birthday party dilemma

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Hi Antoinette,

I have been watching this list for about a month or so. I am so

intrigued by the entire BTVC process, and have been able to share

all of my new knowledge with my Hubby...we have a family full of

issues, although nothing so outright GI-related, just asthma,

depression, ADHD, PDD-NOS, and all the symptoms related to these

labels.. the gut-brain connection is really amazing!!! I have been

in nursing school for the last 3 years and NEVER has this

relationship been mentioned. The neuro-rehab psychologist that

evaluated and diagnosed my daughter never made the connection. Our

pediatrician never asked about dietary issues. COMPLETELY

AMAZING...anyway, all of this to say:

for birthday parties, we have always done what is best for our

family. We have always lived on one income and couldn't afford big

parties and lots of kids. plus the goodie bags are always a

nightmare!!!

An idea I use is a party in mid afternoon, so everyone feeds their

kids first!! Then my goodie bags have just prizes in them, you know

the type, rings, balloons, etc from the dollar store. Then go to

local fast food joints and get their coupons for a free cone or

other treat-think halloween??? 's, McD's, Friendly's etc or a

local ice cream place, and put the coupon in the goodie bag. No

stress for you or your family, the guests get what they come looking

for!!! scavenger hunt games are great for all ages and electrical

tape comes in many colors at the dollar store, to color code sticks,

rocks, what have you for the hunt!!!

Good Luck and we will be starting the SCD at semester's end!!!

Cara Mia, 41, ADHD, ASD? abused illicit drugs as a 20-something, no

current med helps

Irwin, 50, asthma, depression, mild GI, host of meds/lifetime

Ian,10, ADD, on 36 mg Concerta, school days only

Maya,7, PDD-NOS, severe ADHD, nocturnal electrical brain activity,no

meds currently

Collin,5 1/2, ADHD, 5 mg Methylin, school days only