We're reconfiguring our house to make room for a second child. We'd like to continue to have someplace comfortable for guests to sleep, but we're short on space. [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2008 - 19 answers

Where do two foodies take a family with children in Toronto? And once we've eaten, what are the must see places for boys, 6 and 8? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 8 answers

How can my mom tactfully kick out guests who've overstayed their welcome? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 24 answers

How do I create a TV schedule based on a topic? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 4 answers

Please help us find a unique but elegant wedding reception venue in Sioux Falls, SD! [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2007 - 6 answers

When friends with whom you don't usually spend time in close quarters come for a brief stay at your house, what things should you change about your everyday, hanging-around the house behavior? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 29 answers

One of my wife's distant friends has attempted to invite herself to stay with us, again. She did this last March, and we used the excuse of me starting a new job and needing to do x, y, and z as well as the "out of town" excuse for any remaining dates. This got us off scot-free, but we both knew the time would come again... and it's here. We need a final solution. [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 123 answers

Dinner Parties! I'm looking for impressive recipes. How did you last knock your guests' socks off? A few minor restrictions and links to previous great threads inside. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2005 - 18 answers

Ack, I'm not vegan! But I've got a friend with three kids under 9 who is, and they're coming to stay a few days. This hapless carnivore and starchivore needs your culinary assistance to feed adults and kids.
posted on Jun 29, 2004 - 34 answers

Dealing with parents: How to say 'no'? They want to make an extended visit beyond anything we find reasonable. More behind the door...
posted on May 20, 2004 - 15 answers