50 things to do before i graduate high school?

hockeygirl

not to crazy like legall things and no sex or smoking! i just want fun creative things

Answer
1. start a journal, begin with making a list of things you want to do before you graduate from high school.
2. Go to a thrift store and get $10 of old videos, CDs, or books. Get something you would ordinarily not buy.
3.Go to a concert featuring someone new, someone with an interesting name.
4. Get a penpal in another country or state... I guess it would be email pal or someone on facebook etc
5. Clean out your closet and junk drawers, make a time capsule of things from your life that you want to keep, but that you can live without.
6. Do a random act of kindness each day and record it in your journal.
7. Try a new musical instrument, get private lessons if possible, or just rent one and play around with it for a month.
8. Get a how to video and try to follow the steps like how to paint a landscape in an hour, make a birdhouse, put together a flower arrangement.
9. Arrange to volunteer for a couple hours a week at various businesses or charities such as the humane society, 4-H, scouts, the family center, the hospital, local art supply store, a museum, etc.
10. Get a list of banned books and start reading all of them before you go to college. Mark them off as you go.
11. Walk, go a different direction or on a different trail each time.
12. Pretend you are a tourist. Go to all the interesting sights in your city as if you were just visiting
13. Try a new recipe.
14. Give a costume or themed party... maybe a Halloween one or plan a very interesting birthday party.
15. Give a surprise party for a friend or relative.
16. Start learning a new language.
17. Compose a song.
18. write a play, poem, or short story.
19. Read an entire page in the dictionary.
20. Start writing your own dictionary of modern slang.
21. Get a pattern and make your own prom dress, or make something for someone else.
22. Make your own gifts for the whole year... nothing purchased except supplies to make the gifts,
23. Be a kid again, reread your favorite childhood books, go to the water park, run through the sprinklers.
24. Go on a scavenger hunt with your friends.
25. Make a collage of pictures representing yourself and your interests.
26. Design your own house, start with over all floor plan, and then decorate the room, choose paint colors, carpet or flooring, furniture etc. Then landscape the yard. You can do this on computer or make a scrapbook of ideas.

27. Use a baby name book, select at least 10 possible names for your future children. Consider what the names man and what nicknames other kids might make out of them.
28. Get one of those knitting looms and make a hat and scarf set for each of your friends.
29. Get your lifeguard certification.
30. Take mini trips to visit various colleges.
31. Buy five items at a garage sale. Then do something with those items
32. Paint a picture
33. Take a picture, enlarge it to poster size.
34. Check out your local county and state fair. Enter at least one item in each fair.
35. Go through all your old pictures, make a scrapbook from childhood to graduation.
36. Take an old pair of jeans and make something out of them: purse, pieces for a jeans quilt, an apron, a skirt, shorts, etc.
37. Have a yard sale of all your old stuff, ask your parents if they want to get rid of stuff too. Invite a few of your friends over to help you. Use that money for a great party.
38. Make a giant batch of pizzelles or other Christmas cookies to give away or sell.
39. Try to start a new fad, anything from an interesting haircut to using a new ly invented slang word. See how long it takes to catch on .
40. Go to different churches, just to check out different religions.
41. Play music and invent your own dances to go with them.
42. Learn how o make tamales or ravioli from scratch.
43. Wear different colored socks, or clothes which don't match on purpose.
44. Either call or start writing thank you notes to previous teachers or people who helped you along the way.
48. Try a food you have never tried before.
Sorry, Yahoo says my answer is too long, but this should give you a start.

How to use these word in a senentence ?

victorinox

"as many as"
"as though"
"if only"
"provided that"
"so that"
What is definiton and How do i use these word in a sentence? It would be great if example included.Thanks.

Answer
Hi,
1) He asked if she knew that 'as many as' twenty people had applied to become dancers?

2) It looked 'as though' the time would never come for a decision to be made.

3) He thought to himself, 'if only' I had completed my application sooner.

4) She knew that she would succeed 'provided that' she maintained a strong sense of purpose to achieve her goals.

5) It was important to explain why she was late for class 'so that' her teacher wouldn't think that she wasn't interested in completing her assignments.

Definition. This is a word used to explain what something (Usually another word) means.

Example: Let's look at what the word 'thoughtful' means.
A friend gives you a birthday present; you had no idea that your friend would do such a thing and then you realize how 'thoughtful' she was to do this.

