A bunch (8-10, possibly more) of friends and I want to rent a beach house or similar living situation for Thursday-Monday over the summer, either late June/early July or early August. Where should we go and how can we find affordable housing?
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posted by Urban Winter
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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How can I keep hamburgers and hotdogs warm after grilling and how can I melt cheese on burgers that are kept warm but not hot?
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posted by Fairchild
on Mar 23, 2013 -
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I'm hosting a football-free celebration of man's finest feathered friend, this Sunday. What owl tributes and puns do I need on the menu, on the television, on the stereo, and as decor?
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posted by enfa
on Feb 1, 2013 -
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Could someone suggest an easy holiday craft project (less than 30 minutes) for a 3rd grade class to complete during their holiday party?
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posted by victoriab
on Dec 17, 2012 -
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GingerbreadFilter: help me improve my annual gingerbread party this year (A complete blizzard of snowflakes inside)
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posted by halseyaa
on Dec 14, 2012 -
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One of the downsides of being born in mid-January is that it's always snowing, which leads to a certain inertia when it comes to birthday parties. People don't like to expend the effort to come to a birthday until they think it's going to be exceptionally fun.
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Dec 3, 2012 -
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[Chappy Chanukkah party]: Lots of latkes. Now I need help with music and games.
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posted by anya32
on Nov 28, 2012 -
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Please help me figure out Pandora music for a party we're having at Thanksgiving weekend.
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posted by anadem
on Nov 16, 2012 -
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Looking for fun party games (other than Telephone Pictionary) that can be played with 20-25 people and involve little (or no) supplies, explanation, organization, or complex thinking.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Oct 18, 2012 -
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I want to make a web-page which will track if UK political parties' election manifesto promises once they are in power. I don't want to devote my life or income to this and i'm only doing it because i think i ought to=i am lazy. Comments? Suggestions? Need to know? Sarcasm? Thanks^_^
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posted by maiamaia
on Oct 6, 2012 -
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I'm getting married - yay! I'm having a simply civil ceremony at the NYC wedding bureau and then plan to have a party a few days after. My dear me-fi'ers- What do you think is the best way to word an invite to a post-ceremony celebration?
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posted by carmenghia
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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My step mom's friend has very generously offered to host my baby shower. So sweet and yay! Except... I've always sort of hated attending baby showers and I in general find them boring and socially awkward (hey people, come on over so I can feed you some sweets, just be sure to bring a really expensive crib with you). Is there anything I can do to steer the party into an occasion that's more fun for everyone?
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posted by ohyouknow
on Jul 24, 2012 -
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Help me find a wedding planning website. Tried 'theknot.com' and I can't get past how disorganized & visually chaotic it is.
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posted by luciddream928
on Jul 16, 2012 -
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We're having a rainbow-themed family reunion and I'd like to keep people moving with games. So far I've come up with RED Rover and a WHITE elephant. What other games have a color in the title?
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posted by meindee
on Jun 24, 2012 -
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Weetzie Bat Fans--Theme Party Ideas?
A friend and I are throwing a Weetzie Bat-themed potluck garden party, and are looking for your best decoration and playlist ideas.
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posted by dysh
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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[posting for a friend, but extremely interested as well!] I need games/recipes/ideas for a bachelorette party I am throwing. The theme: Disney Princesses Gone Wild
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posted by halseyaa
on May 24, 2012 -
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We've been invited to a wedding brunch/shower at a restaurant in NYC and I've already RSVP'd that we're attending - should I be expecting that we have to pay for our meal?
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on May 2, 2012 -
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Recipe Filter: Culinary Rubiks Cube Solvers, Crockpot + Assorted Dietary Restrictions = Something something. Restrictions after the jump.
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posted by PlutoniumX
on Apr 12, 2012 -
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Where in Austin can I host 25-45 people for boardgaming between 1-6 PM that will cost me less than $300?
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posted by Zorz
on Apr 9, 2012 -
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I'm planning a party for the Game of Thrones premiere on April 1st, we're planning on doing a potluck, using the show as a theme for the dishes. I have already found several sites or blogs dedicated to recipes of dishes mentioned in the books. But if you do have a good recipe,
please feel free to share it as well!!
