
- i was told by my aunt that her son his and to be wife were not wanting kids at the wedding/reception so i called him myself and asked if we were to bring our kids sens...
- It's rare to have kids at a wedding reception in my experience, unless they are very close to the bride and groom. My sister went to a wedding she had to travel too a...
Fake Flowers
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on September 28, 2011
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Is it tacky to take my mother-in-law fake flowers to the hospital? She is going to be there for a while and I didnt want real ones to die. I'm not trying to be cheap ...
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- If I was in the hospital and someone brought me a basket of fake flowers that I could see they put together on their own, I would love it. I also believe that the nur...
- Check and see what the hospital allows. When my mother was undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia, she was hospitalized for a month at a time to get the chemo and then ...
- Is she really into silk flower arrangements (decor in her home, hobby, etc)? If so, I'd say it would be fine, but if you're not sure, I'd tend to say it's a little ta...
Rustic but Classy Centerpieces...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on February 22, 2011
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I'm sorry ladies for fixating on certain subjects... in a given week, all my questions will be about one thing... last week, boudoir photos, this week, wedding plannin...
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- Try incorporating fruits and vegetables into your centerpieces, such as apples or lemons, artichokes and herbs. Our wedding centerpieces had fresh flowers, dried ...
- Can't ever go wrong with short flower arrangements...they don't have to be big...just small and short in a nice straight line right down a long table...or 2-4 arranged...
- You mention lots of windows, so I am assuming it is during the day and you expect the sunlight to light the room. What about some sort of crystals? I love crystals ad...
Have You Ever Bought YOURSELF Flowers?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 15, 2011
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I just did, and Roman got a free balloon... happy mommy, happy toddler!! :)
My husband has bought my flowers TWICE... I don't mean this as a shot to him, and hope h...
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- Yes, at times I do! Florist not too far from work has $5 Fridays! Also have to buy when little one wants to 'give' me flowers - don't want to crush the giving spirit!
- I pick up flowers for the house occasionally. I don't see that as a big deal. Why would my husband "think anything" of it? He's a big flower-sender but I've fi...
- Of course! My husband has bought me flowers once... our first Valentine's Day. He's a very practical engineer and in his mind something that dies within a week isn...
Seeking Crafty Moms
Asked by J.F. from New York
on March 11, 2008
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My daughters' class has a special on Fridays now --- it is called Fresh Fruit Fridays. All the parents that volunteered to bring in fresh fruit were to bring in a diff...
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- Do something with shapes. Melon balls arranged a circle. Apples cut into Strips like french fries, but smaller. Or if you have one of those apple pealers that cut t...
- J. Fruit kabobs are always a hit with the kids, especially if you cut the fruit into shapes. Good luck
- Hi..You could do fruit kabobs but don't have points on the sticks...How about a watermelon 'bowl' full of fruit? How about cutting some 'flowers' from pineapple,cante...
First Communion Party Ideas
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2007
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My daughter is making her First Communion next Sunday. After wards I was going to invite a group of 15 people - close family and friends - to lunch to celebrate. I ha...
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- For a very easy center piece you can buy a potted Ivy at the plant store. If it's in one of those ugly plastic starters, just buy a nicer pot that it fits in snugly. N...
- Definately go buffet style. Have lots of seating on a circular plan for easy conversation. Lots of fresh flowers. Calalilies and Daisies are great because they are ine...
- Other cute ideas, you can go to Walmart bakery and have her baptism picture put on the cake. It's always fun and a conversation starter and the kids usually like to h...
Affordable Wedding Centerpieces!
Asked by A.W. from Detroit
on April 12, 2009
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Hey Cool Moms!
Looking to get really creative here with you and your crafty minds! LOL! We have a wedding coming up in 8 weeks. we need to create about 15 table cente...
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- I have a great friend who does wonderful wedding arrangements from her home in redford:Amy Martyka-###-###-####. She is not expensive
- Hi A., My name is D. S. I live in the Detroit area, when my son got married his future wife made all the center pieces for about fifteen tables, she had this globe f...
- Hi A., I don't know what the colors or theme is for the wedding your planning, but I used blue wine bottles that I got free from the local winery (they either give th...
Does Anyone Else Dislike Cut Flowers?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on May 8, 2011
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They are pretty, yes, but doesn't it seem such a waste to you?
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- Hubby brings home flowers when the ones in the vase die. He goes to Walmart or CVS or wherever and brings them home, it's his way of saying "I love you." I used to g...
- Nope! I love arranging cut flowers, I love cutting them from my garden, and I love buying myself a bouquet at the grocery store. If I add greenery from my yard, I ca...
- I'll take flowers however I get 'em, to be honest. Not a waste to me! (Fake fingernails would qualify in that category - ha ha!!) D.