In that context the word 'thoughtful' would mean:
Your friend was 'caring enough' to buy you a gift.
or,
Your friend 'values' you as a friend.
or,
Your friend was 'thinking' about you.
or,
Your friend 'appreciates' having you as a friend.

Here are some more examples for the 5 questions above.

1) 'As many as' twenty thousand football fans went to see their team play.

2) It looked 'as though' it was going to rain.

3) "If only' she had called home a week ago to tell them she was coming, everything would have been different.

4) 'Provided that' the taxi arrived in the next 10 minutes, she knew that she would get to the Airport in time.

5) It was important to contact home, 'so that' they could be prepared for her visit.

Hope that helps you.

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An 11 year old girls Birthday Party?

Mariah H

I need to know what to do please answer best answer gets 10 points and if you really want to get 10 points or help please give me ideas for a present Please and Thank You

Answer
It really depends on what your 11 year old is into.

If she likes animals:

consider taking everyone to the humane society - call in advance and see if it's possible - to visit with the animals and help out. Who knows? You could inspire some of the children to become a vet!

take them to a zoo, with permission from all parents of course and possibly some extra adult help

or if she's into a specific animal and you have it available where you are, go there. like if she is into horses and you know someone who has a stable, take the party there

If she likes cooking/baking:

call a bakery and ask if they do parties or would be willing to do something to where the children can bake their own cookies or cakes or do that in your own home. It will make a mess but it's SO fun.

If she likes makeup and hair and girly stuff:

have a spa party at an actual spa if you can afford it. they can do nails and hair and even makeup

have a spa party in your home with sliced cucumbers, facial masks, makeup, and the like. you can buy a lot of that stuff at the dollar store now. try to stay away from the foundations though in case she has black friends since they would feel left out; set up individual rooms or areas in one large room for different things - hair, makeup, polishes, etc

you can buy kits now where they can make their own lip glosses. also mani/pedi kits. they sell them in the makeup section at Walmart, usually where the lipsticks are, near the bottom

If she's into art/painting/drawing:

buy a bunch of those large pieces of construction paper or pads of whte artist paper and coloring pencils, watercolor, and washable markers and allow the girls to be artistic.

if the weather is good and you don't mind, buy a bunch of sidewalk chalk and have them draw on the pavement. hopscotch is always good and it will keep them active

find a teacher (or a church) you can borrow an easel and small chalkboard or dry erase board from and play Pictionary. You can make up your own cards for this. Have your daughter help so you have a better idea of the things they know about and what they could actually draw.

Rent movies that go along with the theme if it will be a sleepover and the guests will be there for a while.

Make take home bags that go along with the theme as well. No matter how old someone is, they always like to go home with something.

If you have one or can borrow one, get a Polaroid camera and take pictures throughout the party and drop them into the bags before you give them to the girls so they have a memory of it for their photo album or wall. If you don't have a Polaroid or can't afford to do the take home bags as well as everything else, take pictures anyway - of everything and everyone - and then, once they have been developed, have your daughter write thank you notes to everyone. Even if they did not bring a gift, she can thank them for coming and sharing in the celebration. Then add a picture or two to each card, making sure one is of that person specifically.

As far as presents, it really does depend on what your daughter is into and what your family can afford. Children don't always need toys and gadgets just because it's their birthday. Buy her some really cool clothes, maybe some that are a bit more expensive than you would usually pay. Or a personalized jewelry set with her name and birthstone. If this were my child, I would tell her that the birthday party was her big present because they can get very expensive and then maybe take her out to a movie as just the family at a later date. Maybe have the party a few days before her actual birthday if the weekend allows and have her actual birthday as just a family celebration.

What are some good ideas for getting children to participate in charity?

queenmab10

I am the nanny for a 15 month old child, and they want her to start to learn about giving. Are there any good charity events that she could actually learn and benefit from?

I already thought about visiting a nursing home, but they didn't love the idea. Any more suggestions?

