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Hyacinth
I am thinking of young babies, primarily.
What are some activities that are easy to do with the baby along? Which ones would you avoid altogether? (Going to the movies will definitely be out.)
Do you have any tips to keep the baby happy without making your childless friends feel uncomfortable or left out? (One thing I've already learned by witnessing it is NOT to change a diaper at the restaurant table. Less obvious tips would be welcome.)
Anyone saying "just hire a babysitter" will be ineligible for Best Answer. I've already thought of that one.
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Tips:
- Don't go places where there is a reasonable expectation of quiet behavior (movie theaters, elegant restaurants, plays etc). Even a good baby will probably cry at some point, and it's not fair to other guests. Casual/noisy restaurants, friends' houses and outdoor settings - like parks and pools - are best!
- Make flexible plans with larger groups of people. That way, you're not leaving somebody waiting if your baby's long nap has you running late... or leaving somebody high and dry if the baby has a meltdown and you have to take off early.
- Invite people over! It's important to socialize, but sometimes the most relaxing way to do it is to just stay put and have people over. You can still get your adult interaction time without having to pack up a mountain of baby supplies!
Tips:
- Don't go places where there is a reasonable expectation of quiet behavior (movie theaters, elegant restaurants, plays etc). Even a good baby will probably cry at some point, and it's not fair to other guests. Casual/noisy restaurants, friends' houses and outdoor settings - like parks and pools - are best!
- Make flexible plans with larger groups of people. That way, you're not leaving somebody waiting if your baby's long nap has you running late... or leaving somebody high and dry if the baby has a meltdown and you have to take off early.
- Invite people over! It's important to socialize, but sometimes the most relaxing way to do it is to just stay put and have people over. You can still get your adult interaction time without having to pack up a mountain of baby supplies!
What are those outdoor restaurants in the old west?
agent_pere
In the movies you sometimes see some type of outdoor setup where they're feeding a bunch of people at "picnic" tables. They got a sign up that says 'Dinner $3' and such. Is there a special name for these restaurants, and are they like that because they couldn't afford to build a structure or because they're on the move?
Answer
I would call them the cookhouses, they were usually just put together so that they could serve meals quickly and the owners of the cookhouses were always on the move. When the miners went to California these people followed, set up the cookhouses and fed the miners, others set up bars/saloons.
I would call them the cookhouses, they were usually just put together so that they could serve meals quickly and the owners of the cookhouses were always on the move. When the miners went to California these people followed, set up the cookhouses and fed the miners, others set up bars/saloons.
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