How can I make a wedding elopement picnic for two on the beach unique?

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Autumn

Think how a caterer sets up food for a perfect display but picnic style. Any ideas about the perfect setup to make it more comfortable. I love seafood and its on the beach but want something unique. Its for a 10/10/10 beach elopement.

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For two...right?

I would bring a body board to use for the table and a nice beach towel for a tablecloth. I would have food with dips and have the dip in a small bowl in the center of the plate with the food to be dipped all around the plate.
1. a meat platter..I would have shrimp coctail, crab legs and salmon cakes with a seafood dip in the center. Maybe a few slices of rye party bread. Garnish with bunches of chives.
2. a vegetable platter...I would have carrots, radishes, cucumbers and avocado with a ranch type dip in the center. Maybe a few deli crackers. Garnish with parsley.
3. a dessert platter...I would have grapes, strawberries, melon balls and pineapple chunks with a nice fruit dip in the center. Maybe a few wafer type cookies. Garnish with Mint leaves.
4. Wine coolers to drink. You can do the champagne later.

This is a recipe I have for a fresh fruit dip...it is excellent!
FRESH FRUIT DIP OR DRESSING
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp enriched flour
1 egg yolk
2 1/2 TBS lemon juice
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Combine sugar, flour and egg yolk. Add fruit juice.
Cook in double boiler till thick. Cool. Fold in whipped cream.

What theme and where should i have my birthday party?

Blair W

I am a triplet with another boy and girl there names are Colton and Alexa. We want to have a great party for our 18th. We are planning to have it together because we hang out in the same group of people. we have no limit when it comes to money and we can invite as many people as we want. the reason we dont get a party planner to decide is because they are so lame and rude.

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There's SO much you can do! I have a TON of ideas, so bear with me, because the list is LONG! LOL

A Night in Tuscany
Casino
Disney
Pretty in Pink
Black and White Ball
Silver and Gold
Diamonds and Gemstones
Cartoons/cartoon characters
Under the Tuscan Sun
Hollywood
Broadway
Winter Wonderland
Butterflies
Fairies
Garden (flowers)
Sweet Treats
Actors/Actressess
Prince and Princessess
Bubbles
Disco/Dance the Night Away
Dance
Lion King
Napa Valley
Safari/Jungle/Zoo
Rock and Roll
Carnival
Masquerade Ball
Fairy Tales
Sports or Sport Teams
Hobbies
Moraccan Theme
Spa
Fun and Games
Formal Sit down dinner party
Around the World
Under the Moon and Stars
Italian Festival
Under the Sea
Hearts
Mexican Fiesta
Hawaiin Luau
Beach Ball
Tea Party
Alice in Wonderland
Lounge
Country Western
Ocktoberfest
Greek
Asian
Super Heroes

Since you're triplets, you can do Everything's Better in THREE! The party can be about the 3 of you, do a layer cake with 3 tiers, etc.

All About Me/ My favorites - This is all about you and the things you love, and your favorite things from food, ot music, etc.

The Year you were born - based around all that was popular the year you were born.

Astrological - This is based on your Astrological sign and the colors associated with that sign.

Remember when - Pick an era! 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. etc.

We're Kids again! - This party is just like the parties you had when you were a kid with pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, etc.

Monochromatic - Pick a color and decorate in the tones and shades of that color, from light to dark and all the tones in between. So if you choose blue, you would start with light blue, and work your way to dark blue.

Birthstone - This theme revolves around the color of your birthstone! From decorations to the tablecloths, napkins, etc. It would be all about your birthstone color!

If you're interested in any of theset themes and want me to elaborate on how to decorate, etc, just give me a yell! I hope some of these ideas help!

I hope whatever theme you come up with and choose, you have a great party and that you and your sister and brother have a very Happy Birthday!!

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Car not low to the ground and under 6k?

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Jessica

My parents are buying me a car and I really wanted a jeep or truck but because I have to pay for gas, I can't. So I need a car that's not low to the ground and good on gas millage but under 6000.