Answer
The best way is by setting a good example. Let her see you participate and explain to her some people need help and also that some day you may need help (you never know) and the world is a better place when we have compassion for people. One of the best things my daughter's English teacher did was to assign them to interview an elderly person, it could be a relative or someone in a nursing home, and then write a paper about that person's life. We had older relatives, but she wanted to go to a nursing home. We spent most of the afternoon there, the little lady was fresh in her mind and talked for hours, but it was heartbreaking to leave, she didn't want us to and kept engaging us in conversation. And one of the best things was that it was the lady's birthday, the front desk nurse suggested this lady to interview. We brought a bouquet of carnations, because I told my daughter it wasn't nice to go there without a little gift. The lady said "Oh, you brought a gift for my birthday!" We didn't know but she was alone so it was good for her. (my daughter got an A on her paper and the teacher thought it was excellent) I think 15 months is young for a child to understand the concept of charity, sometimes parents will ask their children to select some of their toys or even one toy and donate it to children who have nothing, like at a shelter. Or buy something and let her give it to a charity. You have to be careful at a nursing home with a young child, some people are like babies themselves and may grab or say something to scare her. Another way to give without spending $ is to volunteer to help someone besides a friend or relative, she will learn by example if they start doing that.

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How to use these word in a senentence ?

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victorinox

"as many as"
"as though"
"if only"
"provided that"
"so that"
What is definiton and How do i use these word in a sentence? It would be great if example included.Thanks.

Answer
Hi,
1) He asked if she knew that 'as many as' twenty people had applied to become dancers?

2) It looked 'as though' the time would never come for a decision to be made.

3) He thought to himself, 'if only' I had completed my application sooner.

4) She knew that she would succeed 'provided that' she maintained a strong sense of purpose to achieve her goals.

5) It was important to explain why she was late for class 'so that' her teacher wouldn't think that she wasn't interested in completing her assignments.

Definition. This is a word used to explain what something (Usually another word) means.

Example: Let's look at what the word 'thoughtful' means.
A friend gives you a birthday present; you had no idea that your friend would do such a thing and then you realize how 'thoughtful' she was to do this.

In that context the word 'thoughtful' would mean:
Your friend was 'caring enough' to buy you a gift.
or,
Your friend 'values' you as a friend.
or,
Your friend was 'thinking' about you.
or,
Your friend 'appreciates' having you as a friend.

Here are some more examples for the 5 questions above.

1) 'As many as' twenty thousand football fans went to see their team play.

2) It looked 'as though' it was going to rain.

3) "If only' she had called home a week ago to tell them she was coming, everything would have been different.

4) 'Provided that' the taxi arrived in the next 10 minutes, she knew that she would get to the Airport in time.

5) It was important to contact home, 'so that' they could be prepared for her visit.

Hope that helps you.

50 things to do before i graduate high school?

hockeygirl

not to crazy like legall things and no sex or smoking! i just want fun creative things

Answer
1. start a journal, begin with making a list of things you want to do before you graduate from high school.
2. Go to a thrift store and get $10 of old videos, CDs, or books. Get something you would ordinarily not buy.
3.Go to a concert featuring someone new, someone with an interesting name.
4. Get a penpal in another country or state... I guess it would be email pal or someone on facebook etc
5. Clean out your closet and junk drawers, make a time capsule of things from your life that you want to keep, but that you can live without.
6. Do a random act of kindness each day and record it in your journal.
7. Try a new musical instrument, get private lessons if possible, or just rent one and play around with it for a month.
8. Get a how to video and try to follow the steps like how to paint a landscape in an hour, make a birdhouse, put together a flower arrangement.
9. Arrange to volunteer for a couple hours a week at various businesses or charities such as the humane society, 4-H, scouts, the family center, the hospital, local art supply store, a museum, etc.
10. Get a list of banned books and start reading all of them before you go to college. Mark them off as you go.
11. Walk, go a different direction or on a different trail each time.
12. Pretend you are a tourist. Go to all the interesting sights in your city as if you were just visiting
13. Try a new recipe.
14. Give a costume or themed party... maybe a Halloween one or plan a very interesting birthday party.
15. Give a surprise party for a friend or relative.
16. Start learning a new language.
17. Compose a song.
18. write a play, poem, or short story.
19. Read an entire page in the dictionary.
20. Start writing your own dictionary of modern slang.
21. Get a pattern and make your own prom dress, or make something for someone else.
22. Make your own gifts for the whole year... nothing purchased except supplies to make the gifts,
23. Be a kid again, reread your favorite childhood books, go to the water park, run through the sprinklers.
24. Go on a scavenger hunt with your friends.
25. Make a collage of pictures representing yourself and your interests.
26. Design your own house, start with over all floor plan, and then decorate the room, choose paint colors, carpet or flooring, furniture etc. Then landscape the yard. You can do this on computer or make a scrapbook of ideas.

