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Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
New Question/Topic: Ok the kidlet's birthday party is Saturday. We are having a skating party for 2 hours and then coming back to our house. We are renting a karaoke machine, BBQing hot dogs and hamburgers, adults are included. My question is this: I was thinking about having the kids do a scavenger hunt...anyone have any good ideas about this? I've googled...but was wondering if anyone had personal experience. TIA!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 11:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
wow..i would have just had the 2 hour party! LOL
are you going to scavenger hunt in the neighbhorhood or just in your house? if around your neighbhorhood, i might send out an email letting them know the kids will be coming by.
easy things that people have and don't mind giving away...
safety pin
cloths pin
piece of notebook paper
leaf
flower
soap
old newspaper
empty soda can
empty printer ink cartridge

Dfennessey
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07-25-2004

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 11:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dfennessey a private message Print Post    
How come I was not invited? I would have brought the rain. Or better yet I would have brought the snow.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Texannie..I know, I know! But we aren't taking a vacation this year due to finances, and she's been a real trooper about it. Yes in the neighborhood. Thanks for those ideas...they're good.

Did I mention we are pitching a tent in the back yard and the girls are sleeping over???

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Dfennessey...that's exactly why you weren't invited...LOL!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
sucker! LOL

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 12:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Scoot, we are doing just about the same thing, sans the skating.

Dfennessey
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07-25-2004

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dfennessey a private message Print Post    
then i will overnight it to you and I will send some to Texannie as well.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Texannie...Add in a dunk tank! LMAO

Spitfire
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07-17-2002

Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 10:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spitfire a private message Print Post    
Just thought I would share what we just did for DS's party.

Make and whack your own pinata.

I got paper bags (you know the kind they used to pack your groceries in)and filled them full of crumpled up newspaper. I dumped in the items that would have went into the treat/goody bag. Close the top of the bag by threading some string/twine and pulling it tight.

I never told my kids what it was for and then when all the guests arrived we had them all put their name on a bag and decorate to their liking. Nearing the end of the party we hung the first one up and told them what it was for and they all thought it was quite cool to have their own pinata.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 11:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Shoppers, I need help!

My neighbors daughters Quinceniera (which I'm sure as always I butchered the spelling) is next month. Asked her mom today just how dressy they are wanting it, she said formal...but, she doesn't expect most the guests to dress up too much or go buy new clothes they won't normally wear, so slacks for women/girls would be perfectly fine by them.

I'm not worried about Caleb and Darren...both have dress pants, shoes, shirts and ties. I may see about borrowing jackets for them since the court? will be wearing tuxes and formal dresses.

For me, I may take neighbor up on wearing slacks. If I do, I will buy a new dressy shirt at least. While I have a strong aversion to dresses and skirts, I actually do own one dress that I've worn once for our anniversary (went to a fancy place for dinner.) I'm up in the air as to what I'll wear. If I go with the dress, it will be the one I have since I don't wear them that often.

My problem? Dakota. She wears dresses/skirts once in a while, but doesn't have anything appropriate for this event. I'm not even sure what would be appropriate for this, lol! How formal do you dress an 11 year old? This would normally be a perfect time of year to buy a fancy dress (Christmas dresses are out!) but she's out of kid sizes for the most part so it's not as easy as walking into Walmart and picking something off the rack.

I can tell you a few things I'm looking/not looking for.

She's only 11 so despite whatever current fashions are, nothing low cut or too short or showing off her belly. Something that will be good for a kid who's out of the too little girly clothes, but too young for a more sophisticated look.

Anything strapless is a no-no since we're also invited to the church ceremony. Normally I wouldn't mind that, but first time we attended a church event these friends had my bil who grew up in the same church was quick to point out, you don't have to kneel or cross yourself, don't have to understand everything that's going on...but dress conservatively!

I'd also prefer something she can get some good use out of, something she can wear for various holiday events or the formal winter dance at school.

I'd like to stay away from burgandy and like colors since that's what the neighbor girl and her court are wearing. Maybe something blue/green/brown/black.

Weather's not really an issue. This will be the weekend before Thanksgiving and that's usually a warm week for us. Even if it's cooler, we'll only be outside for a limited time (car to church then banquet hall.)

