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Help! Simple, Tasty Picnic Ideas for Wine Country?
Asked by K.O. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2009
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I am so uninspired and tired and I need your help oh crafty mammas! I have been roped into hosting a casual bday picnic (mine) at a winery for about 12 people. I want...
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- Pasta Salad made with oil, vinegar and olives - simple and it will keep in the heat I just had a strawberry, almond salad at Fresh Choice this week that was really ...
- Cold fried chicken is yummy and easy at picnics or wraps(tortillas with cream cheese, turkey, lettuce, sprouts, tomato wrapped and then sliced into finger sandwiches)....
- What about those rolled up sandwich wrap things? They sell them at Costco and I think I've seen them at Safeway's deli. They're yummy and you could keep them in a co...
1St Night Out in Years
Asked by R.K. from Cincinnati
on October 6, 2008
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Hello,
My husband and I are actually going to get to go out this year to celebrate our 14 year anniversary, first night out in at least 3 years. Only problem is th...
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- How about wine tasting, or a fondue place and feed each other. Regain that closeness that you may have lost. Take a walk in the park or do a picnic. Find a dinner/ pla...
- We always like going to a comedy club. Have fun!
- Wow, girl! You guys need to get out more often! Congratulations on your 14th anniversary! I was thinking you could have dinner at Newport on the Levee or downtown and ...
**Any and All Wedding Ideas Please!!! on a Budget!!**
Asked by B.G. from Los Angeles
on July 20, 2011
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Hello ladies! I'm getting married in the beginning of October! Woo Hoo! We are on a budget big time though. I'm having the wedding in our big backyard. I basically hav...
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- Go to the library and check out the book "Bridal Bargains"---you will find a ton of stuff in that book that will help you save money. Honestly, I would say that you...
- I got married in October and we also got married in our backyard. We had pots of mums around the yard and for a centerpieces we took the small pumpkins and used them ...
- First, congratulations. Second, cut your guest list in 1/2 if you want this under $1000 TOTAL. You are talking aout doing a wedding for less than $15 per person......
DisneyWorld In October
Asked by J.M. from Denver
on June 10, 2011
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We are taking our 3 boys (10, 8 & turning 7 on the trip) to Orlando for a week the end of October. We have a 3 bedroom Condo reserved at Orange Lake and Gramma is mee...
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- Halloween time is a GREAT time to go to Disneyworld. This is my favorite time since it's not busy, the weather is still great and the park does a fantastic job celebr...
- We're going in October as well. Not sure what your boys are into, but you may want to check out Universal Islands Marvel Superheroes and the Harry Potter island as wel...
- We did Mickey's Not So Scary Party last year with our 11 and 9 year old. We have been many times in October but this was the first time for party. The parade was the...
Christmas Eve Ideas
Asked by P.D. from Missoula
on November 16, 2009
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We have been trying to come up with a fun meal for Christmas Eve for a long time. We usually open presents to and from eachother on Christmas Eve and then Santa comes...
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- For years we did pizza avery Christmas Eve, but the kids got tired of it. This last year we got several finger foods such as shrimp , artichokes, crackers with cheese ...
- We also open gifts on Christmas Eve, and for dinner we always have clam chowder, I'm not sure how the tradition started, but we have been doing it for years. We also ...
- We've pretty much started our Christmas tradition with a ham on Christmas eve-day, then baking cookies for Santa, gonna make reindeer food this year (dry oatmeal + gli...
Europe with a 3 Yr Old
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on August 4, 2011
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I'm planning a week long trip with another mom in which we'd bring our 3 yr old daughters. I'm deciding in between Paris and Florence. If any of you have experience wi...
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- I have not been to Florence, but stayed in Paris for a month when my daughter was 18 months old. It depends what you're used to. As a long time NYC resident, I wa...
- I've done Paris and Rome with 4 kids (5 if you count my ex who hates to travel). My youngest child was 10 at the time. I've also been to Florence without children. ...
- I have been to Florence before and if you are taking a 3 y.o. make sure you take lots of snacks and a stroller. The subway system is confusing too! I would def take ...
Gatlinburg Suggestions?
Asked by S.C. from Indianapolis
on April 23, 2008
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My husband and I will be going on a trip to Gatlinburg at the end of May (weekend after memorial day weekend). We have already booked a cabin. We like outdoor activi...
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- Hi Sara Beth, Have been there many times and it's great. It is getting very touristy and busy. Cades Cove is very interesting. Lots of wild life (bear, deer, coyotes,...
- Dinner for sure at the Peddler. It is pricey, but definitely worth it! :) www.peddlerparkgrill.com
- We are going to Pigeon Forge in June but plan on going to Gatlinburg for at least a day so if you get any good suggestions let me know! We have gotten some pamplets se...
To Moms Who Have Had a Wedding...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 26, 2010
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I am recently engaged, and now thinking about having a wedding. We cannot afford anything extravagant (big surprise there, huh?) and are looking for creative ways to ...
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- We were on a budget and had a friend do the pictures. I am so disappointed with them and wished we would have spent more and got some professionally done.
- I got married on a Thursday! That cuts down the expenses big time! Don't try to get married on a Saturday afternoon. That's the popular day. Pick any other day and...
- What did you LOVE about your wedding? We loved that it was small with only our closest friends and that we planed it with several events. We spent the whole weekend...
Making a Very Simple, Low Budget *Wedding* Feel Special...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on January 7, 2011
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Ok, so my fiance and I are getting married on May 28th. We really planned to keep it extremely low-key, so as to avoid any expenses associated with an actual wedding....
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- So you said you don't want the expense of a traditional wedding....but what do you picture having on your wedding day? =) You can have a ton of things that tradition...
- Congratulations!! I got married (my 2nd, his 1st) in May and it was also low-key and low-budget, but everyone said it was wonderful and one of the nicest weddings they...
- Although our wedding was a big deal, the things that made it the most special were the things that were personal to us. I grew up on a farm, so we rode a hay wagon (y...
After 19 Yrs, I Am Getting Married. How Do I Keep My Wedding Expenses Down?
Asked by S.R. from Chicago
on March 28, 2010
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Do we have to have a dinner for everyone at the reception or can we have appetizers? Has anyone made their own food to have for a reception? I don't want to be tacky,...
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- To keep my expenses down, we were married in Vegas and whoever wanted to come, came. Then afterwards, we ate at Maggiano's. I say go to Las Vegas. Believe me, it do...
- Susana, The most beautiful wedding I went to was for a friend who got married while she and her husband were in grad school. It was a HUGE wedding. Probably at le...
- I don't know if you've seen this site, but offbeatbride.com features a ton of budget wedding, some more traditional than others. Might help you pick and chose some id...