27. Use a baby name book, select at least 10 possible names for your future children. Consider what the names man and what nicknames other kids might make out of them.
28. Get one of those knitting looms and make a hat and scarf set for each of your friends.
29. Get your lifeguard certification.
30. Take mini trips to visit various colleges.
31. Buy five items at a garage sale. Then do something with those items
32. Paint a picture
33. Take a picture, enlarge it to poster size.
34. Check out your local county and state fair. Enter at least one item in each fair.
35. Go through all your old pictures, make a scrapbook from childhood to graduation.
36. Take an old pair of jeans and make something out of them: purse, pieces for a jeans quilt, an apron, a skirt, shorts, etc.
37. Have a yard sale of all your old stuff, ask your parents if they want to get rid of stuff too. Invite a few of your friends over to help you. Use that money for a great party.
38. Make a giant batch of pizzelles or other Christmas cookies to give away or sell.
39. Try to start a new fad, anything from an interesting haircut to using a new ly invented slang word. See how long it takes to catch on .
40. Go to different churches, just to check out different religions.
41. Play music and invent your own dances to go with them.
42. Learn how o make tamales or ravioli from scratch.
43. Wear different colored socks, or clothes which don't match on purpose.
44. Either call or start writing thank you notes to previous teachers or people who helped you along the way.
48. Try a food you have never tried before.
Sorry, Yahoo says my answer is too long, but this should give you a start.

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Can someone who is really good at english help me!?!? PLEASE?

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meh

i just finnish writing an essay, it is due tomorrow and i need someone who can help me edit. i think my essays fine but i know there is something wrong with it, it is a compare and contrast essay, can you help me edit any thing that needs to be edited.
you can change the sentence's around, or change my word choice, anything that would make it better.

This essay is about comparing two cultures, forget about the Alpha and Beta thing, they are just two made up cultures that my teacher made me study about.

Sorry, i dont know how to put a doc. on yahoo answers so i just copy and paste it, you can just copy and paste it on a microsoft word, edit and email it to me.
( lisa_says_hi_17@yahoo.com) my email
thanks if you helped

Cultural Differences
After experiencing the cultures, Alpha and Beta, I realized how different cultures can be. One culture could be almost the same as another, or totally the opposite. This also got me thinking about the different countries I have visited, my experiences that also lead me to learning their diverse cultures, and being able to compare them to each other.
The two cultures I am going to compare are China and Germany. The biggest and most obvious cultural difference I found between these two Countries is the festivals or holidays they celebrate. The biggest and most important festival in China is known all around the world. It is the Chinese New Year. For the six years I have been in China, each New Year is better than the last one. We eat dumplings, the famous hong shao pork, drink beer and vodka, and for our family, there is a cake added to because it is my birthday. We watch CCTV 1 for the yearly New Year show, we wear new clothe, new shoes, get gifts, waiting to welcome the New Year. People visit strangers to greet each other Happy New Year. On the other hand, to me, the most famous holiday in Germany would be the Oktoberfest, which is also known as the beer festival. Like the New years, this holiday has become famous around the world. Similar to The New Years, people stuff themselves with food, mostly meat and alcohol, but unlike the New Years, they drink large amounts of beer. People in Germany usually eat and drink outside of home on the holiday, but in China, it is a symbol of a lack of respect. At 12:00, the tapping of the first keg of beer begins; everybody starts to consume large amounts of beer, many younger people who overestimate their ability to handle large amounts of alcohol, past out due to drunkenness.
Talking about the Oktoberfest, I have already noticed another big cultural difference compared to China. But this time it is something in everyday life. The thing I noticed was what they were drinking. When I was in fifth grade, me and my family went on a vacation to Germany. The afternoon we got there, we were hungry, so we walked into a local restaurant for a late lunch. It was packed with people, but a lot of them weren’t eating; they were in groups, drinking beer out of large glass cups. Each glass of beer looked so big, I had no idea how they could drink glasses and glasses of them with out going to the bathroom every five minutes. We ordered some German cuisines, when they were eating, I couldn’t take my eyes of the people who where drinking. I watched a person, glass of beer was half gone for each swallow he takes, and just watching him drink made me full. The Chinese never drink like they do, they usually just drink a few bottles at max. On the other hand, the Chinese don’t like drinking beer as much as the Germans. The Chinese like Vodka, lots of vodka, the higher the level of alcohol, the better it is. My dad sends vodka as a gift to others; it is a sign of respect and friendship. My dad’s brother can drink bottles of vodka with out getting drunk. When we go eat with my dad’s friends, bosses, and relatives, all the adults drink vodka.
The final main cultural difference I found between these two countries is the manners they have. In Germany, you could sit where ever you want in on a table in a restaurant. But in China, the elders or the most successful must sit on the top middle part of the table, or the furthest seat from the door in a restaurant. Germans don’t like it to be very loud when they are eating, but the Chinese think the louder, the better, because it means you show more respect, and that you are having a good time. The people in Germany like smiling and saying hi to people they don’t know, but if you do that in China, They would think you are weird and have mental problems.
These are the three main cultural differences I see between Germany and China. I can see the differences from my experience, and learning from everyday life. The learning of the Alpha and Beta culture made me be aware of the cultures around me, they made me think of what to do and what not to do around the Culture I live in.

