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post #61 of 89
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Originally Posted by lovely

Hey ya,

You don't have to take a dessert or anything but you could take a cupcake bouquet With earrings in a small box in the base (I did that for my mum) or a cookie bouquet (also did for my mum but a necklace in the base). They make excellent gifts.

Good luck with the party.

Cheers
Leigh




Ooh, I think I like this idea better than the cupcakes. Much more personalized and doesn't look like you're being petty by bringing a dessert to the party, as it's more for the individual (in this case, you hubby's grandma (right?)).
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post #62 of 89
Ignored! it that's what I would say I know it's not easy, but I have learned the hard way that basically that's all you can do, because if you let it get to you it would be only hurting you and no one else, and trust me ]it's just not worth it!!!keep your chin up and your good work.
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post #63 of 89
Retain your dignity and don't take anything.
post #64 of 89
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Originally Posted by twooten173



I'm up for adoption. My birthday's next week and I would like an Electrolux stove MOM icon_biggrin.gificon_lol.gificon_biggrin.gif



I snorted my coffee icon_lol.gificon_lol.gif

There are some horrible stories here, but Dru, I really felt bad for you when I read that your husbands treats you like that. You need to slap him up! No one hurts their loved ones like that, not if they are decent people. Seriously. I will come do it for you.
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post #65 of 89
naaaah, I'll do it. I'm a pro at up-slapping.

I can't believe anyone would treat their spouse like this. A husband or wife is supposed to be one's greatest support (I know mine is).
post #66 of 89
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Originally Posted by twooten173

........ My birthday's next week and I would like an Electrolux stove MOM icon_biggrin.gificon_lol.gificon_biggrin.gif .........



Just curious (sorry this is off topic), when's your birthday?
-Grace

"Shades of grey wherever I go;
The more I find out the less that I know."
- Billy Joel
"What color's the icing in your world?" - Me
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-Grace

"Shades of grey wherever I go;
The more I find out the less that I know."
- Billy Joel
"What color's the icing in your world?" - Me
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post #67 of 89
It's kind of a relief to know that my family is not the only one!!!, sad, yes icon_cry.gif but not alone. I'll tell you I'm so used to it now that I don't really care where they get their cakes now, but when people at the party ask me if I made the cake I just say: "not today, (and trying to be funny) icon_twisted.gif not everybody can afford my work!" icon_evil.gif and they know it's true. icon_lol.gif
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post #68 of 89
I just don't get it! Why would anyone want a cake that's been frozen and came from who know's what kind of kitchen. The warehouse those cakes come from are probably crawling with cockaroaches & mice.
post #69 of 89
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Originally Posted by Scox

I just don't get it! Why would anyone want a cake that's been frozen and came from who know's what kind of kitchen. The warehouse those cakes come from are probably crawling with cockaroaches & mice.



Hey, it takes all kinds. There are some people that are into some really kinky things. Why ask why?
-Grace

"Shades of grey wherever I go;
The more I find out the less that I know."
- Billy Joel
"What color's the icing in your world?" - Me
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-Grace

"Shades of grey wherever I go;
The more I find out the less that I know."
- Billy Joel
"What color's the icing in your world?" - Me
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post #70 of 89
My brother would NEVER ask me for a cake and always insisted in getting them at Sam's Club. It annoyed me no end, until my Dad told me that Bro wasn't asking because he knew I would insist on making it a freebie and he didn't want to take advantage of me.
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post #71 of 89
My birthday is Thursday. I have the best of best best friends (was that too many best?). She came in from DC today (I'm in Pittsburgh) and brought me a full size fridge for my cake stuff and a wonderful basket of Italian items. DH got me a tool belt - I built my own kitchen, looks nice if I may say so myself. I am so blessed!

Amy - did you take anything? I personally liked the CC bouquet idea. Just my two cents.
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post #72 of 89
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Originally Posted by twooten173

My birthday is Thursday. I have the best of best best friends (was that too many best?). She came in from DC today (I'm in Pittsburgh) and brought me a full size fridge for my cake stuff and a wonderful basket of Italian items. DH got me a tool belt - I built my own kitchen, looks nice if I may say so myself. I am so blessed!

Amy - did you take anything? I personally liked the CC bouquet idea. Just my two cents.



Cool! Happy Birthday! You are blessed, what a great friend! And you're very talented, too! icon_smile.gif
-Grace

"Shades of grey wherever I go;
The more I find out the less that I know."
- Billy Joel
"What color's the icing in your world?" - Me
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-Grace

"Shades of grey wherever I go;
The more I find out the less that I know."
- Billy Joel
"What color's the icing in your world?" - Me
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post #73 of 89
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OK everyone! I made a small cookie bouquet and that's it. Just two large cookies. I also asked my mil if they needed any food so she said i could bring a casserole cause it's a potluck so i did that. the cookie bouquet is in my pics. haven't left yet, i'll let ya'll know tonight how it goes.
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Proud Army wife to Sgt. Roy Freeman currently serving at Camp Taji, Iraq and mother to Trace 11-22-06 and Jon Thomas 2-10-08
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post #74 of 89
My birthday is Thursday. I have the best of best best friends (was that too many best?). She came in from DC today (I'm in Pittsburgh) and brought me a full size fridge for my cake stuff and a wonderful basket of Italian items. DH got me a tool belt - I built my own kitchen, looks nice if I may say so myself. I am so blessed!

Amy - did you take anything? I personally liked the CC bouquet idea. Just my two cents.
Sometimes you have to look reality in the eye and deny it.

I'll always love and miss you!
Taylor Lynn Wooten 4/11/08
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Sometimes you have to look reality in the eye and deny it.

I'll always love and miss you!
Taylor Lynn Wooten 4/11/08
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post #75 of 89
I am with all the others family are the biggest pain in the a** customers, it is really better not to have to do the cake, because god forbid in some crazy event they don't like (which anything would be an improvement over the sped walmart cake) then you would never hear the end of that....! I try not to make for family or close friends...complicates things icon_confused.gif I know I also have had the comment made to me...oh I didn't want to bother you, or take you away from other customers...whatever everyone knows that I don't eat store bought cake...and if I had a nickle for every event that I was at that didn't get my cake, and then got the comment, oh wish I would have you do it...I would be as rich as Donald Trump!!!!!
Nothing is better than having the smell of icing on you, and having people gobble your stuff down, and leave the Walmart cake behind...will serve her right. Good Luck!
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