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  1. My2Cinderellas

    Help me choose offsite hotel

    Throwing out a plug for the Candy Cane Inn - has free breakfast, free parking, a shuttle bus, and an easy walk if you don't use the bus. Loved our stay there.
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    Super Secret Trip to Texas

    The DFW area is huge. Definitely need a car. If you like museums there are good ones in Ft Worth. We found a funky upscale Mexican place for lunch near the Amon Carter museum. Had a fun dinner at Lonesome Dove in the Stockyards area of Ft Worth too. Could always see what shows/concerts are going...
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    dress code for football games?

    Hey, I'm in this picture! I love the stripes. Odd# sections and students wear black - even # sections wear gold. It was about 80-90% compliance and that's enough to get the distinct stripes.
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    My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes. Need some help/advice

    The best advice I have is to meet with a Registered Dietician ASAP. Both of you need to be there since it sounds like you do a lot of the food buying/prep. If your endocrinologist's office has a RD on staff, start there. She will be very familiar with the specific needs of a diabetic and may be...
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    One more day . . .

    I'm not optimistic the calls will stop on Wednesday. After all, it's only 14 months until the 2016 Iowa Caucuses. Maybe we get a break until the new year. Maybe.
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    HS Marching Band going to NYC for 2015 Veteran's Day Parade

    We just got the news that our HS marching band is going to be marching in the 2015 NYC Veteran's Day parade. This is a new event for us, and I'm sure someone here has done this before. If your HS band has performed in this event, I'd love to hear your stories, both good and bad. Let the...
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    Parents of Class of 2018 thread

    We will see you there! My kids go to Ankeny Centennial. My oldest plays in the band for varsity, my youngest sings in the all girl group. The varsity is going to FAME regionals in Orlando over spring break - we are turning it into a family vacation and doing the Universal parks, especially...
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    Parents of Class of 2018 thread

    Wow, guess I belong in this thread too :) my youngest is a freshman. Our district has 6/7 and 8/9 middle schools with 10-12 high schools. The 9th graders are included in the high school marching band, show choirs, sports etc as warranted. I like having them in a separate building for an extra...
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    You know your little girl is growing up

    My oldest turned 16, got her drivers license and had her first date, all in the last week. It's been a crazy time!
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    2014 Marching Band Thread

    Here we go! I have 2 in band this year. DD16 is a junior clarinet, DD14 is a freshman colorguard. Show theme is The Elements (earth, water, air, fire) and they are using Stravinsky for the opener (Rite of Spring) and closer (Firebird). They have been meeting throughout the summer and it...
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    2013 Marching Band Thread

    Off to start a new thread...
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    So You Think You Can Dance returns

    Thoughts on last night? When the bottom 6 were announced, I figured Jordan was going home - and then the judges trashed her routine and sealed it. I didn't think they would get rid of Anthony until they trashed his routine too and Teddy danced himself safe. Was pretty sure Emilio wasn't...
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    So You Think You Can Dance returns

    We are rooting for Jacque as she is from Des Moines. Plus my girls love seeing ballet/pointe represented!
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    Dance Moms with daughters in pointe shoe question?

    It's worth the effort finding a good pointe shoe fitter. I'm lucky to have one close by, and there are always girls from 2-3 hours away in there too. Both my girls are on pointe, one was ready at 10, the other not until 12. They only have pointe class 1.5 hrs a week so don't blow thru the shoes...
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    Any wine aficionados around? I need help.

    With chocolate - a Zinfandel port, or LBV or ruby port. I wouldn't do tawny with chocolate. I'm not a huge port fan but do like a good Zinfandel port with chocolate. My favorite right now is from Pedroncelli, I grab it off wine.woot when it comes around. With creme brûlée I like the ice wine...
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    Spin off on PSA regarding wills. In re college age children

    Our kids get everything 50/50. BUT, they get their share in thirds, at 18, 25, and 30. The first chunk will get them thru undergrad, the next third can be grad school, wedding, car and house down payment, whatever. Last third hopefully they are set and can invest.
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    High School Class of 2016/College Class 2020

    Yes, Iowa State is probably where she is headed. She will have no problem meeting the minimum requirements for guaranteed admission as an instate student. She has big dreams, but it will come down to financial aid/scholarships. Ames is only 30 minutes away, she has been on campus many times for...
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    High School Class of 2016/College Class 2020

    Class rings - DD looked at the jostens catalog and only liked the feminine styles that you can't really customize much. So I suggested we but a nice ring at the jewelry store, better quality for the price. Our local jeweler was so patient, it took a while to narrow down what style she wanted and...
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    The Broadway show thread where we discuss all things Broadway

    Can't wait!! See you there :)
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    Need help planning a trip to Iowa and Minneapolis

    I agree that the Minnesota zoo and children's museum in St Paul are great choices. If you have a membership to your local zoo, you may get in free/discounted to the Minnesota zoo under the reciprocity program. If you want a smaller zoo experience, the Blank Park zoo in Des Moines is a good...




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