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97-01 Honda crv. Great mileage, AWD, great space, cheap to maintain. Good for camping and whatnot. Auto or manual. Lots of little cool options. The rear storage tray comes out and becomes a table for when you camp/tailgate!

what are the pros/cons of a pop-up tent camper?

Woodland H

We're considering getting one (probably a 10' for our family of 4) and just want to know what all people experience and what they regret before we buy one. Thx!

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Go for it.

I've owned an 8' and 10' pop-up and a 21' hybrid camper and a Class-C RV. Unless you can afford a Class-C (both the initial purchase and ongoing storage, insurance and maintenance), a pop-up is the way to go. Comfort, storage and convenience are the main benefits of a pop-up.

In terms of comfort, you are sleeping up and off the ground on a well-padded, insulated and flat surface that you can easily get into and out of without crawling around on your hands and knees. Most pop-ups have heat and many have air conditioning. During bad weather you have a well-protected and comfortable place to hang out.

While cabinet space in a pop-up, compared to larger RV's, is limited, it is still sufficient to permanently organize and store all the reusable gear and supplies you need for a camping trip. All your kitchen and dining stuff, cleaning stuff, bedding, etc can be permanently stowed in the cabinets or under the dinette benches. Larger items such as a tabletop BBQ grill, cooler, folding table and chairs can be organized on the floor to fit when the pop-up is closed, and still leave room to add groceries and clothing just before heading out on a trip.

As for convenience, first and foremost is most pop-ups can be towed by lightweight trucks, SUV/CUV and some mid-sized cars. They are small enough that most people store them in their backyard, driveway or garage, saving lot storage fees. With adequate storage to be fully packed and ready to go (except for groceries and clothing), taking that spur of the moment trip is a breeze.

The Cons:

As compared to tent camping, the only con is you're not going to to be backwoods camping or taking it backpacking. There is some annual maintenance required, most of which can be DIY, though I prefer to have pros deal with anything involving propane.

As compared to other RV choices? The biggest disadvantage is the time setting-up the pop-up and unloading the stuff stowed on the floor before you can use the pop-up at all. This means that if you're going on a long distance trip with many short stays, setup and breakdown can be tedious. Clothing storage is a bit problematic in a pop-up, you will need to live out of your suitcases which get stowed on the bunks by day and tucked under the dinette table or on counters by night.

Some things to think about:

A front, outside storage trunk is a wonderful feature.

Unless you plan to do a lot of dispersed / dry camping, don't bother with a bathroom in a pop-up. Although it might seem nice, there's practically no privacy. That space is better used for storage and/or seating.

An outside shower is almost an essential feature. A water heater is also a nice-to-have feature, but it does eat up storage space. A portable, water heater such as Eccotemp, Camp Chef, even Zodi costs around $100 and takes up less space.

Slide-outs on a pop-up are also a mixed bag. A slide-out adds significant weight and, when closed, steals valuable floor space. Most of the time you'll only be in the pop-up when sleeping or to escape bad weather. Having a few extra square feet of floor space when the slide is out does not make up for the lost storage when its closed.

One awning is essential, but two awnings are better. Add a second awning to the back side of your pop-up where you can setup your dining or picnic table. This leaves the normal front-side awning for lounging and relaxation.

Consider an add-a-room or screen room. The screen room is less expensive and will help protect you from insects. An add-a-room has opaque panels with screens in them, and roll-up flaps so you can close the screens for a private, sheltered area. We've used an add-a-room with the second back-side awning and cots to sleep an extra three people in comfort and privacy.

If you have two kids make sure your camper can sleep at least 6, as your kids will usually want to bring friends or relatives along. Once boys get to be about 10-12 years old they will not want to share a bed, but girls -- even teenage girls-- have no problems sharing with a female friend or cousin.

In many pop-ups the dinette bed is less than six feet long. Try to find a model with a dinette bed that measures 72" x 48" so you can fit two full-size people.

Buy used and save a ton. Most folks only use their pop-up a few times each year. Others buy one and use it a few times, then let it sit, while a few use it once and have a change of mind or situation. Even a 10 year-old pop-up is worth considering if it has been kept and stored well.

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