Dumb Question - Page 3

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Judaline I agree with something like a crock-pot dish that could be a dip with tortilla scoops or a sandwich with slider buns. Maybe a little grated cheese for a topping. Even some bagged salad if someone wants taco salad.

Sliced ham and slider buns with cheese slices and crackers.

Brownies or cookies if anyone wants them! And bought is FINE! And some cut up apple slices and orange segements maybe also! How thoughtful of you and don't go to a lot of work! The visit is the important thing.

PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

@Judaline You're very kind. You are still thinking like a Mom, wanting to feed your children no matter what. I agree with @RedTop about the meatballs in a crockpot. You can even do the frozen Italian meatballs from the grocery store or Costco (I like those). Add a good marinara, put out toothpicks, and you're good to go. Most of our parties these days are open house, or very long holiday parties. You can't put out meats and cheeses or most dips without them getting warm. Otherwise you are getting them out of the fridge and putting them back all afternoon. You could also have some bread in a locknlock or bag for dipping.

ETA: I was going to add that you could do the Ro-tel-Velveeta dip in a crockpot, but it sounds like some of them are watching the calories. Otherwise, that's always a winner. I do it when the kids come in for the holidays and I don't know when they are arriving. If you buy soft pretzel rivets (nibs), it's practically a meal.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

Sorry, OP--but I would put out the word---if you want to eat something at my house, on Mothers Day---------you bring something and let me eat and NOT cook on Mothers day!!

SaveTheTurtles · ‎10-09-2023

@Judaline wrote:
I have 5 kids-all adults. Every year on Mother's Day they drop in-never know when/who is coming. For once I'd like to have something I can put out for them to eat while we visit. Something already made, hopefully finger foods, just SOMETHING, you know? Thanks for any tips.

Ok, so it's Mother's Day and you are trying to figure out what to feed them and who is coming. Wouldn't it be nice if your 5 kids got together and brought YOU food or took you out to eat? However, if there's no chance of that happening I'd google appetizers and bar cookies and keep it simple being sure to make YOUR favorites! 😉

Scorpio1971 · ‎03-10-2010

I would make plans for the day to go out to do something I would like. A movie or theatre, followed by late lunch or dinner, visit a museum, a relaxing boat ride, anything I would like. And when I get the "I'm at your house but you're not home" phone call...surprise on them! My reply will be "I'm out celebrating me!" Perhaps it would instill responsibility in them to call ahead to make their plans.

In-x-s · ‎03-09-2010

@Judaline wrote:
I have 5 kids-all adults. Every year on Mother's Day they drop in-never know when/who is coming. For once I'd like to have something I can put out for them to eat while we visit. Something already made, hopefully finger foods, just SOMETHING, you know? Thanks for any tips.

I think that's a great Mom thing for you to do. I would do just a meat/cheese tray with crackers and maybe a relish tray. I would, however, have strawberry shortcake fixings available too even if they don't like sweets. Who doesn't love a big bowl of strawberry shortcake!!!

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Scorpio1971 wrote:
I would make plans for the day to go out to do something I would like. A movie or theatre, followed by late lunch or dinner, visit a museum, a relaxing boat ride, anything I would like. And when I get the "I'm at your house but you're not home" phone call...surprise on them! My reply will be "I'm out celebrating me!" Perhaps it would instill responsibility in them to call ahead to make their plans.

Ha ha ha. I think they feel good about themselves when they show up, so I'll just let it happen. We have a special needs son who lives with us and he loves seeing his brothers and sisters. It'll be good for all of us and maybe I'll take that boat ride another day!

KBEANS · ‎06-08-2020

@Judaline

Happy Mothers Day! 💐 It's nice that your children will pop in and that you want to have a little something for them to Nosh.

I think it's great that they just come by whenever.
My children never need an invitation to visit.

If you were doing something else, than that's another story...but who would want to be without their children on Mothers Day? 🤔

Speaking of Noshing... You may want to get some bagels/ bialys or mini bagels, cream cheese (there are so many varieties these days), butter, preserves, mini muffins, croissants and such.

A fruit platter, and/or a cheese & cracker platter.
It's all about being together. I am sure your kids will bring stuff as well.

You could always call for a pizza 🍕! Thats always fun.

Don't forget ice cream for the grands!

I wonder how Doc will celebrate Mothers Day this year? Chocolate covered strawberries & whipped cream with John I guess! 😊
Another idea for you! 💡

Kbeans

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@KBEANS Oh, yes, remember the strawberries/whipped cream thing? I really wish I couldn't remember that.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Scorpio1971 · ‎03-10-2010

@Judaline wrote:
@Scorpio1971 wrote:
I would make plans for the day to go out to do something I would like. A movie or theatre, followed by late lunch or dinner, visit a museum, a relaxing boat ride, anything I would like. And when I get the "I'm at your house but you're not home" phone call...surprise on them! My reply will be "I'm out celebrating me!" Perhaps it would instill responsibility in them to call ahead to make their plans.
Ha ha ha. I think they feel good about themselves when they show up, so I'll just let it happen. We have a special needs son who lives with us and he loves seeing his brothers and sisters. It'll be good for all of us and maybe I'll take that boat ride another day!

@Judaline

That's understandable since you have your son with you too. I thought it was just you & hubby. So in that case they should be coming with all the goodies for your special day. It's not any different than a birthday. Would you buy, prepare & serve everything on your birthday? Since your post indicates they probably will not treat you, just buy a few extra goodies of your choice to have on hand, maybe sandwich foods, rolls & rollups, potato salad & cole slaw if you like any those with sandwiches, and maybe a pastry you like, or even the fixings for strawberry shortcakes, and just make it an easy day your you!

Then you, your hubby & son can go out to a nice dinner on another day when restaurants will not be as hectic as on Mother's Day, or even do takeout or delivery from a favorite restaurant to celebrate. Enjoy & Happy Mother's Day!