Thanks again

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My admissions will get revoked and my life is over...?

B

I had a borderline grade in a class that I made very stupid mistakes in, and as a result my already low grade dropped to a D+ after the final and my teacher understandably does not want to help me bump it. Because of this my admissions to a UC (requirement of a B average GPA with no grade lower than a C) will probably be revoked after I send in my end of the year transcripts. It was a big fat mess with many people involved and I am devastated and have never regretted anything more, but I'm not going to explain my situation about the grades because I feel like I deserved it and it would be much too complicated for a YA question.

I'm planning to go to a CC for two years and then transfer to a UC or private school like many of my friends. The problem is that the two community colleges in my area (small town) are impacted because I did not expect this coming and I neglected to register. If I can't get in, I'll have to look at other cities in California, but I was thinking of moving to New York City to get closer to some prospective schools/career shadowing opportunities that are only available there. I'll be getting my first job this summer and already have a few thousand dollars saved up in the bank from almost 18 years of birthday presents, X-mas gifts, etc. Will that be enough for one semester of CC while I work and save up money to pay for the rest? How much will living expenses/apartment/books/etc. cost? My parents aren't helping out and I will apply for financial aid/scholarships as an independent next semester. I am willing to live in cheaper neighborhoods and boroughs if need be and commute through the subway. Will I still be able to apply/register for classes this late?

I know I dug myself in a deep hole and that it's all my fault, but I'm just in shock right now. I want to start a better life for myself and I have a lot of high goals (a career in finance) but it's so demoralizing that I threw everything away and have to go to a CC when I know I can do better. I'm so ashamed that I can't bear thinking of ever visiting my cousins/extended family (who go to Ivy Leagues and top UCs). I have never felt so low in my life. All my friends, teachers, etc. knew that I got into Cal and now I have to back out. It's so embarrassing and uncomfortable telling my friends that I'm not going because they know it's because I was having trouble in school and not for financial reasons (I was a straight-A student for two years, CSF and other honors). I've had a lot of family problems/depression and long story short, I have never been more glad to graduate and never see them again. Anyone else experience something similar? How did you pick yourself up again? :(

Answer
You should perhaps explain your situation to the UC campus and see if you can salvage your acceptance. If your acceptance is revoked, you can still appeal if you have a legitimate problem that caused the D.

If you intend to attend one of the UCs, then moving out of state is not a good idea. If you are primarily interested in private/out-of-state colleges, then go explore. You'd be surprised how long you can live on ramen when required.

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Hello! A question about gifts!!?

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Satya (Ble

Can you please tell me what is the meaning in giving gifts on Christmas?
And can you please tell me to who, you should give gifts and to who you should not give?
Thank you.
Yes, we do not have Christmas, but we are having Christmas tree and gifts's giving from last 5 years. My kids like Christmas tree.
Is it OK to give gifts to my kids' teachers (even the past grades)!! If i give, how do they feel? Thanks again

Answer
It's okay to give a small gift to the children's teachers, but I wouldn't give one to a former teacher unless that person had made a lasting friendship with your family. However, it's not mandatory to give Christmas gifts to teachers. Teachers differ in how they feel about gifts, too. They often get lots of small useless things. I know this because I'm related to several teachers.

