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I need to get my husband's step brother one more small present and neither of us has any ideas. He is 23, lives with his parents, loves to hunt, fish, and be outdoors. But he doesn't need any hunting supplies b/c he either already has it or doesn't want it.

I was thinking a pair of driving gloves, a thermal shirt, or a coffee gift set. I need to stay around $5 to $10.

Any opinions on those, or any other suggestions would really help.

Thanks!

I have a 16" x 20" James Dean photo in my living room and would like to have one of Marilyn Monroe to match it. I'm looking for one that is approximately the same size, black and white, and has one of her famous quotes on it. I have looked at allposters.com but could not find one. Any help would be appreciated. Here is a link to the James Dean I have: http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgfp1086+james-dean-qu...

I'm not sure about it, I'm trying to funny but I don't know how it will come across. Bride's family is awesome very laid back, groom's is a bit more uptight. I would really appreciate anyone reading it and giving advice.

Hello everyone. For those of you who don’t know me I am Christina and Nate’s friend Ashley. I would like to say a few words about our lovely bride and groom, and I want to start by thanking the two of you for allowing me to be a part of such a special day.

I met Christina about four years ago and knew instantly that she was someone I wanted to be friends with. She has a beautiful spirit that just drew me right in and apparently I was not the last person she had this effect on. A few days after meeting Christina, Nate gave me a message for her. “If your friend ever wants to get married in Vegas by an Elvis impersonator, tell her to let me know.” I have to admit, I though he was crazy and that he might try to kidnap her. But I told her anyway because it was sweet in a weird way. A few days later Christina tells me that she is falling for someone, “Its Nate!” she exclaims to which I respond “The Elvis guy!” How was I to know that he would end up being her teddy bear?

One year later they announced their engagement and Christina had a glow about her that night that I have never seen on her before. I don’t know if it was excitement and bliss, or possibly the reflection off the rock on her finger. Whatever it was it hasn’t left her since, and I have never seen her so happy.

I know that typically a wedding speech is suppose to offer some marital advice, but to be honest I don’t think these two need any. I know how deep their love for one another is and how much deeper it will become. So I offer them only what a very wise woman told me, remember that love will never fail you and never go to sleep without saying I love you.

Individually Nate and Christina are wonderful people and two of my closest friends. But together they are a couple whose love will be envied, and I am so happy that they found each other. I wish you a long and happy marriage with all the love in the world. (Raise glass) To Christina and Nate may you live long and prosper.

In my maid of honor speech am I suppose to speaking to the audience or the bride and groom? I've seen speeches both ways. Which is more traditional/proper?

I'm throwing a bachelorette party for my friend in a few weeks and have been working on a playlist. She wants older Coheed and Cambria songs and older AFI songs. Can anyone make some suggestions?

She also mentioned a song by T-pane and Chris Brown?

And one with Nelly Furtado, Timberland, and Timberlake? I'm not if Timberland produced it or what.

Appreciate any help!

I need help! My cousin is staying with me this weekend and we are having parties Friday and Saturday. Friday I am ordering pizza, but would like something different for Saturday.

I'm serving 20 -25 people, they will coming and going all night. Its very casual and drinking will be involved. I would prefer finger foods that are cheap and easy to make.

I was thinking about just serving cream cheese and bacon crescents, hotdogs with various toppings, chips, and cupcakes or cheesecake. I'm worried that this menu is too young ( ages 22 - 30 attending), but I like the easy casual aspect of it.

I also need some sort of vegetarian dish (dairy products and eggs are fine, but no meat).

So, what do you all think about the hotdogs idea? If you think its lame then please suggest an alternative.

And can anyone recommend a good vegetarian dish?

I'm hosting a bachelorette party in May and want to give out favors. I'm making a baggie for each guest containing things she may need throughout the night. Her scavenger hunt card, a pen, straw, sticker, gum or mints, and some sort of make up.

I'm thinking either lip stuff or crazy fake eyelashes, but leaning toward the lips.

I just can't decide what kind of lip stuff to get. The girl's range from 22 - 29, and one has full lips (making me question the plumping lipstick) I also have no idea what colors to get. Here is what I have limited it down to:

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Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I've never worked with fusible interfacing before, but wanted to give it a try because it seems so easy. Every type I looked at today was very coarse and itchy. Does this get better after its heated?

I'm making a dress for my niece and she has very sensitive skin. Would it be alright to use cotton t-shirt like material as a liner?

I am the matron of honor at my best friend's wedding in May and she has asked me to do a short speech at the reception. The best man will also be giving one. My question is who goes first?

I am making an aisle runner for my friend's wedding out of plastic table cloths and would like to find something to spray on it that will make it less slippery. (And please don't tell me to find a different runner because it isn't my decision .) Is there any kind of clear spray I can use on it?

Also I was thinking about sewing something to the bottom of it to help keep it on the floor. Any suggestions for what I should use?

I am making an aisle runner for my friend's wedding out of plastic table cloths and would like to find something to spray on it that will make it less slippery. (And please don't tell me to find a different runner because it isn't my decision .) Is there any kind of clear spray I can use on it?

Also I was thinking about sewing something to the bottom of it to help keep it on the floor. Any suggestions for what I should use?

I found a coupon code online for Day's Inn that takes 20% off the best rate, but it is a "corporate volume rate". I don't know what that means. I am wondering if anyone know whether I can use this without encountering problems when I check in?