My friend is having a birthday party and invited me. I love the guy, he's one of my good friends so was happy to go. Then I found out that he also invited one of his other friends who I cannot stand - the friend is very rude, sarcastic and condescending, and we got into a bit of a verbal spat last time we met. I am scared to death of conflict, and am debating on whether or not to go. How to cope?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 12, 2013 -
30 answers
My Titanic-obsessed son is turning 7 in a couple months. I want to throw him a party he'll remember forever. I have the cake planned -- a friend is baking a Titanic-shaped masterpiece. For the rest, I need AskMe's help.
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posted by Professor Horatio Hufnagel
on Oct 12, 2012 -
27 answers
My wife wants our daughter to have a makeover party for her 8th birthday. Manicures, pedicures, hair-styling and all that. Am I being overly-sensitive in thinking it's a bad idea?
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posted by ColdChef
on Jun 13, 2012 -
97 answers
What are some fun games and activities that involve throwing colored paint at each other?
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posted by nikkorizz
on Sep 26, 2011 -
4 answers
Instead of crappy party favors in a plastic bag, we're giving away locally-produced t-shirts to the kids at my son's 5th birthday party. Problem: what to put on them?
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posted by anastasiav
on Jun 20, 2011 -
26 answers
Science tricks to do at an eighth birthday party?
Ones we did last year: candle doesn't pop water-filled balloon; small square of celluloid holds water in overturned glass; water and oil trade places in conjoined drinking glasses; corn-starch liquid/solid; paperclip floats on water. What are other easy-but-cool favourites?
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posted by progosk
on Nov 24, 2010 -
35 answers
TreasureHuntFilter: looking for devilishly puzzling clues for a grown-up birthday treasure hunt.
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posted by aint broke
on Mar 19, 2010 -
13 answers
My husband is turning 30 next month, and because his birthday typically gets overshadowed by the holidays, I am throwing him a BIG surprise party at our house. I am trying to come up with a loose theme that I can tie into the cake/cupcakes, decorations, and some little scavenger hunt hint cards I am going to leave for him. Some of my ideas have been pretty lame, so I'm turning to the hive mind for ideas!
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posted by tastybrains
on Nov 12, 2009 -
9 answers
Chicago hive: any ideas for a 40th birthday celebration that includes dinner on a Saturday night for about a dozen people but is more fun than just doing dinner?
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posted by slo
on Jul 16, 2008 -
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I'm having a birthday pool party (indoor) with a group of 20 kindergarten-age kids. They'll be in the water most of the time, but they'll be in a charming little holding cell for the first part of the party. Any suggestions for an activity or craft that would work well in this situation?
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posted by bibliowench
on Jan 26, 2008 -
10 answers
Surprise birthday party for my 60 y.o. mother - what can we do to keep the guests up and mingling?
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posted by imposster
on Dec 11, 2007 -
10 answers
Dueling birthday parties: boyfriend and best friend, both on Wednesday night. Help me decide what to do!
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posted by rmless
on Aug 13, 2007 -
37 answers
When is a party not a party? When it's not hosted. But how to invite people to such a (non-)event?
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posted by Dreama
on Nov 25, 2006 -
17 answers
Who knows of any fantastic outdoor party games for a group of about 10 kids (and several grown kids) that don't need much in the way of expensive equipment?
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posted by cometwendy
on Jul 10, 2006 -
17 answers
How should I organize or structure a Treasure Hunt for eight 5/6 year olds at a birthday party?
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posted by chr1sb0y
on Apr 21, 2006 -
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