I think it's best to save gift giving for immediate family and close friends, or the whole thing can spiral out of control. When people give gifts to everyone they work with and know, it turns into trading lots of useless junk with other people. Many workplaces, and even families, draw names and only give a gift to the person whose name they've drawn.

I have a son and friends who give charitable donations for gifts. They make a donation to a charity in my name and that's their gift to me. I like that. I have enough "stuff". It's also a good way to give a gift for someone who is hard to buy for. I give a donation to a local charity which supports art in schools as a gift to an artist friend. She already has everything and likes the idea of promising students being given art supplies for their use at home, which the is what the charity does.

In many places, it's customary to tip service people at Christmas time. If you had a maid, doorman, etc. you would give them a card with a Christmas bonus of money. In my case, I give the paper boy a good tip at Christmas since I don't tip him during the rest of the year. I give it early enough that he can use the money before Christmas if he wants to buy gifts.

Personally, I only give gifts to the children in the family. The adults all have good jobs and can go buy what they want for themselves. I save their birthdays as the time to give them something thoughtful that I know would be special to them.

Christmas represents the birth of Christ. The early church placed the holiday close to the winter solstice which was widely celebrated in pagan societies. Gift giving was in immitation of the three Magi, or wise men, who came with gifts for the infant Jesus. In some cultures Santa brings the gifts to the children, in others it's the "three kings" who bring the gifts.

Christmas in the US is a mixture of different traditions from different countries. Being a country of immigrants, people brought their holiday customs with them. Families with Hispanic or Italian background often go in for manger scenes. Many have the manger with figurines plus a Christmas tree. The Christmas tree and Santa were northern European customs. We've shared each others customs and it seems to vary from family to family, everyone taking which customs they like. In my family, we have a Christmas tree, presents for the children and a large family dinner where the focus is on visiting and catching up with each other's lives. If Christmas is new to you, you have the opportunity to start your own customs. :-)

Do you think I should or not?

blue_star1

Ok one of my past college teachers from school last semester and I are friends but not close close. I have been out to eat w/her a couple of times and she invited me over to her house to see her new baby. I have given her 3 baby gifts also. We talk alot through email but ever since school started and she had her baby which is her first, she doesn't write me over email as much as she used to. I also know her husband and work with him. Well this is my question, her birthday is this month and I thought about getting her a little card and a gift certificate to her fav. restaurant. I dont know if I should or not though. I was gonna ask her if I could come by her office at school to visit or if she would mind. I was just gonna see if she still acted like she wanted to be friends still if you know what I mean. I think she's a really nice person and friend, although we aren't very close. What do you think I should do? Thanks for your advice!

Answer
If you're not "close close" but you've already given her 3 baby gifts you might be in danger of overwhelming her a little. I'm sure she doesn't have as much time as she used to, and this is probably why she doesn't email as much as she used to. She'd probably like to stay in touch, but doesn't have much time to spend on you at present.

The card and gift certificate is a nice idea. If I were you, I'd certainly send a card, a least. If she's gotten you a gift for anything (and since you've only seen her since last semester, this might have never come up) then I'd say go ahead with the certificate. If not, you might just send the card. (Otherwise, you'll be 4-up on her in the gift department, and that might create a little pressure, on somebody who doesn't need any more stress in her life.) Either way, you might include a note on your card that says something to the effect that you realize that she's super-busy and you don't want to bother her, but for her to call or write whenever she can spare the time.

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An 11 year old girls Birthday Party?

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Mariah H

I need to know what to do please answer best answer gets 10 points and if you really want to get 10 points or help please give me ideas for a present Please and Thank You

Answer
It really depends on what your 11 year old is into.

If she likes animals:

consider taking everyone to the humane society - call in advance and see if it's possible - to visit with the animals and help out. Who knows? You could inspire some of the children to become a vet!

take them to a zoo, with permission from all parents of course and possibly some extra adult help

or if she's into a specific animal and you have it available where you are, go there. like if she is into horses and you know someone who has a stable, take the party there

If she likes cooking/baking:

call a bakery and ask if they do parties or would be willing to do something to where the children can bake their own cookies or cakes or do that in your own home. It will make a mess but it's SO fun.

