I would not ask guests to bring the food. I catered my three dd's weddings myself at a very thrifty price. Cooked turkey breast, cheese, bread, relishes etc. You might ask a good friend to provide some food as their gift to you. Or a potluck sounds good. ... View related article.
Hi Jerry, I am so sorry for your nephews illness. Hope he is doing well. Of course, color books and new crayons are always welcome as our picture books. A kaliedescope(sp) is always fun. How about play dough? It is a pain to clean up. Probably best of all will be people visiting him and telling him how much they love him Linda ... View related article.
Our thrift bread store also has cookies, snack cakes, doughnuts etc. for very reasonable prices. If you pack lunches it is usually cheaper to get these than to make them yourself. Linda ... View related article.
If your Mom likes to send cards, get her a box of all purpose cards and stamps. Then she can send birthday cards, sympathy cards, etc. Also, if she likes to read a magazine subscription would be nice. If she is unable to read you may wish to check on talking books. Linda ... View related article.
Robin, I have a 3 y.o. grandson with autism. His Mom finds he accepts finger foods better than others. Have you tried fruit with peanut butter on it. cubes of cheese, crackers, and small pieces of veggies. Sometimes he does better if he can carry his food around with him. I know this is not good manners, but may help at home. Linda ... View related article.