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Holiday Brouhaha
Asked by S.E. from Philadelphia
on November 12, 2008
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For many years our Tday was set by tradition of who went where. But, recently there have been some changes. Last year I had Tday at my house with only my DH and kids...
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- Hi S., Holiday brouhaha's are an anual event in my extended family...so much so that I have quit trying to please anyone but my hubby and children. Extended family i...
- S., I agree with you that it is your home and you have a right to do what you want in your own house. With that said, I would prepare the meal and invite everyone an...
- I agree it is your house so you invite who you want. She'll have to get over it. I have problems with my inlaws and it's sad for the kids who get deprived of having a ...
Seeking Midwest Anniversary Get-away
Asked by K.A. from Chicago
on July 23, 2009
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Hi Moms-
My husband and I are celebrating our 5 year anniversary in December and looking for a get away destination. With two young kids at home we want to stay with...
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- How about Chicago, it's close, you don't have to drive far, there is lots to do and you should be able to shop around for a nice hotel and a decent rate. Good luck!
- What about Pheasant Run in St. Charles? My husband and I did that for our anniversary. We stayed in a two-story suite that had a tub big enough for a couples bath. The...
- There is an incredible destination spa in the Dells called "Sundara Spa". It is ranked one of the top 5 spas in the country. (It is SO not the Dells) I discovered i...
What Is the Tooth Fairy Leaving Under Pillows These Days?
Asked by J.S. from Lexington
on July 3, 2009
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Our 5 year old is very excited about her wiggly incisor. I'm thinking we've got about a week before she loses it. However if she can work it out I'm sure it will be go...
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- My daughter is almost 5 1/2 and is super excited about her two wiggly bottom teeth, too! I have a letter printed out and ready from the Tooth Fairy. A letter that is s...
- My six year old just lost a tooth yesterday- we pulled it out and then he lost it but I was able to find it. Anyway, the tooth fairy left him $5 and a red wooden hear...
- I haven't read the other responses - but for the first tooth the tooth fairy left a note written on a piece of paper I cut out shaped like a tooth (congrats on losing ...
Halloween Birthday Ideas
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on September 23, 2008
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My soon to be 3 year old son was born on Halloween. This will be our first year actually celebrating his birthday on Halloween though. We invited our friends and fam...
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- My son was born Oct 30 and we are having a Halloween themed b-day party for him. It is different than a halloween party because we will have birthday cake, balloons(or...
- I would hold his party on a seperate day. We usually have a small family gathering on the date and then a bigger party or friend party at a later date.
- My son's birthday is 10/26, and MY birthday is Christmas Eve. In the future, to make it extra special for your son, I would separate his birthday party from Hallowe...
Restaurant to Celebrate Daughter's 7Th Birthday
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on January 8, 2009
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If the child's birthday falls on a weekday, we generally take the child out to eat and have the birthday party on the weekend. My daughter turns 7 tomorrow and would ...
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- We always go to the Japanese restaurants where you sit at the table and they cook for you. The kids discovered they love shrimp when they served the complimentary app...
- Try El Guapo's restaurant downtown Denton right off of Elm Street. They have great food at great prices. They also sing and do a keepsake birthday photo!
- Joe's Crabshack is fun. They sing Happy Bday and it has been a while, but all the staff do a dance every 30 minutes or so. They also have an outside play area if the...
Shore Excursions???
Asked by K.Z. from Chicago
on April 1, 2008
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We are going on a 7 night cruise next week and have deceided to leave the kids with grandma & pa for the time so we can celebrate our 5 year anniversary alone. My que...
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- We have been on 3 Royal Caribbean cruises, and just booked a 4th for next year to celebrate our 5 yr anniversary (even though we just celebrated it last month). It wi...
- Congratulations on your anniversary, and what a wonderful way to celebrate! My husband and I hope to go back to Jamaica, where we got married to celebrate an annivers...
- Hi! We've taken several cruises and do many of the shore excursions. You only have to worry about the timing. When you book through the ship they'll wait for your grou...
Non Traditional Shower Ideas
Asked by A.H. from Davenport
on January 10, 2009
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I have a friend who is going to have her 3rd baby. I know that a traditional baby shower is not appropriate, but she and her family have recently moved here and thus ...
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- I really liked Cassandra's idea about having eveyone bring a frozen meal for after the birth, or they could bring a resturant certificate to help out with those days t...
- Try doing a meet and greet after the baby is born. You can also do a guys and girls gathering for fun- forgoing the traditional baby games etc. You can do a diaper/w...
- What a great friend you are! Friends of my parents were having their third-they had two boys and my Dad put up a sign that said "Think pink, but blue will do" he hung ...
Long Distance Family Expecting My Family of 5 to Always Drive to Them
Asked by N.S. from Columbus
on August 14, 2008
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After our 3 children were born we had almost always lived far from our extended families. We visit them whenever we can, but unfortunately its sometimes only once or...
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- Hi! I have 3 children, 10, 7 & 5-oldest a girl & 2 boys. I understand your situation! We live in Gahanna and are from Youngstown-a 3 hr drive. I have a sister tha...
- Dear Nicole, I sympathize! My 2 families were never competitive that way. However, after a 6+ hour drive, they immediately asked how soon we were returning? Some of th...
- N., It's nice of you to make sure that your children stay connected, but you are being taken advantage of. Stop putting your family through that torture. It's very ...
Co-worker Having 3Rd Baby
Asked by C.H. from Canton
on August 9, 2009
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My co-worker is having her 3rd baby. She has already had 2 girls and this will be her 3rd. The last one she had is now 5 so it has been a while since she has had a l...
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- C., I had 2 baby showers, but I have 4 kids. My first one was for the 14 year old girl, the second was for my 5 year old girl... then I had 2 boys (4 years & 2 yea...
- I feel every baby should be celebrated! Each one is different each one is a gift and each one should have new things. Can you get with anyone in her family and ask i...
- I agree that every baby deserves to be celebrated. If people are put off that they have to buy a gift for a 3rd baby, then they can choose not to attend. You might b...
Family Events with Divorced Grandparents
Asked by S.I. from Minneapolis
on November 9, 2008
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My husbands parents are going through a divorce. They are separated and as far as I know haven't spoken to each other in at least 8 months. My daughter's first birthd...
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- My parents are divorced and my dad is remarried. It's a pain but we only do one party, not individual stuff for each grandparent. I have told my mother several times...
- my IL's are divorced...they have been for a long time and this is still an issue,.... I started having one party, because I was basically tired of catering our life...
- It's definately NOT your responsibility to cater to them not getting along well. They are adults and should be able to recognize their differences and get along for o...