If she likes makeup and hair and girly stuff:

have a spa party at an actual spa if you can afford it. they can do nails and hair and even makeup

have a spa party in your home with sliced cucumbers, facial masks, makeup, and the like. you can buy a lot of that stuff at the dollar store now. try to stay away from the foundations though in case she has black friends since they would feel left out; set up individual rooms or areas in one large room for different things - hair, makeup, polishes, etc

you can buy kits now where they can make their own lip glosses. also mani/pedi kits. they sell them in the makeup section at Walmart, usually where the lipsticks are, near the bottom

If she's into art/painting/drawing:

buy a bunch of those large pieces of construction paper or pads of whte artist paper and coloring pencils, watercolor, and washable markers and allow the girls to be artistic.

if the weather is good and you don't mind, buy a bunch of sidewalk chalk and have them draw on the pavement. hopscotch is always good and it will keep them active

find a teacher (or a church) you can borrow an easel and small chalkboard or dry erase board from and play Pictionary. You can make up your own cards for this. Have your daughter help so you have a better idea of the things they know about and what they could actually draw.

Rent movies that go along with the theme if it will be a sleepover and the guests will be there for a while.

Make take home bags that go along with the theme as well. No matter how old someone is, they always like to go home with something.

If you have one or can borrow one, get a Polaroid camera and take pictures throughout the party and drop them into the bags before you give them to the girls so they have a memory of it for their photo album or wall. If you don't have a Polaroid or can't afford to do the take home bags as well as everything else, take pictures anyway - of everything and everyone - and then, once they have been developed, have your daughter write thank you notes to everyone. Even if they did not bring a gift, she can thank them for coming and sharing in the celebration. Then add a picture or two to each card, making sure one is of that person specifically.

As far as presents, it really does depend on what your daughter is into and what your family can afford. Children don't always need toys and gadgets just because it's their birthday. Buy her some really cool clothes, maybe some that are a bit more expensive than you would usually pay. Or a personalized jewelry set with her name and birthstone. If this were my child, I would tell her that the birthday party was her big present because they can get very expensive and then maybe take her out to a movie as just the family at a later date. Maybe have the party a few days before her actual birthday if the weekend allows and have her actual birthday as just a family celebration.

how much is appropriate to spend on my boss for her birthday and what to get?

luvmy4boyz

I'm a nanny and my boss is a teacher. Her birthday is this week and I would like to give her something for her birthday. I don't want to do any type of "teacher" gift and I've already considered doing a nice photo of her children but she already has a gift certificate for professional photos of them which she is using next month as they are turning 1 yr then (they are twins).

So I need some ideas, should I do a gift certificate to go eat at her favorite restaurant, to a clothing store? Should I dare to just pick out an outfit, I know her sizes and taste a little since I do the laundry at work but I worry she won't like it or it won't fit right. I thought about a certificate to a salon but she just got her hair done recently and I don't know if she would like a spa thing.

So what should I get and how much is a good amount to spend? If I do a gift certificate to someplace tell me where I should get it for and how much should I spend?. My husband thinks I should just make a coupon for a free night of babysitting but I am not sure that is enough and plus they have family that come visit often on weekends and so they could always go out then.

Some extra details that may help...I've been working for them for 4 months and I get along really well with her. It seems like I've known her longer. She is turning 32 yrs old.

I myself am a mom of 4 boys 14, 14, 11 and 9 who are in school full time.

Thanks!
Well I know she is my boss but in my line of work you do become close, I am caring for her children. I mean, we haven't gone out anywhere or done anything together "as friends" but I DO consider her my friend and we email each other and we talk about things friends talk about like my kids, her kids, her work etc...

I don't want her to feel obligated to do the same for me though so that is something to think about as my birthday is in April and she knows when it is.
desmeran, I like that idea, so I just use fabric paint and any towel? Should I write something too on the towel and if so what would you write?

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I would definitely do the gift certificate for a free night of babysitting. You are then donating your time, not your money, and it reduces the return pressure on her when your birthday comes along. And, seriously, who doesn't want a free night of babysitting? It's a nice gesture, lets her go out, and also shows that you like her kids enough to spend some extra time with them for free. If it were me, I'd be thrilled with a gift like that. Maybe you could also work with the kids to help them make something for her like a kitchen towel with their handprints done in fabric paint or something?


*i am so not a craft person, so i'm really not the person for details. but my daughter did that in preschool, just with fabric paint and a handtowel. it did fade a little when we washed it, but the picture is still there a year later. i might just have the kids write their names and ages inside the handprints (if they're old enough).

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