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posted by Quincy
on Mar 12, 2012 -
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We are having a brunch reception following a church wedding - the groom and I will likely be delayed by 30-45 minutes by photos and greetings so we want to have some sort of cocktail hour. We have the drinks sorted out, bloody marys and a mimosa bar, along with tea, coffee, etc, but we are stuck on what to serve as a light, savory snack during that time.
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posted by cessair
on Feb 25, 2012 -
25 answers
MeFites, I want to plan an era-appropriate party centred around a recently-acquired c. 1970 copy of the Password board game.
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posted by area.man
on Feb 9, 2012 -
26 answers
My roommate and I are hosting a Speakeasy themed party in a few weeks. What can I do to make it kick ass?
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posted by nerdcore
on Jan 12, 2012 -
23 answers
What is the best sparkling wine or champagne under 20 dollars? Also, I need help with a last-minute New Year's celebration.
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posted by Fairchild
on Dec 30, 2011 -
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My wife loves going out to celebrate New Year's Eve in style, but we've got a three-week-old baby this time around. How do we celebrate at home, just the two (well, three) of us? If you mark the occasion in this style, how do you do it?
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posted by waldo
on Dec 28, 2011 -
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I've been invited to a Solstice party. The invitation says, "Please come with a symbol of light, wrapped to give away, and something to read about light, original or found." Nothing is popping into my head except a candle... and I already know someone bringing a candle. Ideas? Ideas for readings? I could do a Google search for either thing, but I'd be overwhelmed with results, I think. (And maybe there is a way to wrap the gift that goes along with the theme?)
posted by trillian
on Dec 2, 2011 -
53 answers
It's party dress time again, and I have a fantastic strapless, floor-length, tiered black chiffon number to wear to my office Christmas party. (Overdressed much?) Please tell me what I can do over the next 11 days to brighten up my skin, and particularly the skin on my back, so that my fellow employees aren't murmuring to each other, "So THAT's why she always wears a suit."
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posted by sillymama
on Nov 23, 2011 -
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Help an audio noob figure out what kind of sound system would be good enough to play music at a small party in a large space. Would a home audio system be sufficient?
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posted by zosime
on Oct 18, 2011 -
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Suggestions needed for amusing things to do at a party that are somehow connected to Copenhagen or Denmark. So far: eating blue cheese and crispbread, readings from Hamlet, discussion of the Copenhagen Interpretation, drinking Carlsberg, and a look at the Danish modern style. Some more inside. What else?
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posted by wdenton
on Sep 14, 2011 -
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What makes a BBQ enjoyable for you? I’m hosting a medium-sized BBQ and want to make it great. Advice, please!
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posted by yawper
on Jul 15, 2011 -
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Where in Chicago should we have our rehearsal dinner? We need a place that's got a private room for 40 people on Labor Day weekend. We are on a budget, and we have a few criteria.
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posted by hydrophonic
on Jun 27, 2011 -
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What's the most basic MP3 DJ software for an hour-long laptop set?
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posted by ajp
on Jun 21, 2011 -
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I'm throwing a small outdoor party tomorrow (25 people) and now there's rain in the forecast. It being graduation season, I don't want to spend all day calling party stores to find someone who can still rent me a tent. So, will a pop-up canopy
like this protect people from the rain or is it a waste of money?
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posted by cabingirl
on May 26, 2011 -
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Paris - Looking for a fantastic location to host 15 people for a Sunday brunch/lunch in Paris. Ideally in a terasse/rooftop setting with a fixed menu per person (around 20 euros a head)
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posted by ruelle
on Apr 27, 2011 -
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I am putting together a Seahawk Tailgate Party for a high school booster club auction. The party is for 20 people, on a Sunday Seahawk game. The party includes brats, buns, chips, cookies, beer, soda (to be delivered for a game day party) So far in the auction item, I have a 5L keg of beer, the Seahawks party goods, plates, napkins, tattoos. What else can you think of the make this item look great. Can you think of an interesting container for auction presentation? Looking for wow factor at a low cost. Thank you!
posted by jennstra
on Mar 11, 2011 -
7 answers
