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- by Natalie_L1Christmas is around the corner. My 18-year-old is asking for an electric scooter for Christmas…you know the kind. The ones everyone uses to zip around town, some of which people rent on the street (not a motorcycle-type of scooter). I mentioned it to my mom and sister to see if they wanted to split the […]
- by Natalie_L1Hello! My office is holding its annual white elephant gift exchange on Thursday. This just consists of bringing a random gift and people pick out a number from a hat, pick an unknown wrapped gift from the table when their number comes up, and so forth. The larger numbers get to see what others picked […]
- by trevimamaLooking for some opinions on the ICE event at Gaylord National. Considering taking the family there over the Thanksgiving break however it seems pretty pricey. Is it worth the cost? 3 posts – 2 participants Read full topic
- by systemGet creative tips and practical advice for planning birthdays, holidays, family gatherings, and community events. Share ideas, hacks, and experiences to make every occasion memorable! 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by April_WilliamsMy daughter will be 5 in April and I really want to have her a "Little Chef's Party". Something different than a princess theme or girlie party. We have done that for the past two years. I really want to get aprons for the kids and have their names sewn onto them. My problem is […]
- by angela.downingMy husband's second cousin is about to have her Bat Mitzvah and we are unable to attend as it's in California. I'm assuming the etiquette is that we need to send a gift but I have no idea what to get her. We've never attended or been invited to one before. Any ideas on what […]
- by sweetchica1024Hi does anyone know or have you ever seen ni hao kailan party supplies…like plates and cps? There are very few kailan supplies . I have een stuff on ebay and pinatas but not pates and cups anywhere on internet. I have seen chinese mew yrs plates but i was hoping there were actualy some […]
- by kristierinWhere is the cheapest place to get a pinata?? Thanks! 5 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by grandmomWe're going to a wedding out of state next week and need ideas for a wedding gift. The couple have been living together for many years and already own a home and are established. It can't be large,as we will be flying, but we don't really want to just give cash. Any ideas from you […]
- by jmillinoisI'm thinking of hosting a birthday party for my daughter. Since she's so young, I was going to limit it to a friend or two, plus 2-3 girls from her preschool (not all of the girls/kids). I want to keep it low key, but this would be my first kids party planning (and we haven't […]
- by nickspiggy65My neice is turning is turning 10 on October 10, 2010 (10-10-10). We want her to have a party to remember! I have suggested her to invite 9 friends so it will be 10 girls, have the party from 10am to 10pm, 10 different minitature cakes (10 different flavors), 10 different activities… Can you all […]
- by rebecca.byersI work at a construction site and we're near the end. This has been a large project, with tons of people coming and going. This week though, will be the last day for three of my co-workers. I'm not sure what to get them (I'm new to construction, so there isn't any hype or good-byes […]
- by nickietruthI'm new to this board and am looking for some advice. My oldest son is turning 5 this weekend and we are throwing him his first friend party at Pump It Up. We invited some of his friends from preschool and a two kids of friends of mine that he has playdates with. In total […]
- by ktramirez23Ok I need some ideas moms. My sons first bday party is sunday and I have no idea what to prepare for food for the guest. Its only going to be about 10 adults and my older son, mostly just family, but here is the catch I need somthing inexpensive to serve, and somthing everyone […]
- by princesslbMy son and daughter turn 4 and 3 (respectively) about three weeks apart, so I do their birthday parties together. Last year I had a wonderful party at Fun 4 Kids in Centereach. This year, I want something different that both kids and their groups of friends will enjoy. Any recommendations? I don't do parties […]
- by Julie_W7My daughter is turning two shortly and we are having a birthday party for her at our home. More people have responded yes than we originally anticipated so now we are considering having the event catered. I have never ordered catered food from a restuarant in the Springfield/Burke area so I am interested in seeing […]
- by stephanie_CoppleOk the clock is ticking.. I want some opinions on this…I was thinking about putting index cards at each seat and having folks write down a fond memory (funny, serious) they have of him and then maybe reading them (or some of them after dinner) I dont want anything big I was just going to […]
- by mymkupartistMy sister turned 47 on 1/13, my stepson turns 15 this Wednesday, my baby turns 1 on 2/19 and my neice turns 10 on 2/25. Everyone lives far away and rather than having 4 seperate parties with all the driving back and forth, I thought we could do sometime fun and combine it into 1 […]
- by markkruthHi everyone, My son had a birthday party today at Bounce House. He had a great time and so did his older brother, which I know is the most important thing. But now that it is over I feel so guilty, I hardly spent any time with him and hardly saw him!! He was so […]
- by Christine_MaurerHi, I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas as to what to do for my daughter's 5th birthday. We are having her party at my house with about 10 girls and I wanted ideas on what to do with them. I do plan on painting nails and decorating cupcakes but need a few […]