And lastly...I'm cheap! LOL, really I am. I'm not looking to spend $50-$60 on a dress she'll wear a handful of times before either outgrowing it or tearing it up. Target, Walmart, Kmart, Marshall's, I'm ok with those. Neithbor told me she found her dress for under $30, so I'm thinking if it's ok for her, it's ok for Kota, lol.

Other than those things, I really have no idea what would be appropriate or where to start. So, if anyone wants to look at young girl/preteen dresses that would be appropriate for a Quincenera and post some pics or links, I'd be mighty grateful for the help!

Hehe, in case anyone is wondering, I'm also not doing her hair! I'm enlisting sis for that, to do something good for the occassion and her age. Flat shoes. I'll make her jewelry. Make-up will be limited to nail polish and maybe something very light and subtle for her lips.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 12:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
I think you should see if you have any 2nd hand stores like Value Village to take a quick gander through, before going to buy something new. You would be surprised. Kids at that age outgrow quickly and oftentimes the clothes are practically new (especially dresses or dressier clothes). If you end up spending $5 on something nice (even if you have to pay dry cleaning) it's worth looking at first. Also less time consuming than hitting 4-5 stores to see if you can find something suitable.

Being 2nd hand means some other Mom has already scoped out the merchandise, usually less revealing.

My niece is a total Clothes Hound, will only wear the expensive brands. You wouldn't believe the high end name brands we've found here at our favorite 2nd hand stores for her kids as well as her own. They've always been well dressed but nobody knows our little 'secret'.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 12:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Oy, I didn't even think of second hand stores! I'll have to check them this weekend.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 3:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
When my daughter was in that tween stage, we always had great luck at Kohls.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
or Ross. Thrift stores are great idea, esp now with Homecommings and Halloween, they usually have lots of formal stuff out

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Ya know, Pamy, I'm not sure if we still have Ross here. That's odd too cuz it used to be (still might be) in the same parking lot as the sporting goods store, which I spend a lot of time at, so I should know, but I really can't remember.

So, uhm, anyone have any pics of things that would be good? Not too little girly nor too grown up, formal, but not overly so, and Catholic church appropriate? I'm really at a loss since formal dress is way out of my fashion league.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
you could do something like a dress with a little shrug on top for the church part and more party=ish for the party.


http://www.kohls.com/...


http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore...



http://www.kohls.com...

or even something like a simple sweater dress with leggings/tights.


http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore...

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Do you have a Kohl's? Their young ladies (not juniors) department is fantastic.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 12:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Yep and I'll be checking them out in the next couple weeks if I don't find anything second hand.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Thrift stores are excellent places for formal clothes. You should see the wardrobe I have for formal nights for cruises, and all of it probably didn't cost more than $100 combined. You might even find something exciting for yourself there, Wardog.

formal juju
Juju $10 dress, $6 shoes, from the thrift stores (and $30 strapless bra from a regular store, lol) Oh, and $5 fake Rado watch from a garage sale. (The top is silver sparklies, and that orange thing is a life preserver which I probably should photoshop out of the picture. And that extra strap is a little purse, another $5, I suppose)

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
very pretty juju!

Scout
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01-20-2005

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scout a private message Print Post    
That is a very pretty outfit!

Suz
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10-13-2005

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 3:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Suz a private message Print Post    
Juju, not only the outfit is very pretty, so are you. I wish I had a store near me with such nice things in it.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 3:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Kohl's has a sale now (but then don't they always?)

LOL.. I saw Annie's first example picture before I read the details and thought.. don't think War is going to wear that!!

War, if it is a REALLY conservative Catholic church they'd have really strict dress rules. I went to a rosary for a friend who died. He and his wife went to mass every single day. I almost wore slacks but dragged out a long jumper and top.. and well I was one of just a few not dressed in black but there were even fewer women in slacks and I was also one of a handful with an uncovered head. I was handed a brochure which I read later and was also glad I hadn't worn something sleeveless or short sleeved!.. That also was a no no. But they are really old school.. Latin mass and all I guess.

Good luck with the outfits. I'm sure they will be more happy that you came to celebrate the passage and not so worried about your clothing.

Juju, I think the live preserver adds a certain je ne sais quoi and shouldn't be removed. Just say "Life preserver.. priceless"

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 23, 2009 - 4:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
quinceanera's are very festive occasions. you will see people dressed to the nines. wait till you see the guest of honor's dress! if they are anything like the ones here..very white, frilly and elegant.