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Suggestions Needed for Daughter's 5Th Birthday Party
Asked by J.W. from Lexington
on July 31, 2009
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My daughter is turning 5 next month and I'm desperately seeking creative and economical birthday party ideas. We've done parties at Bounce U, Chuck E. Cheese and a gym...
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- What about at a local park with a picnik shelter and a playground. Maybe a pool party? I always do parties at home for my kids they both have winter birthdays and we...
- My daughter is turning 4 on Mon, and we're planning ANOTHER b-day party at the bowling alley for her! She's had the past 2 there! They were so much fun and economica...
- What about taking her and 2 or 3 of her close friends for a mani and pedi and then to a movie. Or you can have it even cheaper by letting her have her first slumber p...
New Braunfels & Comal River
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on July 31, 2009
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Planing a trip to New Braunfels but don't know the best place to stay. Has anyone been there and know of a nice but economical place to stay at?
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- We stayed in the Suites Inn, it was around $160.00 which during summer is a really decent price. Have u consider Gruene,TX... they have some great bed & breakfast, the...
- We stayed at the Comfort Inn Suites right off the highway - it was very very clean, decent breakfast (had eggs, bacon, good coffee, juice, cereal, danishes). It wasn'...
- I used www.rivercityresorts.com...we rented a house right across the street from Schlitterbahn and within walking distance from the Comal. I think we stayed in Oma's ...
Moving to Ephrata
Asked by M.G. from Lancaster
on May 15, 2008
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Can anyone tell me a little info about Ephrata? We are buying a house there and we hope we made the right choice.
Statistically it's safe and I have researched the sc...
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- What part of Ephrata are you moving to??? Will your kids be entering the public school system??? I know Ephrata has drug activity, both on the streets and in the s...
- We have lived in Ephrata for the past 8 years. There are friendly people here, but I would say a lot of them are not friendly unless you get to know them. I would, how...
- Hi M., I live in stevens, which is right next to Ephrata. Make yourself familiar with Route 272! There is Weis MArkets, Redners Warehouse (next to each other). T...
Where Do You Park When You Fly Out of O'hare?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on June 17, 2009
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We will be taking a vacation in a few weeks and we are trying to figure out the best and most economical way to get to/from the airport. I have checked into limo's but...
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- Long term parking. Taking the tram couldn't be easier and it's fun for the kids. American Taxi will probably cost you $50 each way. Call for approx rates. The driv...
- we've taken American taxi and to tinley it wasn't too bad. I think like $40 one way, but that was a couple years ago. It was fine, but if you want your kids in carseat...
- What ever you do, don't park in an opened parking lot. My brother in law works there and the top of his car is discolored due to the airplane fuel that (I guess) come...
Wedding Shower
Asked by D.Y. from Las Vegas
on June 12, 2009
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I am invited to a wedding shower. I have never been to one before. I am not sure what to get the bride(who I know pretty well and attend the same church)for her spec...
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- I agree the registry is the best way to go. I had gotten big spoons, big tongs, etc. I did register for them though. I loved it. I also got towels for the kitchen and ...
- if she is interested in books at all here's a suggestion. 3 books with a note in the card saying: 'food for the mind, food for the body and food for the soul'. have ...
- Seriously, I know people mean well when they get gifts off the registry, but repeat after me...STICK TO THE REGISTRY! You can register for practically everything unde...
How Much Time for Disneyland?
Asked by T.M. from San Francisco
on May 6, 2009
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We are taking our boys (6 &8 ) to Disneyland this summer for the 1st time. My husband and I haven't been in 20+ years - so I don't know how long to plan for. We want...
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- There is a website, getawaytoday.com that is really good. It lets you choose what kind of hotel you want, economy to luxury. They often run specials where you get a ...
- We learned the hard way what NOT to do the first year that we went to Disneyland with our son (who was 11 at the time). Hubby and I hadn't been in around 20 years eit...
- We stayed at Anaheim Desert Inn & Suites which is right across the crosswalk into the park. Totally convenient and very affordable. Their continental breakfast that is...
Needing Ideas for In-law's 40Th Wedding Anniversary
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on May 2, 2009
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Hi, Ladies!
My wonderful in-laws are about to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. My husband and I would really like to do something special for them. When we...
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- Hi S., I have an idea for you, after 40 years together, I am positive your in-laws have told your family many stories of their time together as husband and wife. Bu...
- Make sure to buy them a special anniversary card that they can keep, maybe include some photos in it from their wedding if you have them. Have them dress up for ...
- Have an outdoor barbeque or luncheon with friends/family. Take photos of the event and make a scrap book. Prior to the celebration, find photos of prior to their mar...
Need Narrow Toddler Carseat
Asked by A.D. from Denver
on February 27, 2008
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Does anyone know of a NARROW front-facing carseat for a toddler? I want to fit 3 carseats into the back of my Jetta rather than be forced into buying a bigger, less e...
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- I know about this. Unfortunately, we got a bigger car from family instead of solving the problem. I can say, however, that it probably won't be possible unless you g...
- There is no such thing as narrow. Carseats are made to keep kids alive and made wide for a reason. Carseats are a pain but the reason they are big and bulky is to pr...
- I was recently on an airplane with a lady that had a very narrow looking car seat, it fit on the airplane seat. I think they are made for airplanes but the might work...
10-12 Hour Car Trip with 6 Yo and 2 1/2 Yo
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on July 1, 2008
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Hello moms!
Do any of you have any ideas for games/activities/toys to entertain kids on a long car trip? My daughter is 6 and my son is 2 1/2. We have a portable DV...
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- I just returned home from a trip to Florida, which was over 14 hours in the car. We took a portable dvd player for my 2-year old son and the only movie he wanted to w...
- Hi J., One of the best things we ever bought our daughter around that age was an Aquadoodle. I don't know a single 2 year old who doesn't like to color! Since it'...
- Tin foil- playdough for the car. A cookie sheet and magnets from the dollar store. Or use the cookie sheet as a lapdesk and give them real playdough. Free on-line p...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on March 6, 2008
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I am looking to change from diposable diapers to cloth diapers but I am overwhelmed with all of the choices there are for diapers and covers. I am looking to make this...
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- http://www.nossgalenbaby.com/ Try this website--the husband and wife team who run it have twins, used cloth diapers, and will personally answer your email!
- M., I've made the same decision although I haven't decided on which ones yet. I've gotten my info from the babyworks catalog. www.babyworks.com Good luck PS. ...
- I would suggest going to Be By Baby and taking the cloth diaper class. Its very informative and I found it really helpful when I was just starting out. They also carry...
